Tagged activity: history

All things of historical interest within a day’s travelling of Forres. See more local history about Forres at visitforres.scot/forres/history/

Tomintoul

36 miles from Forres

This "model village" was built in 1775 by Alexander Gordon the 4th Duke of Gordon, 20 years after the military road by William Caulfeild appeared – now the A939. Although Gordon encouraged the...
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Corgarff Castle

45 miles from Forres

The magnificent view of this castle appears over the horizon if you're driving south. Its isolation in the glen makes this medieval house a spectacle in the landscape. On closer...
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Loch Ness

30 miles from Forres

Loch Ness is famous the world over. In fact, it is probably more famous than Scotland itself. People come from all over the world in the hope of a chance...
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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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The ‘Witches Stone’

Witches Stone, Forres

0.7 miles from Forres

One of the darkest stories Forres has to tell is the tale of the Witches Stone. Situated just metres from the police station, an innocuous boulder lies jammed between the...
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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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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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