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Nairn East Beach is a sandy, accessible beach fringed by dunes, with stunning views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isles. The coastline is home to a resident school of dolphins, which can often be spotted from the beach. The beach is a popular destination for families, with a paddling pool, tea rooms, and a summer activity programme.
The beach has a marina which opens onto the River Nairn, allowing boats to access the sea. A bar and restaurant can be found next to the marina, and a bridge crosses the river onto a wide expanse of clean sand, backed by a holiday village. Even when the tide is in, a strip of sand remains here. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including walking along the beach and exploring the surrounding area.
There are plenty of popular walks in the area, including heading east towards Kingsteps and Culbin Forest, and heading west at low tide to walk to Whiteness Point, a long spit of sand which is home to a population of seals. The former fishing town of Nairn boasts two golf courses, a museum, a promenade, and plenty of shops, pubs, and places to eat.
The beach at Nairn East extends north from the rocky shore at Nairn village out towards the island of Inishkeel, and then continues north-east to Carrickfadda. The beach is situated at the mouth of the Moray Firth, close to the resort town of Nairn.
Harbour Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 86% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 22mph | |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Nairn East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:25 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:24 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is parking near the beach.
Dog restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Poor water quality - bathing not advised
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 20 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 60 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 60 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 62 miles by road.
around 26 miles north as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road.
around 27 miles north as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road.
around 29 miles north as the seagull flies, around 73 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles north as the seagull flies, around 57 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 23 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
Location: Fishertown, Nairn
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NH892574
Coordinates: 57°35'35"N 3°51'16"W
Mapcode: GBR J8VN.911
What 3 Words: rocky.pull.nuzzling
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest postcode: IV12 5DE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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