Tain

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Platform 1864, Tain in Scotland. A typical town in the Highlands, Tain is a great place to wander around taking in the atmosphere. We visited the museum which has many examples of Tain silverware and a great insight into local history. Here's a shot of Platform 1864, a cafe at the railway station. We spent time here relaxing over lunch. There's a very good menu and the owner has made a great job in the styling of the interior.
Platform 1864, Tain in Scotland. A typical town in the Highlands, Tain is a great place to wander around taking in the atmosphere. We visited the museum which has many examples of Tain silverware and a great insight into local history. Here's a shot of Platform 1864, a cafe at the railway station. We spent time here relaxing over lunch. There's a very good menu and the owner has made a great job in the styling of the interior.
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The Royal Hotel Tain

The Royal Hotel Tain

3 out of 5
High Street Tain Scotland
$112 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$134 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Tain. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (304 reviews)
Charming host and staff made it a true pleasure to stay there. Meals were a real delight and I would definitely stay here again. Try it.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

The Royal Hotel Tain
Mansfield Castle Hotel

Mansfield Castle Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Scotsburn Road Tain Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$99 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this castle in Tain. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tain Through Time and Browns Gallery are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (36 reviews)
Lovely hotel and breakfast was great.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Mansfield Castle Hotel
Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500

Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500

Edderton Tain Scotland
$133 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$133 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cabin in Tain. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Neat and cosy. Warms up really fast. Perfect location to explore the shire.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500
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Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500

Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500

Edderton Tain Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Tain. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Neat and cosy. Warms up really fast. Perfect location to explore the shire.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500
Stunning Highland retreat in peaceful glen near Dornoch

Stunning Highland retreat in peaceful glen near Dornoch

Edderton
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Tain. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Skibo Castle and Glenmorangie ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
What a wonder place!!
This is a wonderful rental and location. The east coast of Scotland is very nice, and there are no midges in June!! The cottage is located in a wonderful location with a short walk to a small waterfall. The cottage is very comfortable and spacious and had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Stunning Highland retreat in peaceful glen near Dornoch
Highland Apartments By Mansley

Highland Apartments By Mansley

4 out of 5
Living by the Bridge Inverness Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Inverness. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (529 reviews)
This was an amazing find. My partner and I loved it. Large apartment with central location and nice view. Comfortable, spacious and clean. Had bath tub!!! Hot water ran out fast soaks in vance how to manage, user error i guess.Will certainly be back.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Highland Apartments By Mansley
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

3rd tallest LH in Scotland

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Tain when you spend time at Tarbat Ness Lighthouse. Discover the bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
Weather changes quickly in Scotland; always different amazing views!

Portmahomack Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Portmahomack with a trip to Portmahomack Harbour. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Portmahomack Harbour

Glenmorangie Distillery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Glenmorangie Distillery during your travels in Tain. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Glenmorangie Distillery

Tain Through Time

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tain Through Time in Tain. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Tain Through Time

North Sutor Cliffs

Explore the great outdoors at North Sutor Cliffs, a lovely green space in Tain. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

North Sutor Cliffs

Tain Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Tain at Tain Golf Course. Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area.

Tain Golf Course

Things to do

Leaving from Invergordon Cruise Port

Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

$186
per adult
Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

$186
per adult
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour
loch Ness, Inverness and Outlander Sites from Invergordon

LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON

$198
per adult
LOCH NESS, INVERNESS, CLAVA CAIRNS & MORE FROM INVERGORDON
Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More

Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More

$6
per traveler
Invergordon In-app Audio Tour: Explore Local History, Murals and More
Jamie at Culloden house

Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

$212
per adult
Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness
Beauly Priory

loch Ness, Inverness and Outlander Sites From Invergordon Port

$204
per adult
loch Ness, Inverness and Outlander Sites From Invergordon Port
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Reviews of Tain

4.8
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Patrick

Great golf location and a bit livelier than other neighboring towns, though all nearby towns are safe and charming.

Cities near Tain

Dornoch Cathedral showing heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Dornoch

Aerial view of the black island and Cromarty firth in the north east highlands of Scotland during autumn

Invergordon

This was a hidden gem that we discovered a few months ago. It is a bit of a walk through some fields and a zig zag path down a cliff but it's definitely worth it for some beautiful caves.

Cromarty

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