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Nelson Tower |
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Built in 1806 to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson and his
victory at Trafalgar. The Tower gives a superb view of Forres, Findhorn
Bay and the Moray Firth.
Admission: Free |
Sueno's Stone |
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An ancient pictish standing stone - Sueno's Stone stands 23 feet high. It was most likely erected just before the start of this millennium, possibly
by Kenneth Mac Alpin - first king of the Scots after he defeated the kings
of the seven northern Pictish kingdoms. Sadly, it has had to be encased
in an armoured glass cover to prevent erosion and damage.
Admission: Free Open all year |
The Tolbooth |
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Work on the present day Tolbooth began in 1838 but there
has been a Tolbooth on this site since the twelfth century.  Click
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The Mercat Cross |
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The Mercat Cross stands in the Centre of the High Street in front of the Tolbooth Building. It is in the Gothic style of architecture and stands forty feet high. The Cross is a miniature version of the Sir Walter Scott's Monument in Edinburgh. |
The Falconer Museum |
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Founded in 1871, the museum was redeveloped in 2007 thanks to grants from a partnership of the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Moray Council, HIE (Moray) and The Friends of Falconer Museum. The museum tells the story of Dr Hugh Falconer emminent 19th century geologist, archaeologist, paleoanthropologist and who was also on a Bengali commission responsible for introducing tea to India.
The museum also features local artefacts as part of 19 separate themes exploring local life and heritage.
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St Laurence Church |
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An imposing and beautiful gothic church built in 1906. In 1390 a church on this site was burned to the ground by the Wolf of Badenoch on one of his raids. Admission: Free |
The Thomson Monument |
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On the site of Forres Castle stands an obelisk commemorating James Thomson,
who served as a surgeon in the Crimea and saved many lives. Although born in Cromarty the townsfolk, at that time, did not wish to have the monument placed there so it was erected in Forres and the reflected sunlight from the top stones can be seen in Cromarty across the Moray Firth. Made of granite, the monument stands some 50 feet tall. Admission: Free |
The Grant Park |
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Sunken Garden, Floral Sculptures, Woodland Walks, Children's Play Area,
Bowling Club, Cricket Pitch, Picnic Areas Admission: Free |
The Rose Garden |
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One of the many beautiful and pleasurable green park sites
dotted around the town. Admission: Free |
The Duck Pond |
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Just along from the Rose Garden - another of the many
beautiful and pleasurable green park sites dotted around the town. Admission: Free |
Sanquhar Pond |
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Enjoy the wooded walks around this man made pond with free fishing. Ideal for relaxing and picnicing Admission: Free |
Plasmon Mill Pond |
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Enjoy the tranquil walks around this newly renovated pond. Admission: Free |
The Witches Stone |
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This stone, thought to date from from Pictish times and to have been used as an altar to the Sun God, marks the resting place of one of three barrels in which three witches were rolled down Cluny Hill. |
Logie Steading |
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Logie Steading, originally built as a model
farm in the 1920's, has now been converted to present quality to visitors
in the tranquil Findhorn valley near the well known walks at Randolph's
Leap. |
Open 6 miles south of Forres Tel 01309 611378 |
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Benromach Distillery |
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This former distillery has been re-opened and now includes a visitor centre and conducted tours. |
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Dallas Dhu Distillery |
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This former distillery has been developed to allow visitors to see in
more detail how whisky is produced. Dallas Dhu was the last distillery to be built in the nineteenth century. Visitors can explore the old Victorian distillery and then enjoy a dram in the audio-visual theatre whilst watching the story of Scotch Whisky |
| Admission : | Adults - £2.50 Senior Citizens & UB40 Holders - £1.90 Children - £1.00 |
| Opening Times : | April to September |
| Telephone : | 01309 676548 |
Randolph's Leap |
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A popular beauty spot on the River Findhorn 7 miles south of Forres by
the A940 towards Grantown then the B9007 towards Carrbridge. The river at Randolph's Leap passes through an opening of rocks, roughly eight feet in width, tearing its way amid gigantic cliffs dashing over great boulders and swirling foaming pools. Above are fearsome cliffs and tree roots struggling for a grip on the sloping edges. |
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Brodie Castle |
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Three miles west of Forres on the A96 towards Inverness, the
Castle has been home to the Brodie family since 1160. It has a notable
collection of furniture and paintings and is now under the care of the National
Trust for Scotland. The gardens are known for their displays of daffodils, and there are pleasant walks and an adventure playground. |
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| Grounds: Open all year, daily from 9.30am to sunset Castle and Shop: April-Sept, Thursday - Monday, 11.00-18.00. |
Prices Adults - £5.00 Concessions - £3.75 Family Ticket - £13.50 Children under 5 - free National Trust Members - Free Telephone: 01309 641371 |
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The Tourist Office |
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For other attractions and information the friendly and award
winning staff at the Tourist Information Office on Forres High Street will
be pleased to give you more advice. |
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| 116 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 672938 |
Seasonal Opening: 10.00am to 1.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
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