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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The present St Laurence Church stands on a site which has been used for Christian worship since the middle of the 13th century, when Scots King Alexander III erected a chapel in honour of St Laurence as a memorial to his late wife Margaret. The present building is relatively modern. Its foundation stone was laid […]
Hire a motorhome to travel Scotland and you’ll get to see more than you bargained for.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Luxury Glamping in a historic setting. Macbeth’s Hillock is the site where Shakespeare’s Macbeth is said to have met with the three witches that told of his rise to King and then his future demise. At this idyllic historic meeting place we have 5 luxury Glamping pods each with en-suite shower room, kitchen area, table and stools. Each […]
