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County or areaHighland
Postcode districtIV12
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 4 min4:15 am – 10:19 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 34 min8:56 am – 3:30 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,079 residentsin the Nairn Rural census areaMedian age 49.52,243 households76% of homes owner-occupied45% owned outright7% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.5% unemployment rate61% of adults are economically active, 2,538 in work, 29% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 10%, public administration and defence 9%Getting to work: 33% work from home, 58% go by car, 2% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle35% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher12% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C665 mm of rain a year, 13 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October51 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksEast Nairn Beachbeach · under a mileNairn Beachbeach · 1.5 miLoch Loylake · 1.6 miBroad Hillhill · 1.1 miDooket Hillhill · 1.4 miCran Lochlake · 3.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesDunbar Golf Coursegolf course · under a mile · 52 haDunbar Recreation Groundplaying field · 1.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes14 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 21 Nov 197549 mi away, KintailMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 5 Mar 201533 mi away, Moray FirthSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.3 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband54% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband76% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)5.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,332 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation17 m56 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -1 to 24 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryNairn Healthcare Group1.5 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi4 schools3 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryMillbank Primary School1.3 miPrimaryRosebank Primary School1.3 miSecondaryNairn Academy1.9 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportInverness Airport INV8.4 miMajor airportAberdeen International Airport ABZ67 miRailway stationNairn1.4 miBus stationBus StationNairn1.3 miFerryNigg Ferry Terminal9.7 miBus stops24 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the IV12 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Kingsteps

  • Little Italy - Inverness

    Tapas Bar

    8 Stephen's Street, Inverness, IV2 3JN

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely fantastic food! Excellent service.We have been in Italy on holiday and going to"little italy" felt like being there ...

  • Tarry Ile Bar - Highlands and Islands Inverness, Inverness

    Bar

    1 View Place King Street, Highlands and Islands Inverness, Inverness, IV3 5DF

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewfriendly staff customers alike go in for a drink leave with many new friends.serves pub food entertainment with the resident ...

  • Culloden Moor Inn (1 Keppoch Road) - Inverness

    Bar

    1 Keppoch Road, Inverness, IV2 7LL

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing food

  • Shandwick Inn - Invergordon Highlands and Islands

    Bar

    84 High Street, Invergordon Highlands and Islands, IV18 0NZ

    13.8 miles away

    4 star reviewHave been on numerous occations and find the food and service excelent only complaint are the parents who allow there ...

  • Auctioneers - Inverness

    33 Church St, Inverness, IV1 1

    16.3 miles away

    4 star reviewwent in for a pub lunch today with my hubby and we both had burgers!!! burgers were scrummy moreso after ...

 

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  • AmoRoma - Forres

    Italian Restaurant

    High St, Forres, IV36 1NX

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewAt AmoRoma, Rinaldo does everything, owner, chef and waiter. For a one person outfit the menu is extensive - and ...

  • Amici - Forres

    Italian Restaurant

    118 High St, Forres, IV36 1NP

    8.4 miles away

    5 star reviewlovely restaurant, waiter very friendly and attentive,food amazing cant wait to return.

  • Tomich Restaurant - Invergordon, Tomich

    A9, Invergordon, Tomich, IV18 0LF

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe New Tomich Restaurant opened this morning having been completely refurbished by its new owners Julie and Dave Reilly. ...

  • Dickens - Inverness

    77-79 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1ES

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWe've dined here several times on our visits to Inverness over the years and found it to be consistently good ...

  • Nairn Tandoori Restaurant - Nairn

    Indian Restaurant

    61 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW

    1.2 miles away

    4 star reviewOnly was mildly ill afterwards Great service Would go again if not for the diahorea

 

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  • Househill Farm Shop - Nairn

    Farm Shop

    Nairn, IV12 5RY

    1.3 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent produce and local foods. Fresh Findhorn Bakery bread. Warm, helpful Staff - couldn't be better. Also ...

  • Bonner Brendan - Hopeman, Elgin

    Upholstery Shop

    61A Harbour Street, Hopeman, Elgin, IV30 5RU

    17 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant upholsterer. Uses traditional methods. Have never been disappointed yet. Would trust him with any furniture. His ...

  • Gift Pearls - Nairn

    Gift Shop

    2 Cawdor Street, Nairn, IV12 4QD

    1.3 miles away

    5 star reviewDear Geoff and Lian, Thank you so much for replacing the pearls of my necklace with shiny cultured ones. I am ...

  • Heroes For Sale - Inverness

    Gift Shop

    51 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1DR

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWonderful shop, great stock, so where have you gone Gary? we all miss u.

  • Armchair Supporters Upholstery - Dalcross, Inverness

    Upholstery Shop

    Wester Kerrowgair, Dalcross, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JE

    9.5 miles away

    5 star reviewNice variation textures colour and style and a flair for originality, nice work

 

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  • Zoom - Inverness

    23 Baron Taylor St, Inverness, IV1 1QG

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic takeaway and the owner is a top man!!

  • Hopeman Chinese - Burghead, Hopeman

    53 Harbour Street, Burghead, Hopeman, IV30 5RU

    17 miles away

    5 star reviewHave been enjoying Singapore noodles from HOpeman Chinese for over 3 Years and never had a better anywhere

  • Burger King - Inverness

    Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV1 1HN

    16.3 miles away

    4 star reviewThe burgers here are absalutley awesome! I could have one all day everyday! They are as good here as they ...

  • Shireen Tandoori - Inverness

    36 Union St, Inverness, IV1 1PX

    16.3 miles away

    4 star reviewJust had a meal there 06/09. Although from Glasgow and very critical of "The Curry" I had a pleasant meal. ...

  • Evergreen - Inverness

    26 Grant Street, Inverness, IV3 8BL

    16.4 miles away

    4 star reviewtastie,fresh food

 

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  • Culloden Dental Clinic - Culloden, Inverness

    Dentist

    Keppoch Road, Culloden, Inverness, IV2 7LL

    13.3 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent dental and reception service. Do not know how the dentist manages to give fillings without inflicting pain. ...

  • Toni & Guy - Inverness

    Hairdresser

    13 Bridge Street, Inverness, IV1

    16.3 miles away

    5 star reviewAttended at their invite to attend a trainee for a cut. Was very impressed with the tuition. Left with the ...

  • House Of Hair - Inverness

    Hairdresser

    19 Kingsmills Road, Inverness, IV2 3JX

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe two ladies are superb. I went initially as I had a voucher and wanted a consultation an re-style. ...

  • Sweet Treats - Inverness

    Nail Salon

    3 Woodside Village, Inverness, IV2 5FT

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewHad shellac nail manicure today done by Steph. Definitely the best nails I've ever had. Love them so much

  • Vintage Beauty - Inverness

    Massage Therapist

    11 Tomnahurich street, Inverness, IV3 5DA

    16.5 miles away

    4 star reviewexcelent massage by a delightful girl very helpful would recommend her to anyone

 

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