The Royal Burgh of Forres is a beautiful small town steeped in history. A multi award winning town in both Britain and Scotland in Bloom, Forres takes great pride in its fantastic floral displays throughout the town. The most impressive of these lie in the main park of the town, Grant Park, where the floral sculptures attract great attention each year. History plays a large part in the town which once played host to royalty. Suenos stone, a 22 foot high sculpted stone from the Pictish era, is the largest of its kind in the world. Local legend says that the stone marks the crossroads where Macbeth met the three witches who were eventually imprisoned within the stone. If the stone were ever to be broken the witches would escape.
The picturesque coastal village of Findhorn is approximately six miles away.
Once an old fishing port Findhorn, with 7 miles of gorgeous unspoilt sandy beach, is a popular spot for tourists to visit. The beach stretches all the way to Burghead passing the stunning Roseisle forest. From Findhorn bay seals and the occasional dolphin can be seen. A perfect place to relax and spend the day on the beach with fish and chips or enjoying a pub meal in one of the fantastic local pubs.
A large attraction within Findhorn is the Findhorn Foundation. Founded in 1962 the community aims to create a sustainable future for the world and encourages a new way of living promoting spirituality and co-existence with nature. Each year the Findhorn Foundation welcomes thousands of visitors from around the world to experience and participate in their unique way of life.
