Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Nairn

We've collected top 10 mentioned things to do in Nairn from other articles such as Fodor's Choice, Lonely Planet Top Choices, If you only have a day, including activities with kids, adult only attractions, cheap and free events

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions 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."
Cawdor Castle and Gardens
Cawdor Castle and Gardens
4.5 (1746 ratings)4.5 (1182 ratings)
14th-century castle linked to Macbeth, as thane of Cawdor, with drawbridge, tapestries and gardens.
B9090, Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5RD, United Kingdom
CastleNature & ParksGarden
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."
River Ness
River Ness
4.7 (64 ratings)4.5 (2173 ratings)
United Kingdom
RiverNature & ParksBodies of Water
Inverness Botanic Gardens
Inverness Botanic Gardens
4.5 (145 ratings)4.5 (538 ratings)
A botanic garden with a tropical house with a carp pond and waterfalls, formal gardens and a cafe.
Bught Ln, Inverness, IV3 5SS, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksCoffee shopTraining providerWedding venueGardens
Ness Islands
Ness Islands
4.8 (634 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
Scenic, tree-filled islands linked by bridges featuring walking paths, wildlife & a mini train ride.
Great Glen Way, Inverness, IV2 4RT, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Inverness, Scotland
"The main attraction in Inverness is a leisurely stroll along the river to the Ness Islands. Planted with mature Scots pine, fir, beech and sycamore, and linked to the river banks and each other by elegant Victorian footbridges, the islands make an appealing picnic spot. They're a 20-minute walk south of the castle – head upstream on either side of the river (the start of the Great Glen Way), and return on the opposite bank. "
Loch Ness
Loch Ness
4.5 (3800 ratings)4.5 (1488 ratings)
23-mile freshwater lake in the highlands, best known for its namesake mythical monster, "Nessie."
United Kingdom
LakeNature & ParksMysterious SitesBodies of Water
Mentioned by Scotland 5 days itinerary
5 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Itinerary
"This is a stop for most tourists heading north, not because of the loch itself but because of the legendary Loch Ness Monster that is believed to inhabit the lake. The Loch Ness Monster, affectionately called Nessie, is believed to have been first reported in 1933 although some say reports date back to the 6th century. There are people who still look for Nessie including resident Loch Ness monster hunter, Steve Feltham, who has been keeping a watchful eye on the loch since 1991."
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."
Inverness railway station
Inverness railway station
3.4 (9 ratings)4 (210 ratings)
Inverness station, Academy St, Inverness IV2 3PY, United Kingdom
Transport interchangeSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Nairn

River Ness
River Ness
4.7 (64 ratings)4.5 (2173 ratings)
United Kingdom
RiverNature & ParksBodies of Water
Whin Park
Whin Park
4.6 (767 ratings)4.5 (120 ratings)
Serene park with a playscape, small pond & row boats for rent, plus an ice cream & coffee shop.
Bught Rd, Inverness, IV3 5TH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksPlayground
Inverness Botanic Gardens
Inverness Botanic Gardens
4.5 (145 ratings)4.5 (538 ratings)
A botanic garden with a tropical house with a carp pond and waterfalls, formal gardens and a cafe.
Bught Ln, Inverness, IV3 5SS, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksCoffee shopTraining providerWedding venueGardens

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Nairn

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."
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

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Nairn

Nairn Viaduct
Nairn Viaduct
4.5 (117 ratings)4.5 (105 ratings)
Inverness, IV2 5EJ, United Kingdom
BridgeSights & Landmarks
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
St Stephen's Church Inverness
St Stephen's Church Inverness
4.8 (10 ratings)4.5 (62 ratings)
St Stephen's Church, Southside Road at Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness IV2 4XA, United Kingdom
Protestant churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Nairn

Shennachie
4.9 (125 reviews)
Shennachie
bed & breakfast
$54.67 /night
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Seaforth Cottage.
4.7 (72 reviews)
Seaforth Cottage.
Hotel
$80 /night
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Luxurious Modern comfortable Apartments located Nairn in the Scottish Highlands
4.8 (21 reviews)
Luxurious Modern comfortable Apartments located Nairn in the Scottish Highlands
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