Visitor attractions and information - Nairn
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 Nairn
Museum, Viewfield House, King Street, Nairn IV12 4EE. Tel: 01667
456791. Nairn Museum is largely a tribute to the pioneering and
enterprising spirit of the town, which has produced many highly
respected public figures including international explorers, travellers,
geologists, servicemen and collectors. The museum has a fine
collection of local and foreign Natural History. Location: In the centre of Nairn. |
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The Nelson Tower, Grant Park, Forres. The tower
is a short walk (ten to fifteen minutes) from the car park up
to the top of Cluny Hill, along well maintained paths. When you
get to the tower you will be able to climb the 96 steps to the
viewing area on the roof. About
9 miles east of Nairn. |
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Sueno's
Stone, Forres. The stone stands on a major road junction located
on the northeast edge of Forres. It is a massive 23 feet (7 metres)
high. Dating from the 9th century, it is the largest known Pictish
sculptured stone. On one side is a large cross, on the other
side are scenes of fighting and killing, dead and decapitated
bodies...almost 100 figures in all. About 8 miles east of Nairn. |
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Brodie Castle, Brodie, Forres, Moray IV36
2TE. Tel: 01309 641371. Brodie Castle is a handsome Scottish
castle, the embodiment of 16th century grandeur. Set in peaceful
parkland, this fine 16th century tower house is home to a superb
collection of porcelain, furniture, English, continental and
Chinese porcelain, and and a major collection of paintings. The
magnificent library contains around 6,000 volumes. About 6 miles east of Nairn. |
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The
Culloden Battlefield Memorial Project. The new visitor centre
is being built 200 metres to the south of the current centre
which will remain open throughout the construction period. The
centre is being built on a gentle slope and will be almost hidden
from the battlefield. www.culloden.org.
About 10 miles southwest
of Nairn. |
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Nairn claims to being one of the driest and sunniest
places in the country. It became popular as a resort in Victorian
times with the coming of the railway. Formerly a community of
fishermen and farmers, Nairn has developed into a traditional
seaside town, with its sandy East Beach and range of tourist
facilities.
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