Nairn is primarily a holiday town on the shores of the Moray
Firth, supposed to be known for its milder weather but in Scotland
that is a rather nebulous assertion. It is also known as the 'Brighton
of the North' and again, apart from being next to the sea, there
is little resemblance. It has an old fashioned, courteous air
and was planned well in Victorian times.
There is a long, sandy beach and an over-abundance of accommodation.
Not an overly exciting place, it is perhaps best known for its
two golf courses, particularly Nairn West which is visited by
golfers from around the world.
Nairn Fishertown Museum in the Laing Hall in King's Street has
interpretive displays about the old fishertown of Nairn with a
good collection of photographs from the steam drifter era. There
are model boats and exhibits on the domestic and social life of
the area.