The picturesque seaside town of Nairn enjoys a prime location on the Moray Firth coast; in fact, it claims to be the driest and sunniest place in the whole of Scotland. In the nineteenth century, the alleged medical properties of the local seawater (along with the good weather) brought Victorians to the town from far and wide, and following the opening of the railway station in 1855, Nairn became a respectable and popular holiday destination for the wealthy. The town was thus transformed from a once-thriving fishing community into a flourishing health resort. The expanse of sandy beaches, fantastic sea views and ample opportunities for riverside walks mean that Nairn has remained a popular holiday destination ever since. The harbour and its pleasure boats are now a mere reminder of Nairn's past as a bustling herring fishing port, and the town is better known today as a world-class golfing destination.

About the Author
Alan Barron is a retired bank manager who was born and bred in Nairn. Soon after his return to Nairn seventeen years ago, Alan was invited to become director of Nairn Museum. Since then, he has brought his love of the town's history to the fore by helping to raise funds for the museum by publishing some illustrated books using the museum archive of some 6,800 digitised photographs. He has had a keen interest in local history since his early teens, and has written a number of previous titles on the local area, including Old Nairn and The Fishertown Walk.


Book Information
ISBN 9781445637853
Author Alan Barron
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 304g