Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Nairn travel guide

Nairn Tourism | Nairn Guide

You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8.551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nairn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and The Cawdor Tavern (Cawdor) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Nairn

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 09m and costs around €1,377 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €149 for a 8h 21m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 394 km and will cost you around €14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €39 for a journey of 805 km.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 09m and costs around €1,377 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €149 for a 8h 21m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 394 km and will cost you around €14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €39 for a journey of 805 km.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,220 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,130 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€213+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€132+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€107+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€65+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay €1.56 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.61 and €24.81.

Expect to pay €1.56 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.61 and €24.81.