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...

Lecht Mine

41 miles from Forres

The Lecht Mine is a prominent building set back from the road between Tomintoul and The Lecht ski centre. It is a former iron mining site that operated between 1730 and 1737, and...

The Lecht

42 miles from Forres

The Lecht is a ski resort on the A939 between Cockbridge and Tomintoul. It has been in operation since the 1970s, and as many people are aware, this road is one...

Balmoral Castle and Estate

59 miles from Forres

Balmoral Castle is the Scottish holiday home of the Royal family. As well as the grounds, there are gardens, exhibitions, gift shops and a coffee shop to visit, and when...