Christmas in Nairn 2026: A Winter Break by the Moray Firth
Nairn is usually associated with beaches, golf and summer holidays, but winter gives the town a completely different character.
There are fewer visitors, long walks along the Moray Firth, local Christmas events and plenty of reasons to turn a visit into a full weekend or short break.
For groups and families, Lochnomore provides a particularly comfortable base. This four bedroom Nairn holiday home sleeps up to seven guests and includes private parking, a large garden and a top floor living room with Highland views, a projector and a three metre screen.
Nairn's Countdown to Christmas
The key date for the diary is Saturday 28 November 2026.
Nairn’s Countdown to Christmas Market is scheduled to take place on the High Street, kicking off the town’s festive season.
The event traditionally includes markets, entertainment, family activities and the Christmas light switch on.
A Winter Walk Along Nairn Beach
You do not need an organised event to enjoy Nairn in winter.
Wrap up and walk along the beach, harbour and Links before heading into town for coffee or lunch.
Winter also brings some spectacular skies over the Moray Firth, while the beach is considerably quieter than during the summer season.
Make a Weekend of the Highland Christmas Markets
Nairn is well placed for several larger Christmas events.
The Exclusively Highlands Christmas markets at Eden Court in Inverness take place from 20 to 22 November and 27 to 29 November 2026.
The second weekend coincides with Nairn’s Countdown to Christmas, giving visitors several festive events within one trip.
Enjoy a Winter Cinema Night at Lochnomore
A good winter holiday home needs to work when you are not sightseeing.
Lochnomore has a top floor living room, projector and three metre screen, giving you your own cinema night after a cold day outdoors.
There are four bedrooms, with two king rooms, one double room and one single room, accommodating up to seven guests.
Christmas and New Year in Nairn
For visitors staying over Christmas or New Year, Nairn gives you the chance to slow things down while remaining within easy driving distance of Inverness and Moray.
Spend the morning walking beside the sea, explore the surrounding Highlands during the day and return to your own holiday home in the evening.
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Lochnomore is a four bedroom holiday home in Nairn sleeping up to seven guests. The beach, town centre and golf courses are all nearby.
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Yes. Nairn remains an excellent Highland base throughout winter, particularly for coastal walks, Christmas events, golf and day trips towards Inverness and Moray.
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Yes. You can book Lochnomore through Thistle Property Management and deal directly with the local property management team.
