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Sheriff of Nairn

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The Sheriff of Nairn was historically the office responsible for enforcing law and order and bringing criminals to justice in Nairn, Scotland . In 1747 the office was merged with that of the Sheriff of Elgin to create the office of Sheriff of Elgin and Nairn.

Sheriffs of Nairn

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William Freskin (1204)
William Prat (1227)
Alexander Murray (1263)
Reginald le Chen (c. 1296)
Alexander Wiseman (1305)

For sheriffs after 1747 see sheriff of Elgin and Nairn.

See also

Historical development of Scottish sheriffdoms

References

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