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The Great Britain Guide

Gorges · Scottish Highlands

Strath Nairn

In or near Westhill.

Strath Nairn — a gorge in scotland highlands.

Standing stone at Milton of Clava - geograph.org.uk - 7943359

Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Inverness Airport · 7.6 km

About

A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.

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Place summary

Strath Nairn is a gorge located in the Scottish Highlands. This natural feature is characterised by its dramatic landscapes and rugged terrain, typical of the region. The gorge offers opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the surrounding scenery. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, ideal for outdoor activities such as walking and photography.

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Coordinates
57.4667, -4.0833
District
Highland
Postcode
IV2 5EL
Parliamentary constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Nearest railway station
Inverness Airport7.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Exterior of Passage Cairn at Clava Cairns (Balnuarin) - geograph.org.uk - 5232212📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Balnuaran of Clava SW

Balnuaran of Clava SW — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Ring Cairn at Clava at sunset time - geograph.org.uk - 2738053📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Balnuaran of Clava Central

Balnuaran of Clava Central — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Midwinter event, Clava Cairns - geograph.org.uk - 7943383📷 3

Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Balnuaran of Clava

Balnuaran of Clava — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Midwinter event, Clava Cairns - geograph.org.uk - 7943383📷 5

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Balnuaran of Clava

Balnuaran of Clava — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Scotland.

SW passageway, North-eastern Clava Cairn - geograph.org.uk - 6005513📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Balnuaran of Clava NE

Balnuaran of Clava NE — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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National Cycle Network signpost - geograph.org.uk - 4324797📷 3

Stone circles · Scottish Highlands

Clava Standing Stone

Clava Standing Stone — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Strath Nairn

Places to stay

Forestry road, Culloden Forest - geograph.org.uk - 7286235📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site

Culloden Moor Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Farmland at Lower Myrtlefield - geograph.org.uk - 3254806📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Ardtower Caravan Park

Ardtower Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

ardtower-caravanpark.com
Culloden House - geograph.org.uk - 4295808📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Culloden House

Culloden House — a hotel in scotland highlands.

cullodenhouse.co.uk
Northern Constabulary Pipe Band - Pipe Major - at Drumossie Hotel Inverness Scotland (2327242215)📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Drumossie Hotel

Drumossie Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

macdonaldhotels.co.uk
Entrance to Auchnahillin Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 3699148📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Touring and camping pitches

Touring and camping pitches — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Freeauchnahillin.co.uk
Entrance to Auchnahillin Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 3699148📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Auchnahillin Holiday Park

Auchnahillin Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

auchnahillin.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Entrance plaza, Inverness railway station - geograph.org.uk - 4526785📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness

Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Inverness Victorian Market - geograph.org.uk - 8294620📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness

15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

her.highland.gov.uk
Fraser Street, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5853233📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

67 Church Street, Inverness

67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Blackfriars pub, Academy St, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 5919805📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness

93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

More places in this region

View North across plantation on Leathad na Luib Riabhaich above Strath Vaich near Garve - geograph.org.uk - 4687104📷 5

Gorges · Scottish Highlands

Strath Vaich

Strath Vaich — a gorge in scotland highlands.

The Feeding Waters of Loch na Glas-choille - geograph.org.uk - 7794404📷 5

Gorges · Scottish Highlands

Strath Vagastie

Strath Vagastie — a gorge in scotland highlands.

Start of pathway to Drumnadrochit via Glenurquhart Forest - geograph.org.uk - 1877727📷 5

Gorges · Scottish Highlands

Glen Urquhart

Glen Urquhart — a gorge in scotland highlands.

Minor road near Allt-nan-Sugh - geograph.org.uk - 6561175📷 5

Gorges · Scottish Highlands

Gleann Udalain

Gleann Udalain — a gorge in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Strath Nairn?
Strath Nairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 5EL).
What is Strath Nairn?
Strath Nairn — a gorge in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Strath Nairn?
The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 5EL.
How do I get to Strath Nairn?
The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 5EL.