Beaches in Nairn, Highland
- Nairn beaches map
- The beaches:
- Nairn Central
- Narin East
- Shandwick Bay
- Cromarty
The beach guide has 4 beaches listed in and around the town of Nairn. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Nairn Central Beach (0.4 miles)
The charming seaside resort of Nairn lies about 16 miles east of Inverness. Here visitors will find everything that would be expected from a such a pleasant seaside resort. There's a playpark, putting green, tea rooms and two Championship golf courses. There are also ice-cream and fish-and-chip stalls. Central Beach occupies the area closest to…
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Narin East Beach (0.6 miles)
This award-winning sandy beach, backed by dunes, lies at the mouth of the Moray Firth, close to the resort town bearing the same name. The beach has a marina which opens onto the River Nairn to give boats access to the sea. A bar and restaurant can be found next to the marina. From the…
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Shandwick Bay (11.7 miles)
Shandwick Bay is an unspoilt sandy beach with sand dunes and rocks at both ends. Close to the villages of Shandwick and Balintore, with Balintore's picturesque harbour to the north. A network of coastal paths and plentiful parking.
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Cromarty Beach (9.3 miles)
The town of Cromarty on the Black Isle is thought by many to be the best-preserved historic town in the Highlands and makes a good base for touring the Western Highlands. It has a number of beautifully restored 18th century buildings, an award-winning museum and a choice of shops and places to eat. There is…
