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All the United Kingdom Scotland Nairn

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Nairn

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Nairn, Scotland

Updated January 5, 2022
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The double arches of Dulsie Bridge.

Nairn, Scotland

Dulsie Bridge

One of the most spectacular 18th-century bridges in Scotland.
Rait Castle

Nairn, Scotland

Rait Castle

In the Scottish Highlands, this 13th-century castle ruin is hidden at the end of a farm track.
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Medieval Garden Maze at Cawdor Castle

Highland, Scotland

Cawdor Castle

The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.
4 miles from Nairn

Forres, Scotland

The House of Automata

A curious collection of mechanical moving figures.
9 miles from Nairn
The Fairy Glen

Rosemarkie, Scotland

The Fairy Glen - Rosemarkie

This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.
9 miles from Nairn

Forres, Scotland

Forres Witches Stone

A reminder of the gruesome punishments delivered to those who were found guilty during Scotland's witchcraft trials.
10 miles from Nairn
Clava Cairns

Inverness, Scotland

Clava Cairns

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.
10 miles from Nairn
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