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.
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 […]
A gorgeous 2-bedroom cottage, nestled on a quiet country road between Culbin Forest and Brodie Castle. The surprisingly spacious accommodation housed in a lovely combination of your classic old But’n’Ben cottage and a bright extension comprises: – modern, fully-equipped dining kitchen – bright living room with a cathedral ceiling, floor-to-ceiling gable-end windows and a wood burning […]
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 […]
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Step back in time to see and hear how whisky was made in the 1900s. Picturesque Dallas Dhu originally made malt whisky for the popular Roderick Dhu blend. The site is open daily between 1st Oct to 23 Dec, and from 31 Jan to 31 March between 10am–4pm (shop) and 8am–8pm (tours by appointment only). […]
Stuffed to the turrets with antique furniture, paintings and ceramics, the legacy of generations of Clan Brodie, this 16th-century castle is a slice of Scottish history not to be missed. Visit Brodie Castle in Moray and explore the rooms, passageways, and towers, all sensitively restored to show what everyday life was like for one of […]
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Carisbrooke Hotel is situated in Forres, Moray. The hotel offers many amenities to its visitors such as: popular bar and visitors alike, karaoke machine with a TV, games & entertainment area, and regular themed night like ‘Weakest Link’ and ‘Stars in their eyes specialties’ The hotel is focused on golf breaks and fishing holidays (with […]
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 […]
A registered charity (SC028270), Moray Art Centre offers an annual programme of local and international exhibitions, events, classes, and arts residencies, along with interesting and flexible spaces for rent, both for exhibitions and all types of meetings and events. The environmentally built and designed Centre is situated in the unique landscape of Findhorn Bay, Moray. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cosy rural cottage in Dunphail, Moray. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen dining room and separate sitting room. See website for photos and further details and to check availability. Recently renovated stone cottage set in in beautiful countryside in its own grounds near the top of a private drive off the A940 about 9 miles […]
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