Nairn is a compact seaside town on the edge of the Moray Firth in the Highland council area of Scotland, lying around 16 miles east of Inverness. It’s best known for a long sweep of golden sands and a low, breezy promenade where you can often spot bottlenose dolphins in the firth; the modest River Nairn meets the sea here and the views along the coast are a big part of the town’s appeal.
Historically a market and fishing settlement with roots back into Pictish and medieval times, Nairn now has an economy centred on tourism, local services and golf - the town’s links, including Nairn Golf Club, attract players from across the UK. It retains a lively community feel with local events, small shops and a mix of families, retirees and commuters who travel to Inverness, giving it a relaxed, well-used charm rather than a purpose-built resort atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Nairn
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Auldearn Place 2.4 miles
- Nairn and Cawdor Ward 4.7 miles
- Ardersier Place 6.2 miles
- Culloden and Ardersier Ward 8.2 miles
- Rosemarkie Place 9.1 miles
- Cromarty Place 9.1 miles
- South Forres Place 9.2 miles
- Fortrose Place 9.5 miles
- Forres Place 9.7 miles
Example postcodes in Nairn
IV12 5BB, IV12 5AA, IV12 4JD, IV12 4SE, IV12 5AX, IV12 5QB, IV12 4RE, IV12 5EA, IV12 4NG … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 7.1 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 67.6 miles
- Nairn Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Forres Railway Station 9.3 miles
Hotels in Nairn Ad
- The Clubhouse B&B 4
- Westerlea Hotel
- Golf View Hotel & Spa 4
- The Bandstand 3
- Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant 2
- Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport) 4
Schools in Nairn
- Millbank Primary School Primary
- Nairn Academy Secondary
- Rosebank Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Culbin Sandhills Hill 8.9 miles
- Dunskeath House Estate 9.3 miles
- Dunphail House Estate 9.5 miles
- Castle Stuart Estate 9.6 miles
- Glenferness House Estate 9.9 miles
- Altyre House Estate 10.1 miles
- Aucheorn Estate 10.2 miles
- Drynachan Lodge Estate 10.3 miles
- Findhorn Foundation Universal Hall Theatre 11.4 miles
- Arrie Wood Forest 12.5 miles
- Craigiehowe Wood Forest 13.3 miles
- Geanies House Estate 14 miles