Things to do and how to find us.
With plenty of things to do, Nairn has been a base from which to explore the Scottish Highlands since Victorian times.
The town itself is renowned for its harbour and market, as well as its long, sandy beaches with outstanding views of the Black Isle and Moray Firth.
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Nairn Museum
A great insight into Nairn over the centuries.
Culloden
A battlefield made famous on screen in shows such as Outlander. Culloden is the site of the last pitched battle on British soil where the Jacobite Rising came to an end.
The Nairn Golf Club
Founded in 1887, one of the best courses in Scotland and has hosted a large number of important championships.
Discover Nairn
Nairn Museum
Discover the rich history and heritage of the region at Nairn Museum, where fascinating exhibits and local stories bring the past to life.
Malt Whisky Trail
A collection of nine whisky distilleries; Banromach, Glen Grant, Glen Moray, Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet and Strethisla, home of Chivas. Journey through malt whisky country on this immersive tour.
Shopping
The town centre of Nairn features many independent shops selling fashion, crafts, food items and gifts.
Sights
Inverness
A 30-minute drive from Nairn is the cultural capital of the Highlands, Inverness. Meet the Loch Ness Monster and visit Inverness Castle.
Cawdor Castle
Discover the mystical history of this castle with its medieval tower constructed around a legendary holly tree.
Culloden
A battlefield made famous on screen in shows such as Outlander. Culloden is the site of the last pitched battle on British soil where the Jacobite Rising came to an end.
Findhorn
A great day trip to discover this quaint coastal village with white sandy beaches.
Golf
The Nairn Golf Club
Founded in 1887, one of the best courses in Scotland and has hosted a large number of important championships.
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club
Situated on the shores of the Moray Firth, the Nairn Dunbar golf course is a highly rated Scottish links championship course representing a formidable challenge.
Castle Stuart Golf Links
A championship links golf course overlooking the Moray Firth and landmarks synonymous with Inverness and the Black Isle.
Walks In The Area
Whiteness Point
A 16.5km beach walk which you can begin from the walkway at the hotel. You will get fantastic views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle and beyond.
Nairn to Cawdor
A 9km linear route alongside the riverside and through the countryside. At your destination, you can extend your visit to Cawdor Castle.
Kingsteps and Culbin Forest
Beginning on the beach for this 10km circuit, you will walk through a section of the Culbin forest.
Culbin Forest
A shorter 6km walk to visit the high wooden tower which will give you views back to Nairn.
Activities
Wild swimming
On a calm day take a dip in the beach at the hotel.
Paddle Boarding
Get out on the water with instructor-led paddle board sessions, if you are lucky you might spot some dolphins.
Kayaking
Choose from sea kayaking, paddling in the Moray Firth with the Hotel as a backdrop or river kayaking down the River Findhorn.
Wildlife trips
Take a boat trip out on the Moray Firth to spot the local wildlife, from dolphins and seals to the occasional mink whale or basking shark.
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Directions to Golf View in Nairn
Nairn is situated on the A96, 15 miles east of Inverness and 80 miles west of Aberdeen. From the direction of Inverness, turn left from the A96 at Nairn Old Parish Church and onto Seabank Road which leads to Golf View as the last building on the right. On approaching Nairn from the east, drive through the town centre on the A96 until you see the Parish Church on the right hand side. Turn right here into Seabank Road and follow the road down towards the sea where Golf View is located on the right hand side.
Frequently Asked Questions
15 miles outside Inverness, Nairn is around a three and a half hour drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh through Perth and Aviemore on the A9.
In this area, you can spot a number of waterbirds such as the greylag geese, ospreys, pink-footed geese, long-tailed ducks and much more.
Yes. Nairn is an ideal location for travel to many sites such as Loch Ness in Inverness, the local Cawdor Castle and Gardens and battlefield of Culloden.
Yes. The golf courses in Nairn are world-renowned and have hosted a great number of championship golf tournaments and competitions over the years thanks to their challenging courses.
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