What to do and see in Nairn, Scotland: The Best Things to do

April 13, 2022 Janette Largent

Thanks to its unique micro-climate, Nairn gets more hours of sunshine and less rainfall than other towns just a few miles away. Thankfully, this combination of abundant sun and no rain provide the perfect weather conditions for golf, as Nairn boasts two 18-hole championship courses. (And if you have time on your hands, there are 30 more courses within 60 miles.) Don't miss the town's jazz and film festivals, the latter of which was started by Nairn resident and actress Tilda Swinton (you'd know her if you saw her).
Restaurants in Nairn

1. Nairn Beach

Nairn Scotland http://nairnscotland.co.uk
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,064 reviews

Nairn Beach

Reviewed By VoyageVogage123 - Bangor, United Kingdom

Beautiful expanse of beach with the harbour in one direction and a children’s playground in the other, complete with sand dunes to sit and relax with your picnic. We parked near the coop and it was free parking too, as was the harbour. Nairn a lovely place to visit - you can finish your beach visit with a stroll round the town itself.

2. Cawdor Castle

Nairn IV12 5RD Scotland +44 1667 404401 http://www.cawdorcastle.com
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,326 reviews

Cawdor Castle

A romantic fairy-tale castle that has been the home of the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370, Cawdor has evolved into a charming family mansion and the most outstanding of stately homes. The dramatic medieval tower, dungeon, turrets, battlements and drawbridge, belie an enchanting interior of fine art, tapestries and furniture which create the warm and welcoming feel of a home rather than a museum. The castle, set in stunning grounds with three beautiful and varied gardens, is surrounded by the magnificent Cawdor Big Wood, one of the finest woodland areas in Europe, threaded with colour coded nature trails to explore. Visitors are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch or tea with home-baking from our mouth-watering menu in the courtyard café, then browse the exciting range of gifts and goodies in our three shops and, time permitting, have fun on the putting green and short 9-hole golf course which provides enjoyment for all abilities.

Reviewed By anitas697 - Huntly, United Kingdom

From the beautiful castle to the gorgeous gardens to the wonderful hospitality to the magical woodland walks to the exquisite maze to the thoughtful and quality consumer outlets to the engaged and courteous staff, this attraction has everything. It really is five star. You must visit.

3. Nairn Museum

Viewfield House King Street, Nairn IV12 4EE Scotland +44 1667 456791 http://www.nairnmuseum.co.uk
Excellent
52%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Nairn Museum

4. Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm

A96 Auldearn, Nairn Scotland +44 1309 641259 http://www.hardmuir.com
Excellent
50%
Good
47%
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3%
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm

Reviewed By jasoncH3338YJ - Nairn, United Kingdom

We have been here numerous Times to fruit pick or just use the farm shop and always get a friendly welcome, we take our toddler strawberry picking in the summer and he has a great time.

5. Dulsie Bridge

Old Military Road, Nairn Scotland
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
6%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Dulsie Bridge

Reviewed By K_Strachan2018

After you’ve crossed the beautiful bridge there’s a little place to park and a big bit of green grass that has picnic tables to sit at next to some trees I’d the weather is nice enough. There’s a path you can follow that leads you to a perfect location for the ideal photo of the bridge. It’s wonderful and definitely worth the stop if you’re passing!

6. The Secret Beach

Hilton of Delnies, just off the Whiteness turn off on the A96, Nairn Scotland
Excellent
63%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
21%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 19 reviews

The Secret Beach

Reviewed By SarahMcdd - Glasgow, United Kingdom

When i lived in inverness as a wee girl , my parents would take us here once a week in summer, many happy memories. sadly living in glasgow means we cannot visit as often as we'd like. Most recent visit was in august of 2018. seems slightly busier than it used to be but certainly still lovely. The kids had a great time swimming. spoke to a few dog walkers in passing, all very friendly. Sadly the negative reviews seem to be left by the type of nasty local that is just overly possessive. such attitudes are probably why nairn was so run down and decrepit the last few times we visited

7. Ardclach Bell Tower

A939, Nairn Scotland http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/ardclach-bell-tower/history/
Excellent
40%
Good
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Satisfactory
40%
Poor
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Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 5 reviews

Ardclach Bell Tower

8. Boath Doocot

Doocot Road, Nairn IV12 5TF Scotland
Excellent
50%
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Poor
50%
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Boath Doocot

9. The Little Theatre

King Street, Nairn IV12 4NP Scotland +44 1667 456722 http://www.nairndrama.org.uk/
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

10. Nairn Leisure Centre

Marine Road, Nairn IV12 4EA Scotland +44 1667 453061 https://www.highlifehighland.com/nairn-leisure-centre/
Excellent
50%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

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