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
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 32h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 04m and costs around $413 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $488 for a 34h 52m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 250 miles and will cost you around $23. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $154 for a journey of 725 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 32h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 04m and costs around $413 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $488 for a 34h 52m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 250 miles and will cost you around $23. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $154 for a journey of 725 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,214 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,651 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,389 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,126 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (182 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Sandown House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Tali Ayer
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Invernairne
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$115+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $2.70 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 $32.38 and $43.17.

Expect to pay $2.70 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 $32.38 and $43.17.