What Coast Is Nairn On?

The Moray and Nairn Coast is a protected wetland site on the southern shore of the Moray Firth, in the west of Scotland.

Is Nairn on the east coast?

Nairn is situated on the southern shore of the Moray Firth on the East coast of Scotland, 16 miles (26 km) east northeast of Inverness and 89 miles (143 km) northwest of Aberdeen via the A96 road.

Is Nairn in Moray or Highlands?

Scottish Highlands
Nairn is a relaxing and friendly seaside town on the Moray firth. With its beautiful beaches, award-winning bars and restaurants and two Championship Golf Courses, Nairn is the perfect base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Does Nairn have a beach?

Anibare Bay is possibly the most beautiful part of Nauru. The long, sandy beach is enhanced by swimmable turquoise blue water.

What is Nairn like in Scotland?

Nairn is a relaxing and friendly seaside resort in the Scottish Highlands, blessed with three beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and two championship golf courses.

What is classed as east coast in Scotland?

The east coast of Scotland spans all the way up from Eyemouth in the south to John O’Groats in the north Highlands, taking in the northern stretch of the Aberdeenshire-Moray-Inverness-shire coastline. Often outshone by the west coast, this outstanding stretch of coastline should not be missed.

Is Nairn a nice place to live?

Nairn is lovely and has 2 good primary schools (plus the villages roundabout have good schools too). Great part of the world to bring up a family!

Are there midges in Nairn?

One famous Scottish creature that you will be glad not to see in Nairn is the Midge! This small biting fly can be a plague in some areas of the Highlands, but thankfully Nairn’s relatively dry and sunny climate means that midges are not really a problem in Nairn (they prefer damp and humid conditions).

What region is Nairn in?

The County of Nairn (also called Nairnshire) (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Narann) is a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area of Scotland.

What is Nairn famous for?

Famed for its beautiful beaches and stunning sunsets, Nairn is a bustling and picturesque seaside town on the Moray firth.

Are there dolphins in Nairn?

Nairn Central beach is a sandy, accessible beach fringed by dunes with a hinterland of an open, grassy links area. It has beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isles. The coastline is home to a resident school of dolphins.

Is Nairn Beach sandy?

Amongst the many amenities available in this lovely seaside resort, Nairn boasts a beautiful sandy beach where you perhaps could catch sight of the Moray Firth dolphins, two championship golf courses and another 40 courses within easy reach and many attractive shops, pubs and restaurants to name but a few.

Can you swim at Nairn?

Nairn Beach
A relaxing walk among the sand dunes is the perfect warm up to a refreshing dip – even better if you manage to catch the stunning sunset views.

Can you see Northern Lights from Nairn?

The best place to view the Northern lights in Nairn are out from the harbour, along the promenade or out along the East beach. Aim for a spot where there is less light pollution. Then sit back and let the Aurora do its work.

Is Nairn the driest place in Scotland?

Nairn has a micro-climate which means it is one of the driest places in Scotland.

What is the most deprived town in Scotland?

Greenock town centre
GREENOCK town centre has been named Scotland’s most deprived area in official statistics, with council leaders calling it “a bitter pill to swallow”. The latest Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) data said it has overtaken Ferguslie Park in Paisley.

Is east or west coast Scotland better?

Both have beautiful coastlines, castles full of Scottish history, great food and towering mountains. But they each have a different charm; the west is rugged and dramatic, often with the moody skies to match. The east is quieter and prettier with more chance of seeing the sun shine.

What areas are in west coast of Scotland?

Best of the West Coast – Scotland’s hidden gems

• Mull. Set against the backdrop of Ben More, one of Scotland’s most famous Munros, the Isle of Mull is renowned for its incredible wildlife and nature.
• Staffa. Located just west of Mull, Staffa is known as Scotland’s ‘magic isle’.
• Iona.
• Oban.

What are the coasts Scotland?

Some of our most impressive examples are at:

• Villians of Hamnavoe, Shetland.
• West Coast of Orkney.
• Duncansby Head, Caithness.
• Tarbat Ness, Easter Ross.
• North Islay, Argyll and Bute.
• Bullers of Buchan, Aberdeenshire.
• Dunbar, East Lothian.
• St Abb’s Head, Berwickshire.

Does it snow in Nairn Scotland?

Average temperatures in Nairn vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for most of the year with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year.

Where in Scotland has the best quality of life?

Orkney has been named Scotland’s best place to live for the eighth year in a row by the Bank of Scotland Quality of Life survey 2020.
Where your area ranks in Bank of Scotland Quality of Life Survey.