Tain Travel Guide

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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
The price is £135 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
£135
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Tain. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 1 Jan 2026

The Royal Hotel Tain
Springfield Guesthouse

Springfield Guesthouse

3 out of 5
19 Morangie Road Tain Scotland
The price is £79 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
£79
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Tain. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tain Through Time and Browns Gallery are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
The room was very clean, spacious and comfortable.I had a sea view and was lucky enough to watch a spectacular view of the Northern lights from my room which was a wonderful bonus.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Springfield Guesthouse
Mansfield Castle Hotel

Mansfield Castle Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Scotsburn Road Tain Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £81 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£81
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Tain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 9 Oct 2025

Mansfield Castle Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi, 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 21 Dec 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
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Tain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Skibo Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery ...
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 29 Jun 2025

Stunning Highland retreat in peaceful glen near Dornoch
Rossal House Apartments

Rossal House Apartments

4 out of 5
Rossal House Inverness Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Inverness. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and housekeeping. Popular attractions Inverness Castle and Ness Islands are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
The staff is top notch! We woke up to a flat tire and they helped us get on our way. The house is beautiful and the gardens were stunning. We loved staying here

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Rossal House Apartments
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.

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Reviews of Tain

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 73%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We dined at the Railway Station and the Green, both served excellent food and were friendly with a warm atmosphere.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely area of Scotland

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely small town

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Tain is a very nice town. We had a lovely meal at the Green Restaurant. Didn't spend a lot of time in Tain but would like to return to the area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good restaurant

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