The Bandstand - Nairn

With stunning views over Nairn’s beach and the Moray Firth, this comfortable independent hotel offers a friendly welcome, an award-winning bar with a range of real ales, delicious locally sourced dishes and weekly live music.

In the heart of Nairn, The Bandstand is a great base from which to visit the Highlands of Scotland. The charming traditional pub was once again named CAMRA Highlands and Islands’ Pub of the Year for 2025 (following wins in 2020, 2022 and 2024!) and is Cask Marque accredited – and its popular events such as the Bandstand Beer and Music Festival have been recognised by the Scottish Hospitality Awards.

The hotel’s Sea View Restaurant offers fresh seafood, steaks and traditional Scottish cuisine, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available. A cosy fire glows in the guest lounge over winter months, and come summer, the beer garden is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Dogs get a very special welcome in the bar with free biscuits, and can stay in the guest rooms on request.

From traditional acts to rock bands and vinyl DJs, a fantastic variety of musicians provide regular entertainment, and it’s over to the local community every week for the Bandstand’s Sunday Session open mic night.

Each en-suite guest room features bright and calming decor and is equipped to meet business and leisure needs.rooms have free wifi, TVs, teacoffee making facilities, and hairdryers, and most have sea views. A full, traditional cooked Scottish Breakfast is included in the price.

The hotel day starts from hour 16:00 and ends at 10:30.

Please note that some rooms can be affected by noise particularly when there is live music in the bar. If this is a concern, quiet rooms can be allocated on request.

Double Room. This room features either a sea view or a view of the beer garden. It is equipped with an en suite shower room, a flat-screen LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. ;
Twin Room. This twin room has free Wi-Fi, a sea view and an en suite shower room. ;
Single Room. This room has a single bed and en suite shower room. Some single rooms have sea view. Rooms without sea view are located above the bar and can be affected by noise. If this is a concern, please contact the hotel to request a quiet room if available. ;
Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View. Featuring free toiletries, this twindouble room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twindouble room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. ;
Double Room with Sea View. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Standard Single Room. Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This single room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Small Single Room. Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This single room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Superior Double Room. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Standard Single Room with Sea View. Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This single room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Superior Double Room. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View. Offering free toiletries, this twindouble room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twindouble room features a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. ;
Family Suite. This suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and an electric kettle. This suite features a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.