Brodie Pond

This is a pleasant walk around the pond at Brodie Castle. The water feature lies at the end of a long avenue of trees leading west from the castle. It provides a peaceful and relaxing walk, with wildlife and particularly birds to be seen all year round. It’s a great place for families to visit … Read more

Playful Garden

The Playful Garden, within the grounds of Brodie Castle, is a destination in itself. A huge sensory outdoor area with a different twist on some old favourites. A giant bunny, a tunnel, mirrored maze, spinning tops, all set in a garden setting with open space and many other little treats to keep the little ones … Read more

Sanquhar Loch and Woodlands

There are relaxing walks around Sanquhar Loch, a stretch of fresh water, which originated as an ornamental pond for the now demolished Sanquhar House. The stream which feeds the loch is the selected source of water for Benromach Distillery.

Moray Coast Trail

The Moray Coast Trail is a stunning 50-mile walk along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world… and it starts in Forres! With breathtaking views over the Moray Firth, rugged cliffs, hidden coves and the most deserted wide sandy beaches, it wends its way from Forres to Cullen and is well signposted. You … Read more

Randolph’s Leap

Randolph’s Leap is a walk along the River Findhorn, named after a specific point where the gorge narrows. It is said that at this point Thomas Randolph , who later became the Earl of Moray was chasing a member of the Comyn family who leaped the narrows to escape. It was originally called Comyn’s Leap, … Read more

Forres in Bloom

Forres has an enviable display of floral sculptures and displays. Over the years, the volunteers that make this happen have won countless awards and accolades, but most of all, they make the town look beautiful. People come from miles around to see the displays in Grant Park. But there work doesn’t end there, there are … Read more

Findhorn Foundation

The Findhorn Foundation is a spiritual community that offers retreats, workshops and a place to live and work for people who live a eco-friendly lifestyle. In their own words, it is a ‘dynamic experiment where everyday life is guided by the inner voice of spirit, where we work in co-creation with the intelligence of nature … Read more