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Visit Nairn
Map
of this area
Town
granted royal charter in 12th century. Laing Hall in King Street
houses the Fishertown Museum, which has exhibits on domestic life
of town, model boats and collection of photographs and articles
on fishing industry. Ornamental gardens just off High Street,
and walks along River Nairn. Sandy beaches popular in summer,
provide nickname, the 'Brighton of the North'.
Nairn
Viaduct
Viaduct, 600yds long and 130ft above ground at maximum height,
built in 1898 for Highland Railway's route between Aviemore and
Inverness through Nairn Valley. Each of the 28 arches has span
of 50ft. Arch over river has span of 100ft.
If
you would like to visit this area as part of a highly personalized
small group tour of my native Scotland please e-mail me:
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