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Surrounding attractions -
The nearby
Whisky Trail
A heavenly combination of whisky and water awaits you in whisky country,
encapsulating the true spirit of Scotland. A unique trail of world famous
malts, distinctive distilleries and a unique cooperage weaves among the
woods and glens of the Spey Valley.
Moray is truly malt whisky country but that’s not all Moray is famous
for. Baxters of Speyside, Walkers Shortbread and Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere
are just a few of the world-renowned names found here. Other attractions in
the area include castles at Brodie and Ballindalloch, Elgin's magnificent Cathedral,
known as 'the Lantern of the North and glorious gardens. Walk the Speyside
Way, from the coast, with its beautiful beaches and fishing villages, through
the fertile plains of the Laich of Moray, following the River Spey to the dramatic
Grampian Highlands.
Website - http://www.maltwhiskytrail.com/
 Dolphin watch
Affectionately known as tumblers, bottlenose dolphins have
been sighted in the Moray Firth for many years, with reports dating back as
far as 1898. Recent estimates indicate around 130 dolphins living in
the Firth, many of whom stay all year round. Bottlenose dolphins can
travel great distances, and individuals from the Moray Firth have been known
to journey as far South as Aberdeen and St Andrews. Within the Firth
itself concentrations of sightings occur around the deep water narrows at Kessock,
Chanonry Point and the Sutors at the entrance to the Cromarty Firth. These
sites are especially important to the dolphins in the summer and may be used
as breeding or feeding areas.
Several excellent golf
courses
Forres Golf Course
This James Braid and Willie Park designed course has hosted
the Northern Open 2000 and Scottish professional championship. Forres Golf
Club celebrated its centenary year in 1989. The tree-lined fairways and spectacular
views of surrounding its parkland setting make for a great golfing experience.
Coastal & woodland
walks - many fine beaches.
Forres and the surrounding area offers some beautiful forest,
river and coastal walks suitable for most abilities.
For Ornithologists Forres is a treasure trove, with sea & estuary birds
mixing with wood & moorland species all easily accessible to the keen ‘twitcher’.
 Cluny
Hill & Grant Park
The Cluny Hills and Grant Park form the centre of a network of walks for all
abilities. A peaceful walk through these charming woodlands on a summer’s
evening is just the thing before retiring. For the somewhat more energetic
climb to the top of the Cluny Hills visiting the historic Nelson’s
Tower, if you go to the top there is an excellent view across the Moray Firth.
Sanquar Pond
There are relaxing walks around Sanquhar Loch, a stretch of freshwater, which
originated as an ornamental pond for the now demolished Sanquhar House. The
stream which feed the Loch is the selected source of water for Benromach
Distillery.
Website - http://www.forresweb.net/walks.htm |
