Nairn
Things to do in Nairn, The Highlands
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Nairn sits on the Moray Firth coast with a beach rated 4.7 from over 2,000 reviews, making it a natural draw for visitors who want sea and sand. The town has a solid base of around two dozen hotels and guest houses to choose from, along with three campsites—including Barrow Campsite, rated 4.8 from 401 reviews—so there are straightforward options for different lengths of stay and travelling styles. Muthu Newton Hotel, Golf View Hotel & Spa, and The Bandstand all have substantial review counts and ratings above 4.2, giving you reliable mid-range choices.
Cawdor Castle, rated 4.6 from nearly 4,000 reviews, is the main draw for inland visitors and worth the trip. Bowhunter Archery offers something more active and is rated 5.0, though with a smaller review base of 172. For eating, The Highland Weigh stands out with a 4.7 rating from 103 reviews, and Cawdor Deli Ltd, rated 4.4, caters to those after something lighter. The Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant doubles as a place to stay and eat, rated 4.6 for accommodation.
Where to stay in Nairn(24)
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The town works well as a base for exploring the Highlands, combining convenient seaside access with accommodation that ranges from campsites to proper hotels. If you're drawn to the castle and the beach in equal measure, and want a town that serves both comfortably, Nairn delivers that without fuss.
Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant
2 Academy Street, Nairn
Boath House Hotel
Boath House, Nairn
Cawdor House B&B
7 Cawdor Street, Nairn
Clubhouse Hotel
45 Seabank Road, Nairn
Corsee House
Victoria Street, Nairn
Golf View Hotel & Spa
63 Seabank Road, Nairn
Hay Lodge
8 Crescent Road, Nairn
Invernairne Guest House
Thurlow Road, Nairn
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Where to Eat in Nairn(4)
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Attractions Near Nairn
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Camping in Nairn(3)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Nairn
All cottages in Nairn →Outlander Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Reay House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,172
Moy Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £677
The Haar
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £543
Braehead
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £457
Moray Firth View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £433
Sea Thistle Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £737
Harbour Apartment
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £463
Common questions about Nairn
How many campsites are there in Nairn?
We list 3 campsites in and around Nairn, of which 2 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Nairn have electric hook-up?
1 of the 3 campsites we list in Nairn offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Nairn?
We list 24 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Nairn.
What is there to do in Nairn?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Nairn.
Where can I eat in Nairn?
We list 4 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Nairn.
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