Inverness Airport 14 min
Fort George (18 min) 18th-century fortified garrison and working army barracks, housing Highlanders' regimental museum. Benromach Distillery (18 min) Nairn Beach (10 min) Brodie Castle (15 min) Restored 16th-century castle and gardens with Clan Brodie collection of antiques, art and ceramics. Chanonry Point (46 min) This bayside outcrop with a lighthouse is popular for observing bottlenose dolphins & grey seals. Findhorn Foundation (24 min) Community ecovillage with guided tours & regular events, plus pottery shops, a cafe & nearby beach. Highland Aviation Museum (16 min) Sueno's Stone (19 min) Large piece of sandstone with intricate medieval carvings depicting a battle & royal inauguration. Clava Cairns (23 min) 4000-year-old burial cairns, each enclosed by stone circles, on a terrace above the River Nairn. Culbin Forest (28 min) Groam House Museum (44 min) Museum and art Cromarty Firth (53 min) Notable inlet offering scenic coastal views, a ferry terminal & varied wildlife, including dolphins. Cawdor Castle and Gardens (13 min) 14th-century castle linked to Macbeth, as thane of Cawdor, with drawbridge, tapestries and gardens. Culloden Battlefield (20 min) Site of bloody last battle of Jacobite Rising, with visitor centre and interactive exhibition. Nairn Museum (14 min) Kid-friendly museum featuring exhibits & displays on local history, with archives & a play area. |