What's nearby: Forres

Grant Park – 100 years in the community

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Grant Park was gifted to the town by one of its most famous sons, Sir Alexander Grant, in 1924. It contains a large park area with a natural arena. Along...
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James Thomson Monument

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At the western end of the high street is a memorial to a man who died in the Crimean War administering medical care to the wounded. The needle, as it...
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Forres in Bloom

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Forres in Bloom
2022: Winner of Beautiful Scotland Medium Town category and Gold Medal Sunken gardens – October 2022 Forres has an enviable display of floral sculptures and displays. Over the years, the...
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Mercat Cross

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Mercat Cross
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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Forres Tolbooth

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Forres Tolbooth
2024 opening times: Everyday from 10am to 3pm, must be pre-booked. The Forres Tolbooth is the town centre's most noticeable landmark standing prominently on the high street with its distinctive...
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Market Square

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Market Square
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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Nelson’s Tower

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Nelson's Tower
2024 opening times: 2-4pm every day till the end of September Nelson's Tower can be seen from miles away, its prominent position on the top of Cluny Hill marks the...
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Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

0.6 miles from Forres

Forres has a reasonably large swimming pool with a separate hydrotherapy pool and fitness centre. Swimming lessions and sessions are available throughout the week. The fitness centre has a selection...
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The ‘Witches Stone’

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Witches Stone, 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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Sueno’s Stone

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Sueno's Stone, 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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