Narin East Beach
![Narin East Beach - Highland](/public/geophotos/4993977.jpg)
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 marina a bridge crosses the river onto a wide expanse of clean sand, backed by a holiday village. Even when the tide is in a strip of sand remains here. The beach is popular with families, especially during the summer months. From the beach there are views across the Moray Firth and out over Black Isle.
The Moray Firth is famous for its resident colony of dolphins. These are frequently spotted from the beach and also at the mouth of the River Nairn.
There are plenty of popular walks in the area. Heading east one can walk towards Kingsteps and Culbin Forest. Heading west at low tide it is possible to walk to Whiteness Point, a long spit of sand which is home to a population of seals. The former fishing town of Nairn boasts two golf courses, a museum, a promenade and plenty of shops, pubs and places to eat.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
Yes
Dogs friendly beach?
Dogs must be on a leash and droppings removed.
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Activities
- Kite surfing
- Surfing
- Wind surfing
Facilities
- Cafe/restaurant
- Toilets
- Town centre nearby
- Shop
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Notes & pending corrections
2024-03-02
Dogs must be on leash is false information. There is no bylaw in place which states this and under Scottish law it is unenforceable. However, dogs can be restricted completely on some beaches. But you cannot have a leash restriction. Suggest you check the actual restrictions for this beach.
These corrections have been acknowledged and are awaiting verification before we update the page. We would suggest you double check the information here as we have not yet confirmed its accuracy.