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. Nairn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6676
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6676
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 18h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Aberdeen takes 2h 14m and costs around ₹ 1,250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about ₹ 5,915 for a 3h 30m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 351 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,583. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,333 for a journey of 362 km.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 18h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Aberdeen takes 2h 14m and costs around ₹ 1,250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about ₹ 5,915 for a 3h 30m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 351 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,583. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,333 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Nairn

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,435 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (49 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (125 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (535 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (681 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around ₹ 9,102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,663 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,485+
Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,708+
Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,053+
Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,915+
Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,602+

Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,850 and ₹ 2,466. The most frequently booked car type in Nairn is Economy (Audi A1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,850 and ₹ 2,466. The most frequently booked car type in Nairn is Economy (Audi A1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.