One does not come to Scotland and be taken aback by the rain. It is as much a part of the scenery here as the hills, an atmospheric punctuation mark that lends its moody beauty to Moray and the Highlands. But for those in Forres, the familiar drizzle should not be cause for any letdown. … Read more
For those putting together a stay in Moray, Forres is hard to beat as a home base. It is compact and welcoming, yet its position between the coast, the countryside and the Highland landmarks gives it an advantage over some of the bigger destinations: you get straightforward access to a great deal without the bother … Read more
There are few visitor attractions in Forres that can be said to have as much character as The House of Automata. Set within the town’s historic fabric, it is one of those rare places where one feels less like a patron of a museum and more as though one has come face to face with … Read more
The Rotary Club of Forres and Local Favourite Recipes: A Community Cookbook to be Celebrated There is a place on a every kitchen shelf for community cookbooks. They are not merely collections of instructions and ingredients but rather a portrait of the domestic life, traditions and tastes that define a town. To celebrate its 75th … Read more
There is an elemental quality to the coastal experience in Findhorn, set on Scotland’s northeast coast where the Moray Firth gives way to open skies and a shoreline that is in a state of constant flux. It is a village with a history written in its fishing heritage and wildlife, one that feels as much … Read more
You would be forgiven for missing the small stone ice house as you make your way along the Findhorn shoreline. It is an unassuming 19th-century edifice, yet one with a history to match its stature. This was once a key part of the commerce that brought fresh salmon from the Moray Firth to London dining … Read more
There are not many places in Scotland with the quiet pull of RAF Kinloss for those with an interest in military history or aviation. Situated on the Moray coast, the former Royal Air Force station was once central to maritime patrol and the kind of vigilance that defined the Cold War, all under the watchful … Read more
There is a certain kind of reward to be had just past the obvious. For those who have made their way around Forres’s more recognisable landmarks and put in some time on the high street, or have followed the well-trodden paths of the wider Moray landscape, the villages of Rafford, Dunphail, Dyke and Kintessack are … Read more
There is a time of year when the transition from late spring to early summer sees Forres shed its air of being just another Highland town and put on the appearance of a garden. Lampposts are weighed down with hanging baskets, planters are full of colour and civic spaces you might not have given a … Read more