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New open-air gym in Nairn boasts stunning views

Nairn’s Commonwealth Games competitor Jason MacLean with Councillor Liz MacDonald
Nairn’s Commonwealth Games competitor Jason MacLean with Councillor Liz MacDonald

An open-air gym with one of the best views in Scotland has opened in a Highland town.

The fitness facility, which is located beside the Nairn Leisure Centre at the Links in Nairn, has 10 items of outdoor gym equipment ranging from weights to skiing machines.

It will overlook stunning vistas of the town’s award-winning beach and the Moray Firth.

Former Nairn County youth footballer, Jason MacLean, who recently competed at the Commonwealth Games, officially opened the gym on Thursday while also testing the equipment and sampling the views.

One of the Inverness Harriers representatives at Glasgow 2014, Mr MacLean was one of the youngest competitors on the track during the Commonwealth Games Para sports event, lining up in the T37 100m at just 18 years of age.

Councillor Liz MacDonald, leader of the Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee, congratulated Mr MacLean on his achievements and thanked him for helping to open the gym.

She added: “This must surely be the gym with one of the best views in the world. It is already a big hit with locals and visitors in Nairn. The fact that it is in a terrific location and completely free, I hope, will encourage more people to give it a try.”

The outdoor gym, which is open and free to everyone, was funded by Highland Council Community Services and supported by the Nairn Ward Discretionary Budget.

The exciting new facility grew from discussions on provision of play equipment in Nairn with the local councillors and Iain Reid, Highland Council performance inspection officer.

Nairn Councillors, who are keen to enhance amenities at the Nairn Links, were very supportive of the idea of providing outdoor fitness equipment for a range of ages and abilities.

Steven Clelland, Manager at the Nairn Leisure Centre, was approached for his input and expertise and High Life Highland supported the development and the location being sited adjacent to the leisure centre.