Forres Scottish Gaelic: Farrais
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Is Moray a good place to live?
Moray is well known for its outstanding natural resources, renowned brands, world famous coastlines and high standard of living. Voted as one of the top five rural regions in Scotland for quality of life, Moray offers affordable housing, great schools and beautiful scenery.
Are there Forres in the highlands?
The attractive town of Forres is one of Scotland's oldest small towns. Situated in Moray, about 27 miles north east of the Highland capital of Inverness, the town boasts a classic castle with impressive parks and gardens containing outstanding floral sculptures.
How old is Forres?
Forres was confirmed as a Royal Burgh around the year 1496; it has been recorded that Forres had its own Royal Castle originally built in 900AD, possibly from the time of Kenneth McAlpine the first king of united Scotland.
Is Brodie Castle worth visiting?
The guided tour can last between 70 - 90 minutes so young children might start to get a bit bored with the pace of the tour. However, there is an adventure playground for their entertainment. Brodie Castle is especially worth a visit in Spring to see the famous Daffodil displays.
Is Forres a nice place to live?
Living in Forres Situated on the Moray coast, Forres is one of Scotland's oldest, and arguably most picturesque, towns. In fact, the town takes its attractiveness so seriously that it's won several Britain in Bloom and Scotland in Bloom competitions for its beautiful floral displays.
What is Forres known?
Sitting between the floodplain of the River Findhorn and the wooded slopes of Cluny and Sanquhar Hills, Forres is well known for its award-winning floral sculptures and is steeped in local history and traditions.
Which region is Forres in?
Forres Scottish Gaelic: Farrais
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Is Elgin Scotland in the Highlands?
Nestled in the world-famous whisky region, Elgin lies on the south coast of the Moray Firth roughly midway between Inverness and Aberdeen and straddles the River Lossie.
Is Moray in the Scottish Highlands?
The Highland Council is the administrative body for much of the Highlands, with its administrative centre at Inverness. However, the Highlands also includes parts of the council areas of Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Moray, North Ayrshire, Perth and Kinross, Stirling and West Dunbartonshire.
Is Forres worth visiting?
A Royal Burgh since 1140, Forres is one of Scotland's oldest towns, and also one of its most attractive. Even if you don't have time to stop, it's worth following the old route of the main road through the town to gain a glimpse of what it has to offer.