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.
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 public swimming pool and fitness centre located in the Royal Burgh of Forres. A full timetable of activities can be found Forres Swimming Pool Timetable.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Forres Golf Course was designed by Open Championship winners James Braid and Willie Park, the Par 70 course is just less than 6300 yards, providing a good test for golfers of all abilities. The course itself is a wonderful parkland golf course with spectacular views. Aimed at golfers of all abilities, it is extremely well […]
Hire a motorhome to travel Scotland and you’ll get to see more than you bargained for.
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 […]
With its marvelous landscapes from rugged cliffs, caves and sheltered coves to fisher town harbours and sweeping stretches of sandy beaches, the Moray Coastal Trail has a coastline alive with wildlife that would be the envy of many other regions in Britain. The Moray Coastal Trail route can be walked comfortably as a whole in […]
Celebrating the positive, the Phoenix specialises in local, organic, Fairtrade, ethical and artisan foods and products. Located at the entrance to the famous Findhorn eco-village, the Phoenix has been serving the local and visiting community for over 25 years. The Shop stocks farmhouse cheeses, local organic whisky, local crafts and fairtrade chocolates and is a […]
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 […]
A warm welcome awaits you at the Beeches where we are sure you will have a comfortable and relaxing time in this wonderful Scottish holiday location. Sleeping up to 8 persons, this beautiful holiday home is situated in the small tranquil hamlet of Relugas, 8 miles south of the Royal Burgh of Forres and just 24 […]
Ian & Barbara Neale are your hosts at Bradbush House B&B Darnaway, just outside Forres. They look forward to welcoming you to their home, which they run as a traditional and comfortable fishing lodge and guest house, close to the banks of the River Findhorn. Bradbush was built in the late 1800’s and is of […]
Situated in gloriously peaceful woodland by an enchanting lochan in the Laich of Moray, the 8 self-catering lodges stand in a sheltered valley four miles from the lovely country town of Forres. Moray is a beautiful area for holiday lodges in Scotland and is central for touring the whole of northern Scotland. The countryside around […]
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 […]
