Nairn Scotland

19/11/2021

Get to know Nairn at all hours of the day and you’ll be in for a treat!

10/11/2021

Nairn has two championship golf courses so it’s a golfer’s dream!

22/09/2021

Some exciting exhibitions coming up at the Museum.

12/09/2021

EXCITING NEWS

The Nairn Scotland brand is merging with the superb VisitNairn page and from Monday (tomorrow) all the fabulous news about Nairn and the surrounding area will come from that page.

To make sure you keep in touch with everything going on - all you have to do is pop over to VisitNairn and like and follow the page! Easy-peasy.

We will eventually wind up this page, so that all the great information about our seaside town is coming from one easy to find location.

Soooo, what you waiting for? Head there now and LIKE AND FOLLOW!

06/09/2021

Read A Book Day - how lovely!

And where better to find that ultimate read than in The Nairn Bookshop. It's beautiful and peaceful with a huge range of books including a vast section on Nairn itself!

04/09/2021

Yes!!!! It’s today!

The High Street takeover. Head to the town centre today between 1-4pm for a fun afternoon.

HIGH STREET TAKEOVER - TODAY - 1-4PM!!!

Our fantastic, fun-filled and family-friendly festival opening featuring:

💥 A special appearance by performance troupe the Mad Hatters of Moray.

💥 Ceilidh performances at Castle Square from musicians of Fèis Inbhir Narainn.

💥 Live music from members of The Penguin’s Tuxedo, the Howlin’ Gaels and others.

💥 A promenade performance by Mellow Yellow Creative Arts.

💥 Pop-up Scots poetry by roving poet Hamish MacDonald.

💥 Street stencils and bunting by Circus Artspace artist Sadie Stoddart.

💥 A discover and explore window display at Nairn Library.

💥 Art by pupils at Nairn Academy and artist Phoebe Roze.

💥 Pavement chalk drawing led by Highland Children and Young People's Forum.

💥 Portrait painting by artist William Mather.

💥 Spoken word from Nairn Drama Club, Women in the Highlands and others.

💥 Make-a-mini-flag with Kinetika and Nairn Library.

💥 Face-painting by Crimson Tea Productions.

💥 AND MORE!

💥 PLUS a closed high street so everyone can enjoy the event safely.

Pop along from 1-4pm to see what's going on!

https://www.nairnfestival.co.uk/high-street-takeover

Then head to Bandstand Bar & Restaurant this evening for Dougie Burns!



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03/09/2021

However you decide to explore Nairn, you'll find plenty of interesting things to do and enjoy.

From the lanes that wind through the historic Fishertown, to the riverside paths and the seaside promenade and the bustling High Street with its independent shops and boutiques, you'll need more than a day to see it all!

📷 Shirley Ann Calder

03/09/2021

It’s almost here!

You know what to do!

01/09/2021

Pinch, punch, first day of the month....

Welcome to September - the great thing about the Moray Firth and Nairn is that we are often treated to an Indian Summer and the water is often at its best temperature!

Make sure you embrace the last of the summer whilst you can!

📷 John Robinson

30/08/2021

It's Toasted Marshmallow Day and whether you are doing it on the beach (responsibly) or over the BBQ at home, there is nothing quite like that crispy exterior and that gooey middle. Yummy!

28/08/2021

A very good question indeed!

What are your best memories from when you visited Nairn? 🏌️

28/08/2021

Just a week to go until the Nairn Book & Arts Festival Kicks off!

Rumour has it, they are whipping up a Storm!!!!

OH MY GOSH!

It’s now just ONE WEEK until our full festival programme kicks off!!!

💥 💥 💥 💥 💥

That has come around FAST!

So just one week to go until:

🌱 Eco-themed festival
📚 Award-winning authors
🎶 Fantastic musicians
🕺 Pop-up performances
🧒 Stuff for kiddiwinks
🖼 Free exhibitions
💻 Online events
⚡️ And a BIG puppet called STORM

BOSH!!!

Have you got your tickets yet?

🎟 nairnfestival.co.uk/ticketed-events

ONE WEEK TO GO PEEPS!!!

Pls share and help spread the word! 🙏🙏🙏

26/08/2021

It's National Dog Day - there seems to be one every month! But we don't mind as it means we get to share fantastic pictures like this!

Share pictures of your doggy days out in Nairn!

📷 Chris MacInnes

25/08/2021

The Book and Arts Festival is coming next month and this workshop for over 16s looks fantastic!

WORKSHOPS!

Calling all Highland and Moray creatives aged 16 and over!

We have a few places left at our our Art of the Zine workshops on Saturday 11 September.

Zines are fun, versatile and easy to make. They're eco-friendly too. And if you're already making your own, why not come along and meet up with other members of the zine-making community?

Tix just £5 per person and includes all materials. Deets: https://www.nairnfestival.co.uk/events/art-of-the-zine

Nairn Academy | Nairn Community & Arts Centre | Moray College UHI | Inverness College UHI | Circus Artspace

24/08/2021

Stop and rest - there are plenty of places in Nairn to grab to bite to eat, cup of coffee or something stronger.

From funky takeaways, cosy bars and award winning restaurants you'll be spoilt for choice.

📷 Ian Folly

22/08/2021

Have you spotted the heron who is often on the banks of the River Nairn?

What other wildlife have you seen whilst staying in Nairn?

📷 Andrew Davies



VisitScotland

20/08/2021

Nairn has something for everyone - from adventure to relaxation, but what's your favourite thing to do when visiting our seaside town?

📷 Alexander Williamson



VisitScotland | Scots2Travel - Scotland Family Travel | Must Visit Scotland

18/08/2021

Say hello to our fluffy Highland friend, a favourite of the Muthu Newton Hotel's guests. Who have you encountered in your travels around Nairn?

📸 Pooga Jones | VisitScotland | Muthu Newton Hotel

17/08/2021

Red squirrels are one of Scotland’s best-loved animals and one of Scottish Wildlife Trust's "Big Five" 😍You might watch these cute critters chasing each other through the branches of Culbin Forest, or if you're lucky, in the town’s parks and gardens!

📸 Helen Gilbert | VisitScotland

16/08/2021

When you're in Nairn, you're spoiled for choice on where to go cycling.

Check out our walking & cycling guide here (including a free map download!) 👉 https://www.nairnscotland.co.uk/riverside-walks-and-cycling/

📸 Pooga Jones

15/08/2021

When you reflect on your time in Nairn, what's the first thing that comes to mind?

📸 Ian Folly

14/08/2021

Fantastic turnout at the Nairn Market today! Well done Nairn Connects BID and Inverness Farmer's Market.

Great to see so many out today at the Nairn Connects BID High St market.

13/08/2021

Nairn is host to a series of renowned hotels waiting to welcome you, including the Muthu Newton Hotel which was frequented by Charlie Chaplin!

📸 Pooga Jones

12/08/2021

How well do you think you know Nairn? Test your knowledge on a local walking tour led by Airts & Pairts and you'll discover just how much culture and history a wee town like Nairn has to offer.

📸 Julie Hatton

11/08/2021

Fancy doing something different? 🕯Book your workshop place to try making your very own subtly scented candles at Coast Candle Co. (...and maybe even join their wall of fame 👀)

📸 Alex Williamson

10/08/2021

A local mystery... until each year's Harvest, this ancient stone is usually covered by crop growth. Do you see the face on it?

📸 Julie Hatton

09/08/2021

Nairn is home to an array of incredibly picturesque businesses. At the SunDancer you can enjoy seasonal dishes with a stunning sunset view of the Moray Firth.

📸 Pooga Jones

08/08/2021

How about a cheeky cuppa or a bag of beans for later from Nairn's local cafes and roasters?

📸 Alex Williamson | Wendy's Hooose | Kettle & Cafetiere | Inverness Coffee Roasting Co

07/08/2021

Look how happy this pup is! 🐾 Share your pooch pics with us in the comments below.

📸 Chris MacInnes

06/08/2021

For a "wee" town, there's lots of movement in Nairn!

📸 Anthony Ball