10 Things to Do in Nairn That You Shouldn't Miss

The Highlanders Museum (Queen's Own Highlanders Collection) is situated within the the stunning grounds of Fort George, Nr Inverness, overlooking the Moray Firth. In the summer months the local dolphin school can be seen from the ramparts. The Museum covers three floors of Fort George's former Lieutenant Governors' House. The museum has roughly 20,000 artifacts and an estimated 10,000 documents and photographs. The museum is the largest regimental museum in Scotland, outside Edinburgh.

A romantic fairy-tale castle that has been the home of the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370, Cawdor has evolved into a charming family mansion and the most outstanding of stately homes. The dramatic medieval tower, dungeon, turrets, battlements and drawbridge, belie an enchanting interior of fine art, tapestries and furniture which create the warm and welcoming feel of a home rather than a museum. The castle, set in stunning grounds with three beautiful and varied Gardens, is surrounded by the magnificent Cawdor Big Wood, one of the finest woodland areas in Europe, threaded with colour coded nature trails to explore. Visitors are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch or tea with home-baking from our mouth-watering menu in the courtyard café, then browse the exciting range of gifts and goodies in our three shops and, time permitting, have fun on the putting green and short 9-hole golf course which provides enjoyment for all abilities.

A clan chief's treasure house, generations of Clan Brodie have lived and died within Brodie Castle. On the tour can be seen a letter from Robert the Bruce, the coronation robe worn by Queen Adelaide in 1831, antique furniture and ceramics and an extensive art collection, including three works by the Scottish Colourists. This 16th-century castle is a slice of Scottish history not to be missed. There's plenty to discover outside the castle too. The 71 hectare estate has landscaped Gardens, a large pond, a walled garden, a woodland walk, an adventure playground and a nature trail with observation hides for watching wildlife.

Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain. Following the 1746 defeat at Culloden of Bonnie Prince Charlie, George II created the ultimate defence against further Jacobite unrest. The result, Fort George, is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not Europe. Its garrison buildings, artillery defences bristling with cannon, and superb collection of arms - including bayoneted muskets, pikes, swords and ammunition pouches - provide a fascinating insight into 18th century military life.

Bowhunter Archery is the only dedicated woodland archery centre in the Highlands & Moray. Welcoming Families, Groups, Parties and Independent Travellers to a wide range of fun outdoor archery challenges with 3D Zombies, Dinosaurs & Dragons for ages 8-Adult and no minimum numbers. We also offer the exhilarating game of Combat Archery too (you shoot at other players using safety arrows whilst using trees to hide behind!) Min. 6 players. Plus Party packages to suit all! Always best to prebook to avoid disappointment! Every session is GB Archery Instructor led and includes tuition & equipment: from 45 minutes through to 2 hours with prices from £10. For those needing a bit more intense tuition try the 2hr Alternative Field Archery with a relaxed pace but more indepth field archery instruction and a chance to improve your skills. Open ALL YEAR ROUND, 7 days a week - Come and give it a shot!

You can come and buy your cheese direct from the CHEESE PANTRY, our shop at the dairy, near Ardersier. Come and see into our production room, where you may be lucky enough to see Helen and her team making cheese! CHEESEMONGER COFFEE SHOP GIFT SHOP VIEWING GALLERY The full range of Connage Organic cheeses are available, hand-cut to your requirements and wrapped in quality waxed paper. We also offer an unrivalled selection, locally, of artisan British and Continental cheeses specially selected to compliment our own range and provide a superb choice for any good cheeseboard. All products selected for our shop are chosen carefully by us for their quality and taste and we offer advice and recipe recommendations to all our customers.

Golf at its best in Scotland: this 18-hole challenge is in a glorious setting surrounded by fields of abundant heather, great waves of gorse and distant Mountains providing a spectacular backdrop along this course's 6,722 yards.