Visit Forres There is a golfing landscape in Forres and the surrounding Moray area that is as appealing as it is underappreciated. Between the Cairngorm foothills and the Moray Firth, this part of Scotland has a character all its own. The game here is defined by firm turf, clean coastal air and a dramatic light, underpinned by … Read more
There are few places in Scotland where one can see the rise of agritourism as clearly as in Forres and the surrounding Moray area. It has become a preferred means of getting to know the Scottish countryside, and this part of the northeast is no exception. With its mix of fertile farmland, small villages, coastal … Read more
There is much to like about Forres for the traveller with a dog in tow. This historic town has an air of relaxation that serves as a fine counterpoint to the more crowded tourist haunts. Between the open countryside, woodland and coastal views, it makes for an agreeable base. The proposition for dog owners is … Read more
Findhorn Foundation
Tucked into the Moray countryside next to the River Findhorn, Logie Steading has become one of the most agreeable little excursions in the area. It is as much a craft village or café stop as it is a riverside retreat, and a sensible solution to the Scottish conundrum of how to occupy oneself when the … Read more
There is no mistaking the quality of local food in Forres; for all its modest size, the town has more to offer than one might expect. Walk down the high street and you will come across three well-regarded butchers, each in its own way putting a stamp on the town’s culinary profile. Throw in a … Read more
There is a certain singularity to Dallas Dhu in the Scottish whisky scene. One would be hard pressed to find another distillery quite like it, not because of what it produces, but for the way it is poised between the present and bygone days. Those with an appreciation for history will find more here than … Read more
Where the industry is ever more driven by global demand and the efficiencies of scale, Benromach prefers to go about things in a different manner. Located on the fringes of Speyside not far from Forres, this unassuming operation has made an art of restraint. With its limited output and hands-on methods, the distillery has a … Read more
If you have an hour to spare and would rather not be in the car, this is where to head. Sanquhar Pond is less than a mile from the High Street, set in a patch of woodland on the south side of town that most visitors never come across because they are not pointed in … Read more
There is a tendency to view a castle estate as something of a relic, all grand rooms and formal lawns with their stories kept behind velvet ropes. Brodie Castle does not give off that air. For families in search of both quiet and a bit of wonder, it is far more welcoming. Tucked into the … Read more