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.
A rustic venue offering a variety of venue hire options suitable for weddings, music/theatre/ comedy events venue, retreats and residential courses, meetings parties, team building, group/society/club events and family gatherings and celebrations. Music and performance events venue hire The Loft has two main events venue spaces, our rustic barn venue can accommodate up to x100 […]
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 […]
The Dava Way is a 23-mile trail across the ancient Celtic province of Morayshire between the historic towns of Forres and Grantown-on-Spey. The route links Strathspey and the Cairngorms National Park with the Moray Coast in Northeast Scotland. Almost all of the route follows the old Highland Railway line and is off road and safe […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Enjoy Scottish village life in this charming and tranquil 3-Bed cottage overlooking Findhorn Bay. This relaxing location offers panoramic views from the glazed sunroom and rooftop terrace. The cottage is located in the heart of Findhorn’s historic conservation area where you can readily access local bars, shops and the beach via the characterful lanes. The […]
Born in Forres, Moray, in 2017 The Bike Bothy is a social bike shop run by cyclists for cyclist. This brand new workshop and store on Forres High Street sells a whole range of bikes, parts and accessories from a whole range of top brands. They are a Cannondale, Cube, Forme and Kona dealer. They […]
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 […]
