Why go
- Town and royal burgh in Scotland.
- Known for golfing, The Nairn Golf Club.
- Served by Inverness Airport (INV).
History
Nairn is a town and former royal burgh in the Highland Council area of Scotland. It is an ancient fishing port and market town around 17 miles (27 km) east of Inverness, at the point where the River Nairn enters the Moray Firth. It is the traditional county town of Nairnshire.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400, Saab 340, D38, Embraer 175) · 8 routes: Amsterdam, Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh*, Kirkwall*, Manchester, Stornoway*, Sumburgh*
- easyJet U2 (A319) · 3 routes: Bristol, London, London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Inverness Airport (INV); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: INV has direct flights to 11 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Amsterdam, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Nigg pier, 9.3 mi); routes include Cromarty - Nigg ferry (seasonal).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nairn, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.