Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Tain
Also known as: Baile Dhubhthaich
Tain — town and royal burgh in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tain · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tain is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,590 people. Address: IV19. Wikidata describes it as: "town and royal burgh in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.8118°, -4.0567°.
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Official information
Tain & District Museum is an independent museum located in the North of Scotland, focusing on the history and heritage of the Easter Ross area. It offers a variety of exhibits and collections that interpret the local past for both residents and visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
Tain (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Dhubhthaich [palə ˈɣuhɪç]) is a royal burgh and parish in the County of Ross, in the Highlands of Scotland.
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Background
History
Tain was granted its first royal charter in 1066, making it Scotland's oldest royal burgh, commemorated in 1966 with the opening of the Rose Garden by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The 1066 charter, granted by King Malcolm III, confirmed Tain as a sanctuary, where people could claim the protection of the church, and an immunity, in which resident merchants and traders were exempt from certain taxes. The early Duthac Chapel was the centre of a sanctuary. Fugitives were by tradition given sanctuary in several square miles marked by boundary stones. During the First War of Scottish Independence, Robert the Bruce sent his wife and daughter to the sanctuary for safety. The sanctuary was…
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- Coordinates
- 57.8118, -4.0567
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV19
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Population
- 3,590
- Nearest railway station
- Tain — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1020220 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tain 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tain Picture House
Cinemas · 0.1 km
Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Tain and District Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
Museums · 0.1 km
St Duthus's Collegiate Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Old Parish Church and churchyard, Tain
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Browns Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
WWI Centernary Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Tain United Secession Chapel, King Street, Tain
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Kenneth Murray Monument, High Street, Tain
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Kenneth Murray Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Manse Street, Tain
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Tain is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 3,590. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,590
- Constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Things to see in Tain
111 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Tain →
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Alexandra Bridge
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Balblair Distillery
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📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Cathedral
Dornoch Cathedral — church in Dornoch, Scotland.
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Dornoch Distillery
Dornoch Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Firth Bridge
Dornoch Firth Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Glenmorangie Distillery and Visitor Centre
Glenmorangie Distillery and Visitor Centre — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
St Michael's, Station Road, Dornoch
St Michael's, Station Road, Dornoch — house in Dornoch, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Struie Hill Vista
Struie Hill Vista is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Tain and District Museum
Tain and District Museum — museum in Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Gardens · Scottish Highlands
Tarbat House
Tarbat House — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Pictish Carved Stone
Pictish Carved Stone — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
: Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone
: Edderton I Standing Stone - Clach Biorach - The Sharp Stone — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
St Michael's Well
St Michael's Well — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Leachonich, Broch
Leachonich, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Scotsburn House, Broch
Scotsburn House, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Carn A' Chait, cairn
Carn A' Chait, cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain
Tain Free Church of Scotland Church, Queen Street, Tain — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Tain and District Museum
Tain and District Museum — museum in Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre
Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centre — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Duthus's Collegiate Church
St Duthus's Collegiate Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Parish Church and churchyard, Tain
Old Parish Church and churchyard, Tain — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Tain
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Firth Caravan Park
Dornoch Firth Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch camping and caravaning site
Dornoch camping and caravaning site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Station
Dornoch Station — a hotel in scotland highlands. 5-star. Brand: Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Granny's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park
Granny's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Nigg Ferry Hotel Motorhome Parking
Nigg Ferry Hotel Motorhome Parking — 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tain?
- Tain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV19).
- What is Tain?
- Tain — town and royal burgh in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Tain?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV19.
- Is Tain free to visit?
- Yes, Tain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tain?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV19.