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Forres

About Forres

Forres is an Historic Royal Burgh and multiple Britain in Bloom winning town to the west of the region. Forres is just minutes from Findhorn and the Moray Coast and offers visitors many accommodation options and choices of things to do.

Through history Kings and princes fought and died here as Sueno’s Stone (the tallest Pictish carved monument in Scotland) stands testimony. Forres is also famous as the home of the real Macbeth.

The town itself is quaint and pretty with the splendid Grant Park, named for Forres ‘loon’ and inventor of the Digestive Biscuit Sir Alexander Grant, providing a central location for many annual events such as Piping at Forres as well as for the town’s incredible floral displays.

Nelson’s Tower, an octagonal tower built in honour of Lord Nelson overlooks the town and offers stunning views to the Moray Coast.

Forres has a pleasant high street which offers an array of independent shops, three amazing butcher shops, numerous local craft producers and much more for the discerning visitor.

Forres is home to a great local golf course, Forres Golf Course the local football team, Forres Mechanics, known as ‘the Cans’ and two of Speyside's whisky distilleries; Dallas Dhu, an historic distillery operated by Historic Environment Scotland, and the family-owned Benromach Distillery.

Forres is just a few minutes’ drive from the popular coastal village of Findhorn. The village itself boasts an array of accommodation, food and drink and activities. The nearby Findhorn Foundation is known throughout the world as a global centre for ecological and sustainable living.


For more information on Forres, why not visit Forres Local, an independently operated local website which is packed-full of local news and updates as well as local tourism information.


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Forres Listings

The Carlton Hotel is situated in the ancient Royal Burgh of Forres, it is one of Scotland’s most attractive small towns and is well known for its many past awards in the Scotland in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions. The Carlton Hotel offers 13 bedrooms; all designed to give a comfortable traditional country feel. […]

Enjoy campfires and starry skies in cosy glamping cabins or camping on our small farm campsite, The Loft Glamping and Camping. Located on a working farm growing barley for local malt whisky production and rearing our own friendly goat herd we are a peaceful site where you can enjoy a relaxing rural holiday. We have […]

Willowbarn Rafford is luxury self catering accommodation in the heart of Moray Speyside. It is a spacious, first-floor, barn-style property set in a peaceful country setting on the Dava Way and Speyside Whisky Trail, in a quiet, and tranquil area. The self catering accommodation is set in an idyllic private 4- acre garden. The surrounding […]

The Old Mill Inn, Brodie, is a country hotel and restaurant situated in Brodie, a historic village in the Scottish Highlands. Our country setting, nestling on the banks of the Muckle Burn and near the renowned Culbin Forest, is a short distance from historical Brodie Castle and a brief stroll to the celebrated shopping destination […]

Interactive Visitor Centre featuring Sea King helicopter, Nimrod aircraft section, plus other aircraft cockpits. Large internal display area featuring aviation exhibits as well as a 7 metre diameter mobile planetarium. Planetarium is a unique attraction in its own right with shows giving visitors and exciting wrap around audio-visual experience from Moray’s night sky, to a […]

Findhorn Bay Holiday Park offers three-star Holiday Accommodation and a quiet camping and caravanning site next to the world-famous Findhorn Community. Nearby attractions include the Universal Hall providing exciting events, the beautiful Findhorn Village with two cosy pubs and a Marina with a watersports centre. Our Eco-chalets are designed and built to a high ecological […]

The Ramnee Hotel is situated in landscaped gardens and perfectly positioned within the leafy parkland district of Forres. The hotel offers visitors a choice of 18 bedrooms, two restaurants, a bar and a splendid garden. The Moray coast is a fabulous place to visit; located between Speyside and the Highland capital Inverness. Forres offers you […]

Kimberley House is the perfect spot for guests seeking a luxury retreat in Findhorn. The cottage comprises two double bedrooms on the ground floor, both en-suite, and a large open plan dining/living space and kitchen upstairs. The cottage has been fitted out to the highest possible standard, with exclusive furniture and fittings. The property is […]

Mains of Moy Cottage, near Forres, is a beautifully renovated cottage in a quiet, rural, but accessible, location situated on a private farm track. It has open views and easy walking and cycling from the door to the Findhorn River, Findhorn Bay, Culbin Forest and the idyllic sandy beaches of the Moray Firth. Mains of […]

Cluny Bank takes pride of place in the heart of Moray, a beautiful location on the north-east coast. Each of our seven bedrooms are individually named after family, friends and our first guests. Every room is different both in style and size and all have been recently refurbished. We have three double/twin rooms, two double […]

The Best Adventures in the UK – White water rafting Here at Ace Adventures & Hideaways, we offer the best white-water rafting in the UK and other adventure activities from our glamping and camping site in Moray, Scotland. Based in Moray, on the Logie Estate by the River Findhorn in the highlands of Scotland, UK. The area offers spectacular […]

The extravagant yet welcoming Burgie House is situated on the stunning Moray Firth with views overlooking Findhorn Bay.  This large and luxurious holiday retreat is possibly one of the most outstanding homes that Scotland offers.  Being nestled in over 1000 acres of private land, boasting classical architecture and space to sleep up to 25 in […]