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