Nairn (Credit: Kirstin Gault/Nairn BID)

Stories from Nairn Museum

Discover a collection of the extraordinary stories from Nairn Museum which highlight the town's fascinating cultural heritage.

Famous Visitors to the Royal Burgh of Nairn: Mary, Queen of Scots

Discover the story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her eventful trip to Nairn in the 16th century.

A oil portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots in white mourning wear

Boath House

Discover the history behind the iconic Boath House and the Dunbars of Boath.

A black and white photograph showing a large brick house with four ornate columns at its entrance.

Weaving Yarns: Gansies, Folklore and Superstition

What makes a gansey? Learn more about this traditional jumper and the local myths which surround it.

A navy, knitted gansey with detailed patterns weaved into the garment

Nairn Public Hall

Discover the story of Nairn Public Hall, a historic centre for live music and entertainment.

A large grey stone building with three large windows. Two shops - Nairn Bookshop, on the left, and a barber shop, on the right, are housed in the building

Rait Castle

Steeped in tales of treachery, romance, murder and the paranormal, discover the history of Rait Castle, Nairnshire.

The ruined walls of a stone castle. A person wearing a black jacket and light trousers has their back to the camera in the back, center of the image

Kilravock Castle

Founded by the Roses of Kilravock, learn about the impressive Kilravock Castle and the inspiring Baroness Elizabeth Rose (1747-1815).

Isobel Gowdie - Witch of Auldearn

Discover the story of Isobel Gowdie of Auldearn, accused of witchcraft in the 17th century.

Sketch by Peter Binsfeld (1592) depicting the confession of Isobel Gowdie

Cawdor Castle, Macbeth and a Ghost

Once home to the Thanes of Cawdor, explore the history of this iconic Nairnshire castle and the ghosts said to haunt its grounds.

The Cawdor Labyrinth is located at Cawdor Castle which features a sculpture of a Minotaur which stands proudly in the centre of the maze

Famous Visitors to the Royal Burgh of Nairn: Charlie Chaplin

Tread in the footsteps of stars in Nairn which was once a popular holiday destination for one of the most famous actors in the world, Charlie Chaplin.

A black and white image of Charlie Chaplin and his family, center, walking down Nairn pier

The Culbin Sands

Uncover the mystery of the vanished farming township and the legend of Culbin Sands.