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
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Glasgow takes 4h 38m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $159 for a 5h 47m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using FlixBus or Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 394 km and will cost you around $36. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 587 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Glasgow takes 4h 38m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $159 for a 5h 47m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using FlixBus or Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 394 km and will cost you around $36. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 587 km.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,201 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,627 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,381 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,128 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (943 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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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$393+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$108+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $2.75 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 $32.89 and $43.85.

Expect to pay $2.75 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 $32.89 and $43.85.