Castles · Scottish Highlands
Forres
In or near Kinloss.
Forres (; Scottish Gaelic: Farrais) is a town and former royal burgh in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Inverness and 12 miles (19 km) west of Elg
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Forres · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Forres Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Forres, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is IV36 1ER. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Forres (; Scottish Gaelic: Farrais) is a town and former royal burgh in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Inverness and 12 miles (19 km) west of Elgin. Forres has been a winner of the Scotland in Bloom award on several occasions. There are many geographical and historical attractions nearby such as the River Findhorn, and there are also classical, historical artifacts and monuments within the town itself, such as Forres Tolbooth and Nelson's Tower. Brodie Castle, the home of the Brodie Clan, lies to the west of the town, close to the A96.
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From the Wikipedia article
Forres (; Scottish Gaelic: Farrais) is a town and former royal burgh in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Inverness and 12 miles (19 km) west of Elgin. Forres has been a winner of the Scotland in Bloom award on several occasions. There are many geographical and historical attractions nearby such as the River Findhorn, and there are also classical, historical artifacts and monuments within the town itself, such as Forres Tolbooth and Nelson's Tower. Brodie Castle, the home of the Brodie Clan, lies to the west of the town, close to the A96.
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Background
History
The town is the location of Sueno's Stone, an enormous carved stone probably created by Picts to commemorate a battle against Norse invaders. The stele is 20 feet tall and encased in glass structure to protect it from the elements and graffiti. Sueno's Stone translates to Sven's Stone. It dates from AD 850 to AD 950. A royal castle was present in the area from at least 900 AD, and around 1140 AD Forres became a royal burgh. Royal burghs were founded by the Kings of Scots of the 12th century to encourage trade and economic improvement. The local abbey was plundered by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. in Forres]] On 23 June 1496 King James IV of Scotland issued a Royal Charter laying down the…
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- Coordinates
- 57.6080, -3.6200
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 1ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Forres (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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War Memorial, Market Green, Bridge Street, Forres
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Monument To James Thomson, High Street, Forres
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James Thomson Monument
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Castlehill Church, High Street, Forres
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St Laurence Parish Church, High Street, Forres
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Mercat Cross
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Whitley Bomber NI440 Air Crash Memorial Plaque
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forres?
- Forres is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 1ER).
- What is Forres?
- Forres (; Scottish Gaelic: Farrais) is a town and former royal burgh in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Inverness and 12 miles (19 km) west of Elg
- How do I get to Forres?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 1ER.
- Does Forres charge admission?
- Forres typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Forres?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 1ER.