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.
Dalvey has been the Georgian home of the MacLeod family since 1798, Dalvey House is situated in secluded, wooded grounds near Forres in Scotland’s historical foothills between the mountains and sea in Speyside’s whisky country right on the edge of the Scottish Highlands. It is a much-loved family home and is a wonderful place for […]
Formed in 1933, the Forres Angling Association controls four miles of double bank salmon and sea trout fishing on the lower River Findhorn, extending from the Red Craig pool at Mundole down to the tidal Sea Pool where the river enters the sea in Findhorn Bay. The whole of the association water offers excellent fly fishing, […]
Highland Classic Car Hire pride themselves on offering a truly unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands in classic style. Self-drive hire one of our beautiful Classic cars. We offer a 1967 Ford Mustang V8, 1967 Rover P6 2000sc Automatic, 1968 Austin Healey Sprite, 1972 Triumph Stag Automatic, 1973 MGB GT and […]
Doune Cottage is a privately owned holiday home in the small fishing village of Findhorn. It is over 150 years old and a traditional stone walled, slate roofed, semi-detached cottage situated in a quiet lane in the heart of Findhorn village. Accessible on foot in a couple of minutes are two village shops, one of […]
located in the heart of Forres in the peaceful setting of the tranquil Rose Garden and the Mosset Duck pond, the Mosset Tavern is a warming family orientated pub and dining room with a range of fine ales and excellent food.
One of Moray’s many Forestry Commissions woodlands with promoted access, it is located on the coastal sand dunes between Findhorn Bay and Nairn. It has a wide network of paths suitable for many users, including the signed all abilities trail, known as the Route 99. Start Point – Wellhead Car Park This is a signed […]
The Burgie Riding Centre, Forres, operates from within The Burgie Estate. We offer lead rein rides, group lessons, private lessons and show jumping lessons for children and adults, or experienced horse riders can choose to hack around a picturesque setting of the 1500-acre Burgie Estate. We also currently offer full, part and working livery to […]
Homemade cakes and bakes for you to enjoy. Freshly made to order. Available to post product across the UK. Sit in or takeaway from the Horizon Building at Forres Enterprise Park. Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, pastries, cakes and other sweet treats, breakfast rolls on the go or sit in and have a lunch in seating […]
Rosebay Cottage in the pretty village of Findhorn is a home from home coastal escape – arrive to freshly baked bread, wake up to views across the bay and live by the tides… Within 2 minutes walk you can enjoy beaches, cycle routes, two family-friendly pubs, the village store and Post Office & fresh local […]
Logie Steading Art Gallery promotes approachable and affordable, contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield. Paintings, sculpture, pottery, bronzes, glass, prints, jewellery, textiles and artists’ cards from over 100 different artists are on show at Logie’s gallery. Regular artists include Andrew Welch, Chris Adams, Jessie White, Mary Ann Rogers, Ken Ferguson, Fiona Matheson, Patricia […]
The Speycaster, Ian Neale offers Spey casting tuition, guided salmon fishing and salmon fishing holidays on the River Findhorn, River Spey, and the River Avon (A’an) in Moray, Scotland. Additionally, they can arrange corporate functions, lodge parties and salmon fishing holidays, along with everything from recreation and B&B accommodation staying at Bradbush House, Darnaway.
The Findhorn Bay area of Moray provides an inspiring backdrop of beautiful pine woodlands, miles of sandy beaches and idyllic fishing villages, and is home to many talented artists, including musicians, film-makers, dancers, performers, photographers, comedians, novelists, storytellers and poets, all of whom produce work which reflects and celebrates the landscape and culture in which […]
A high proportion of the products in The Farm & Garden Shop are produced locally. The Longhorn beef is from our traditionally raised herd of Longhorn cattle which you can see grazing the fields around Logie Steading; the wild roe venison is from the Logie Estate; more than half of the plants we sell are […]
The café, owned by Mags and Robbie Cairns, is bright and friendly serving delicious homemade food, set in the stunning location of Logie Steading. Logie Steading is a special place for any visitor with endless things to see and do. During the summer months the outside courtyard is a popular place to sit and relax […]
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