Tagged activity: architecture

Ardclach Bell Tower

12 miles from Forres

The Ardclach Bell Tower sits elusively on a hill above the River Findhorn. If it wasn't so well signposted from the A939, it would be difficult to find. Once you've...
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Craigellachie

25 miles from Forres

Craigellachie is a small village situated where the River Spey and River Fiddich meet. The two rivers are synonymous with Speyside whisky production, as is the village itself, being dominated...
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Inverness

26 miles from Forres

Inverness is often known as the 'Highland Capital because it is the largest settlement in the sprawling county. It became a city in 2000 and more recently gained another tag...
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Forres Tolbooth

Forres Tolbooth

0 miles from Forres

2025 opening times: by arrangement, contact the Fores Heritage Trust The Forres Tolbooth is the town centre's most noticeable landmark standing prominently on the high street with its distinctive cupola...
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Mercat Cross

Mercat Cross

0 miles from Forres

The Mercat Cross in Forres is, as many will have assumed, modelled on the much grander Scott Monument in Princes Street, Edinburgh. The Category B listed structure was designed by...
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Market Square

Market Square

0 miles from Forres

The Market Square is a small public space between the Tolbooth and the Mercat Cross. Although only paved in recent years, the square is actually more of a triangle formed...
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Sueno’s Stone

Sueno's Stone, Forres

0.8 miles from Forres

This outstanding monolith is the tallest carved standing stone in Scotland and one of the most richly-carved examples in the UK. This enormous carved stone is thought to have been...
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Kinloss Abbey

Kinloss Abbey

3.1 miles from Forres

At Kinloss are the remains of a Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1150 by King David. The abbey came under the protection of the Bishop of Moray and was selected to...
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Brodie Castle

Brodie Castle

3.9 miles from Forres

Brodie Castle is a grand 16th-century castle that was the home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years. It was gifted to the National Trust for Scotland who now...
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Duffus Castle

Duffus Castle

12.7 miles from Forres

Duffus Castle is now in ruins, but it was once the strongest fortress in Scotland. Originally, this would have been a wooden castle built in the 1100s on the top...
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