The British parliamentary constituency of Nairnshire was created in 1708 following the Acts of Union 1707 and replaced the former Parliament of Scotland shire constituency of Nairnshire .

Nairnshire was paired as an alternating constituency with neighbouring Cromartyshire.

The constituency covered the entire Scottish county of Nairnshire.

4. c. 65), the constituency was generally controlled by the Dukes of Argyll or Campbells, the number of voters varying between 15 and 30.

[1][2][3][4][5] The Representation of the People (Scotland) Act 1832 abolished the alternating constituencies.