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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Hire a motorhome to travel Scotland and you’ll get to see more than you bargained for.
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 […]
