Historic Sites in Nairn

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Historic Sites in Nairn

Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle
4.4 (14777 ratings)4.5 (4722 ratings)
Large, ruined castle dating from 1509, overlooking Loch Ness, with visitor centre and cafe.
Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6XJ, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Scotland 7 days itinerary
Perfect Scotland Itinerary
"Beautiful Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness just outside Inverness Known as the capital of the highlands, Inverness is an ancient city with a long history. Home to Shakespeare’s infamous Macbeth and the stage for the Jacobite uprising and final defeat, Inverness will allow you to connect with the past like nowhere else."
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"Other popular things to do on and near Loch Ness, include visiting the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition, visiting Urquhart Castle, and taking a boat cruise on the loch."
Beauly Priory
Beauly Priory
4.4 (685 ratings)4.5 (186 ratings)
Forested ruins of an ancient 1230 church & graveyard founded by a little-known order of monks.
Beauly, IV4 7DY, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Clava Cairns
Clava Cairns
4.6 (1872 ratings)4.5 (550 ratings)
4000-year-old burial cairns, each enclosed by stone circles, on a terrace above the River Nairn.
Inverness, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric Sites
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield
4.6 (7265 ratings)4.5 (3533 ratings)
Site of bloody last battle of Jacobite Rising, with visitor centre and interactive exhibition.
Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom
Battle siteHistorical placeHistorical landmarkMuseumVisitor centerBattlefieldsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"There are also a number of walking paths leading from Inverness and several attractions within a short drive that you can visit, such as Fort George and the Highlanders Museum and the Culloden Battlefield. If you are starting your trip from Inverness, Loch Ness is an easy day trip being only a 30 minute drive from Inverness. Inverness is also a great place to stock up on any supplies you need for your trip as most towns in the Highlands have only small grocery stores and shops and services are more limited."
Fort George
Fort George
4.6 (2479 ratings)4.5 (1490 ratings)
18th-century fortified garrison and working army barracks, housing Highlanders' regimental museum.
Near, Ardersier, Inverness IV2 7TD, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksFortressCastlesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"There are also a number of walking paths leading from Inverness and several attractions within a short drive that you can visit, such as Fort George and the Highlanders Museum and the Culloden Battlefield. If you are starting your trip from Inverness, Loch Ness is an easy day trip being only a 30 minute drive from Inverness. Inverness is also a great place to stock up on any supplies you need for your trip as most towns in the Highlands have only small grocery stores and shops and services are more limited."

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Inverness Castle
Inverness Castle
4.1 (4073 ratings)3.5 (697 ratings)
This 1800s red sandstone castle overlooks the cliffs & offers lush grounds open to the public.
Inverness, IV2 3EG, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksLocal history museum
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"Inverness has nice river views, a historical Old Town area, Inverness Castle, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and several museums, including the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. There are also a number of walking paths leading from Inverness and several attractions within a short drive that you can visit, such as Fort George and the Highlanders Museum and the Culloden Battlefield."
Chanonry Point
Chanonry Point
4.6 (2687 ratings)4.5 (685 ratings)
This bayside outcrop with a lighthouse is popular for observing bottlenose dolphins & grey seals.
Fortrose, IV10 8SD, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
River Ness
River Ness
4.7 (64 ratings)4.5 (2173 ratings)
United Kingdom
RiverNature & ParksBodies of Water

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Blairbeg Park
Blairbeg Park
4.5 (83 ratings)
Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6UQ, United Kingdom
Park
Fort George
Fort George
4.6 (2479 ratings)4.5 (1490 ratings)
18th-century fortified garrison and working army barracks, housing Highlanders' regimental museum.
Near, Ardersier, Inverness IV2 7TD, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksFortressCastlesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"There are also a number of walking paths leading from Inverness and several attractions within a short drive that you can visit, such as Fort George and the Highlanders Museum and the Culloden Battlefield. If you are starting your trip from Inverness, Loch Ness is an easy day trip being only a 30 minute drive from Inverness. Inverness is also a great place to stock up on any supplies you need for your trip as most towns in the Highlands have only small grocery stores and shops and services are more limited."
River Ness
River Ness
4.7 (64 ratings)4.5 (2173 ratings)
United Kingdom
RiverNature & ParksBodies of Water

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Nairn Area

Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle
4.4 (14777 ratings)4.5 (4722 ratings)
Large, ruined castle dating from 1509, overlooking Loch Ness, with visitor centre and cafe.
Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6XJ, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Scotland 7 days itinerary
Perfect Scotland Itinerary
"Beautiful Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness just outside Inverness Known as the capital of the highlands, Inverness is an ancient city with a long history. Home to Shakespeare’s infamous Macbeth and the stage for the Jacobite uprising and final defeat, Inverness will allow you to connect with the past like nowhere else."
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"Other popular things to do on and near Loch Ness, include visiting the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition, visiting Urquhart Castle, and taking a boat cruise on the loch."
Inverness Cathedral, dedicated to St Andrew
Inverness Cathedral, dedicated to St Andrew
4.4 (1256 ratings)4.5 (478 ratings)
Victorian Episcopalian cathedral church built of red stone and granite and hosting regular services.
Ardross St, Inverness, IV3 5NN, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"Inverness has nice river views, a historical Old Town area, Inverness Castle, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and several museums, including the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. There are also a number of walking paths leading from Inverness and several attractions within a short drive that you can visit, such as Fort George and the Highlanders Museum and the Culloden Battlefield."
Inverness Castle
Inverness Castle
4.1 (4073 ratings)3.5 (697 ratings)
This 1800s red sandstone castle overlooks the cliffs & offers lush grounds open to the public.
Inverness, IV2 3EG, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksLocal history museum
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"Inverness has nice river views, a historical Old Town area, Inverness Castle, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and several museums, including the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. There are also a number of walking paths leading from Inverness and several attractions within a short drive that you can visit, such as Fort George and the Highlanders Museum and the Culloden Battlefield."

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