The Green Loch

An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)

45 miles from Forres

Sitting deep within the Glenmore Forest in the Cairngorms National Park is this little gem, The Green Loch – so-called due to its unusually deep and vivid turquoise colour. Most...

Craigellachie Nature Reserve

34 miles from Forres

Despite its name, this nature reserve is in Aviemore. The Craigellachie village of whisky fame is nearly 40 miles away. When you visit Aviemore, you might think the A9 cuts...

Loch an Eilein

37 miles from Forres

Beautiful woodland walk with castle ruins Loch an Eilein is a natural body of water that offers a tranquil place to walk and picnic. It is part of the Rothiemurchus...

Millbuies Country Park

16.6 miles from Forres

Millbuies is a trout fishery and country estate easily accessible by road, and providing a pleasant place to walk and fish as well as a habitat for wildlife. A giant...

Cairngorm Mountain ski resort

45 miles from Forres

Although Cairngorm Mountain is principally a ski resort, it offers things to do all year round. The funicular railway that runs from the car park to the Ptarmigan station is...

Ben Rinnes

Ben Rinnes

33 miles from Forres

Ben Rinnes is Moray's highest peak, with a summit of 2733ft (841 metres). It offers outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. It is a popular spot for walking, mountain biking...

Aberlour

26 miles from Forres

Technically, this vilage is called Charleston of Aberlour, but shortened to Aberlour. It was named by Charles Grant of Elchies in 1812 after his son, also Charles. The village dates...

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...

Torridon

miles from Forres

Torridon is a village in the west Highlands that also gives its name to the loch and the area. It's a small village typical of those on the west coast,...

Crovie

57 miles from Forres

Crovie (pronounced croovy) is one of three coastal villages tucked so tightly into this part of the coast, that you're advised to leave your car at the top of the...