Marc Hindley Forres has an enviable display of floral sculptures and displays. Over the years, the volunteers that make this happen have won countless awards and accolades, but most of all, they make the town look beautiful. People come from miles around to see the displays in Grant Park. But there work doesn’t end there, there are … Read more
Findhorn Bay is a local nature reserve
The Findhorn Foundation is a spiritual community that offers retreats, workshops and a place to live and work for people who live a eco-friendly lifestyle. In their own words, it is a ‘dynamic experiment where everyday life is guided by the inner voice of spirit, where we work in co-creation with the intelligence of nature … Read more
This picturesque part of the Burgie Estate has more than 600 acres of trees, flowers and bushes. It offers a mix of full grown trees and hundreds of recently planted varieties. It’s a very pleasant walk around a woodland and water.. It has a good collection of rhododendrons, Sorbus, alder, birch and Tilia but also … Read more
The Altyre Estate has been the family home of the Cummings clan for 800 years. It is a privately owned family-run historic estate a short drive, walk or cycle (3 miles) from Forres. There are many points of interest here. Starting with the first you’ll come to if you enter from the A940. Loch of … Read more
This remote loch is a hidden gem, accessible by track, and well worth the walk.
This beautiful loch, just outside Forres, is a haven for wildlife and a relaxing place to visit.
Brodie Castle is a 16th-century castle that was the home of the Brodie clan.
Culbin is a diverse and ever-changing coastal forest. It has a fascinating network of tracks to explore on foot or by bike. It’s suitable for walking and cycling, with miles and miles of tracks. You can follow some of the waymarked routes such as Hill 99, or you can make your own way using a … Read more
Findhorn Beach is a long, uninterrupted stretch of fine white sandy beach.