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

Nairn travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nairn to see all of its attractions.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in October
Estimated hotel price
£87
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Nairn include Loganair, British Airways and easyJet. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 02m and costs around £152 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £77 for a 9h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 280 miles and will cost you around £21. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 425 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Nairn include Loganair, British Airways and easyJet. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 02m and costs around £152 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £77 for a 9h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 280 miles and will cost you around £21. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,202 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,163 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,272 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,451 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,705 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,873 reviews)
China Southern
Good (137 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
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airBaltic
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Sandown House
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hillhaven Bed &Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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The Havelock
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.14.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.14.