Forres and the surrounding area in Springtime can only mean one thing – migration! As the daylight hours lengthen and the temperatures start to rise, birdwatchers keenly await the return of our summer visitors. Wheatear One of the first to arrive is the Wheatear, a dapper looking bird with the male sporting a rather dashing black … Read more
The Altyre Estate has been the family home of the Cummings clan for 800 years. It is a privately owned family-run historic estate a short drive, walk or cycle (3 miles) from Forres. There are many points of interest here. Starting with the first you’ll come to if you enter from the A940. Loch of … Read more
This remote loch is a hidden gem, accessible by track, and well worth the walk.
This beautiful loch, just outside Forres, is a haven for wildlife and a relaxing place to visit.
Brodie Castle is a 16th-century castle that was the home of the Brodie clan.
Culbin is a diverse and ever-changing coastal forest. It has a fascinating network of tracks to explore on foot or by bike. It’s suitable for walking and cycling, with miles and miles of tracks. You can follow some of the waymarked routes such as Hill 99, or you can make your own way using a … Read more
Findhorn Beach is a long, uninterrupted stretch of fine white sandy beach.
Dallas Dhu no longer makes whisky, but it is open to the public for visits and tours.
Benromach is a traditional Speyside distillery owned by a family of whisky-lovers.
This enormous carved stone show scenes likely to be of a Pictish battle