Auldearn

Auldearn
Auldearn
Location within the Nairn area
Population720 (2020)
OS grid referenceNH915555
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNAIRN
Postcode districtIV12
Dialling code01667
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish

Auldearn (Scottish Gaelic: Allt Èireann) is a village situated east of the River Nairn, just outside Nairn in the Highland council area of Scotland. It takes its name from William the Lion's castle of Eren (Old Eren), built there in the 12th century.

Auldearn is an expanding area, with much development in the last 10 years. It has a small garden in the centre of the village called the Rose Gardens where people, old and young, gather. From Castle Hill, a motte of a former royal castle, there is a view all around for miles.

Auldearn has one hotel, a pub and a small primary school. The village shop & post office was removed in 2021.

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