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Nairn Museum, Viewfield House, King Street, Nairn IV12 4EE. Tel:
01667 456791. Nairn Museum is largely a tribute to the pioneering
and enterprising spirit of the town, which has produced many
highly respected public figures including international explorers,
travellers, geologists, servicemen and collectors. The museum
has a fine collection of local and foreign Natural History. Location:
In the centre of Nairn.
The Nelson Tower, Grant
Park, Forres. The tower is a short walk (ten to fifteen minutes)
from the car park up to the top of Cluny Hill, along well maintained
paths. When you get to the tower you will be able to climb the
96 steps to the viewing area on the roof. About 9 miles east
of Nairn.
Sueno's Stone, Forres. The stone stands on a major road junction
located on the northeast edge of Forres. It is a massive 23 feet
(7 metres) high. Dating from the 9th century, it is the largest
known Pictish sculptured stone. On one side is a large cross,
on the other side are scenes of fighting and killing, dead and
decapitated bodies...almost 100 figures in all. About 8 miles
east of Nairn.
Brodie Castle, Brodie,
Forres, Moray IV36 2TE. Tel: 01309 641371. Brodie Castle is a
handsome Scottish castle, the embodiment of 16th century grandeur.
Set in peaceful parkland, this fine 16th century tower house
is home to a superb collection of porcelain, furniture, English,
continental and Chinese porcelain, and and a major collection
of paintings. The magnificent library contains around 6,000 volumes.
About 6 miles east of Nairn.
The Culloden Battlefield Memorial Project. The new visitor centre
is being built 200 metres to the south of the current centre
which will remain open throughout the construction period. The
centre is being built on a gentle slope and will be almost hidden
from the battlefield. www.culloden.org. About 10 miles southwest
of Nairn.
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