Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Nairn


We have published more than 2,400 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including one for Nairn. The maps are highly detailed. They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. Each covers an area of a mile and a half by a mile. They show streets with individual houses, tram tracks, railway tracks and even signals, factories, wharves and such details as fountains and water troughs. They will provide hours of fascination for historians and genealogists. The maps are neatly folded and each includes a specially written introduction to the area. Maps can be purchased on our On-line Mapshop where further information about titles is given. Or visit The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.


Here are the details of maps for Nairn:

  • Nairnshire Sheet 1.16 Nairn 1904 - published 1991; introduction by Eleanor Somerville

    This detailed map of Nairn is double-sided for maximum coverage.

    The main map covers the southern part of the town, with coverage stretching from High Street southward to Fir Hall and Househill Mains. Features include River Nairn, churches, Ivybank House, Highland Railway with station, cemetery, Whinnie Know, Glen Cawdor Distillery, Rose's Academical Institution, Balmakeith etc.

    On the reverse we include most of adjacent sheet 1.12 extending coverage north to the shoreline. This map includes most of the town centre, with indivdidual buildings neatly delineated, and features include Harbour area, battery, Fishertown, swimming baths, Royal Marine Hotel, Merrytown, links, Kingillie House, piers, wharf etc


    Follow this link for a complete list of our Nairnshire maps.

    You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.


    Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for Scotland, return to the Scotland page.

    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 26 May 2010