Welcome to the small town of Nairn situated on the coast of the Moray Firth, Scotland. Nairn has a rich history as a fishing port and as a holiday resort dating back to Victorian times.
 Thanks to its fine weather, miles of sandy beaches providing safe bathing and the natural friendliness of the Nairnites, the town has been a favourite holiday resort for generations.
Nairn is the ideal choice for a fun-filled week or a quiet weekend. Whatever your taste in sport and entertainment there is something for you.
The countryside around Nairn is beautiful, rich in wildlife and steeped in history. Combined with the first class accommodation available in the town this makes Nairn an excellent resort and touring base.
This web site will help you to find out what Nairn holds in store for you.
 NATURAL HERITAGE
Being situated on the Moray Firth there are lots of habitats to explore in and around Nairn. Culbin Forest is a rare example of dune stabilisation. The shore line is a maze of habitats and the firth itself is home to creatures which live both over and under it. The coast is full of variety and life for you to enjoy.
 CASTLES & STRIFE
Prominent among the many other attractions around Nairn are three famous castles - Cawdor Castle, Brodie Castle, and Castle Stuart - each with its own story to tell.
Another tale is told at nearby Culloden, the battlefield that witnessed the final defeat of the Jacobite rising. Fort George, just along the coast, was built after that battle to ensure that there was no further trouble from the Highlanders.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE
 Much earlier history is also represented locally, most famously by the Clava Cairns dating from the early bronze age. Nairn also has two fine museums. They can tell you nearly everything there is to know about Nairn's past. A statue of the famous Doctor Grigor welcomes you to Nairn Museum which is located in the Georgian Mansion of Viewfield. Down in the Fishertown, the Fishertown Museum recalls the story of the fishing industry and a way of life lost forever.
ACTIVITIES
There is plenty of scope for sport in Nairn with two championship golf courses, a sports centre, two swimming pools, a riding centre, watersports, cricket, bowls and much more. For those wanting to camp or caravan there are sites in and around Nairn.
 Nairn Leisure Park provides a huge selection of activities especially for families.
The promenade along the seafront provides a pleasant walk with panels to point out the places of interest along the way. To find out more about Nairn's fishing history you could join the guided walks. The burgh history of Nairn is simply portrayed on attractive plaques around the main town.
ENTERTAINMENT
The town has a busy programme of events both as regular entertainment and special events. These have included the Harbourfest and each year there is the Nairn Gala Week in July and the Nairn Highland Games in August.
 Nairn Arts Network offers a series of Wednesday night events for all the family. Enjoy a narrated slide show, a Fishertown guided walk,-or get the kids involved in one of the evenings organised especially for them.
Films and theatre also provide opportunities for great days and nights out. Ceilidhs are often held in the summer where you can sample traditional music and dance.
Finish the day off with a meal and drink in one of Nairn's excellent selection of restaurants and pubs.
 
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