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Nairn has lots of attractions for all the family
The older part of Nairn, Fishertown 
The Thomas Telford designed harbour in Nairn
Nairn's award winning beach - great for families
Accessible seafront and riverside walks around Nairn
Nairn's imaginatively designed Little Theatre in Fishertown 
Fishertown in Nairn
Nairn Scotland Tourist Information Golf Invernesshire
Nairn is a popular seaside resort renowned for its mild sunny climate and golden sandy beaches. It is also renowned for its two links golf courses which border the town. Nairn is in a handy location for day trips into Inverness or from which to explore the countryside and historic sites around the Moray Firth.
The coast around Nairn is also good for birdwatching, walking and cycling. It is host to many events that attract people from all over the country and the world including the Nairn Agricultural Show, Nairn Highland Games and Nairn International Jazz Festival.
Nairn Inverness-shire Scotland Tourist Information
Nairn lies on the Moray Firth coast 17 miles east of Inverness. It was traditionally viewed as a border town between the Highlands and Lowlands and is noticeably divided by two cultures, that of the fishermen and that of the farmers. Fishermen spoke Gaelic and founded the Fishertown area of the town where herring fishing supported a large proportion of the 19th century Nairn population. Farmers spoke English and their revenue established Uptown. It was such a divided community that at one time it was said that people from the different parts of town couldn't understand each other. Today Fishertown retains its former character through the narrow streets lined with the traditional one storey buildings that would have housed fishermen s families and businesses.
Nairn and the countryside around is still an important farming area and the annual Nairn Agricultural Show is a popular event that usually takes place on the last Saturday in July and begins at 9am. Check the weblink right for more information.
Nairn became a popular Victorian bathing resort in the 19th century and it has remained a popular seaside resort since. Its beaches of fine golden sand look out onto the Moray Firth where you are quite likely to spot the resident dolphins. Central Beach, the main beach near the town, has won the Tidy Britain's Seaside Award several times. Nearby is Thomas Telford-designed harbour where leisure craft regularly moor up. Paved waking areas and greenspace lead off from a main parking area for the beach and line the sand dunes that lead down to Central beach giving easy access for pushchairs and wheelchairs. These lead down to the harbour area where you can pick up riverside walks.
Nairn doesn't have its own manned Tourist Information Office although some information is held at The Library on High Street, Nairn IV12 4AU. The nearest Tourist Information Offices are at Inverness or Elgin. General VisitScotland information is available from tel: 08452 255121. Email: info@visitscotland.com. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Nairn with a range of pubs, cafes and restaurants including Italian, Indian and Chinese. There is also a good choice of hotels and B&B accommodation. Accommodation can become booked up early around the Highland Games and Agricultural shows so book early if you're visiting at this time. Check our listings for more information.
Nairn Golf Clubs
Being close to the coast Nairn lends itself to golf. It is home to two championship courses: Nairn Dunbar Golf Club on the east side of the town and The Nairn Golf Club on the west side of the town.
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club was founded in 1899 to allow working men and women to enjoy the 'royal and ancient game of golf' - something the club are proud to uphold today with their friendly welcome of visitors. Nairn Dunbar is an 18 hole championship links course bordering the Moray Firth. Visitor tee times are Monday-Friday from 9.30am and Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am although restrictions may apply when competitions are held. Check their website, link right, for more information and an interactive tour of the holes. Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Lochloy Road, Nairn, IV12 5AE. Tel: 01667 452741. Fax: 01667 456897. Email: enquiries@nairndunbar.com.
The Nairn Golf Club was founded in 1887 and has been remodelled several times including by Old Tom Morris, the most influential figure in the early history of golf, bringing it up to championship standard today. This typically Scottish 18 hole links course boasts a view of the Moray Firth from every hole. In addition, the Club also has a 9 hole course, the Newton Course, for a shorter game or brushing up on your golfing skills. Visitors can reserve a tee time by contacting the Secretary's Office which can be done by contacting the Club direct or by completing the online booking form.
The Nairn Golf Club, Seabank Road, Nairn IV12 4HB. Tel: 01667 453208.
Nairn International Jazz Festival
Nairn Jazz Festival was born through Glaswegian Ken Ramage's passion for jazz and his desire to share it with everyone and the Moray area where he settled after national service here.
The first festival was held in Inverness in 1989 and it has been going ever since, although venues and when it's held change from year to year.
Concerts are held in a variety of venues both small and purpose-built around Nairn with the main venues being the Newton Hotel Conference Centre in Nairn and the Universal Hall at Findhorn.
The festival usually runs over several days attracting a wide range of musicians from all over the world. Check the website link right for information on past year's and the current festival or the following contact details: Ramage Jazz (Nairn) Ltd, 136 High Street, Forres, Scotland, IV36 1NP. Office tel: 01309 674221. Mobile: 07968 495350. Email: info@nairnjazz.com.
Nairn Highland Games
Nairn hosts one of the largest amateur gatherings in the North of Scotland and the Highland Games has been ongoing here for 140 years. Events include Bagpipe playing, Highland dancing, and the usual athletics that include throwing the hammer, tug o'war, high jump, marathons and running competitions, shot putt and of course tossing the caber.
The event attracts participants from all over the region and may expats make the journey home especially at this time. The Nairn Highland Games are usually held in August.
Check the weblink right for up-to-date information.
Nairn Museum
Nairn Museum houses a wide range of artefacts from all aspects of life in and around Nairn over the years.
Rooms are themed such as the Fishertown Room which depicts the way of life over the centuries of the Fishertown area. The Way of Life Room that covers agricultural life nad education where children can sit at old teaching desks and use the slates and blackboard as would once have been the norm.
The museum also displays a changing variety of exhibitions and has a family history room for those searching for parish records and photographs. Check their website, link right, for up-to-date information.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm. Saturday 10am-1pm. Closed Sunday. Nairn Museum Ltd, Viewfield House, Viewfield Drive, Nairn, Nairnshire IV12 4EE. Tel: 01667 456791. Email: manager@nairnmuseum.co.uk.
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