Castles · Scottish Highlands
Nairn Castle
In or near Ardersier.
Nairn Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Nairn Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5833°, -3.8667°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nairn Castle was a castle that was located in Nairn, Scotland. Nairn, then known as Invernairn, was made a royal burgh by King Alexander I of Scotland. The site of the castle is still being debated and it is unclear as to whether any aboveground remains exist.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5833, -3.8667
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 4ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28406689 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nairn Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parish Church, Church Road, Nairn
Historic churches · 0.1 km
St Columba's Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Nairn
Historic churches · 0.2 km
The High Church and Church Hall, High Street, Nairn
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Waverley Hotel
Hotels · 0.2 km
Nairn County Council Building, 4 - 6 Court House Lane, Nairn
Palaces · 0.3 km
Jubilee Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Straith Monument, High Street, Nairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Straith Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Captain James Rose RN Academical Square For the square see.NH8856 : Academical Square Tablet
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Bridge, Bridge Street, Nairn
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Nairn War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
War Memorial, Cawdor Street, Nairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Parish Church, Church Road, Nairn
Parish Church, Church Road, Nairn — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Columba's Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Nairn
St Columba's Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Nairn — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
The High Church and Church Hall, High Street, Nairn
The High Church and Church Hall, High Street, Nairn — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Waverley Hotel
Waverley Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
★ Iconic📷 5Palaces · Scottish Highlands
Nairn County Council Building, 4 - 6 Court House Lane, Nairn
Nairn County Council Building, 4 - 6 Court House Lane, Nairn — category B listed building-listed palace in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Jubilee Fountain
Jubilee Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Nairn Castle
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Waverley Hotel
Waverley Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park
Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park (Touring)
Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park (Touring) — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Barrow Campsite
Barrow Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site
Rosemarkie Camping & Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Fortrose Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
67 Church Street, Inverness
67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nairn Castle?
- Nairn Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 4ER).
- What is Nairn Castle?
- Nairn Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Nairn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 4ER.
- Does Nairn Castle charge admission?
- Nairn Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Nairn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 4ER.