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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
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- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
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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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
Sources
- wikipedia: Forres (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forres?
- Forres is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (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?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 1ER. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.