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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nairn has to offer.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) and The Albert (2 Albert Street) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7389
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7389
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. The shortest flight to Nairn from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 34h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around ₹ 2,650 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 16,501 for a 8h 04m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 218 miles and will cost you around ₹ 4,275. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,881 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 34h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around ₹ 2,650 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about ₹ 16,501 for a 8h 04m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 218 miles and will cost you around ₹ 4,275. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,881 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,068 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,091 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (150 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,069 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (838 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,187 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around ₹ 11,039 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,205 and up for a 5-star experience.

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 (9.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,568+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 23,155+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,780+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,768+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay ₹ 153 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 ₹ 1,836 and ₹ 2,449. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 153 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 ₹ 1,836 and ₹ 2,449. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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