# Things to see in Forres (United Kingdom): 22 places and when to go

> Forres is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Food and drink (4), Museums and art (3). The best known are Brodie Castle, Benromach distillery and Royal Brackla distillery. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/forres/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Kingdom · 57.6045, -3.6158
- **Places:** 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/historia/) (12) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gastronomia/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/museos/) (3) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/naturaleza/) (2) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/playa/) (1) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/senderismo/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March, October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 185 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Forres

The places in and around Forres, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Brodie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brodie-castle/): Castle in Moray, Scotland, UK · 5.6 km
- [Benromach distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/benromach-distillery/): Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK · 1.1 km
- [Royal Brackla distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/royal-brackla-distillery/): Whisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK · 19 km
- [Sueno's Stone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/sueno-s-stone/): Pictish symbol stone on the north-easterly edge of Forres, Moray, Scotland, UK · 1.6 km
- [Dallas Dhu distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dallas-dhu-historic-distillery/): Category A listed building in Moray, Scotland, UK · 1.7 km
- [Darnaway Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/darnaway-castle/): Castle in Moray, Scotland, UK · 5.2 km
- [Glenburgie distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/glenburgie-distillery/): Food and drink · 6.1 km
- [Kinloss Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kinloss-abbey/): Ruined abbey in Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, UK · 4.4 km
- [Pluscarden Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/pluscarden-abbey/): Benedictine monastery in Moray, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Rodney's Stone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/rodney-s-stone/): Pictish stone in Moray, Scotland, UK · 5.1 km
- [Culbin Sands, Forest and Findhorn Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/findhorn-bay/): Geographical area in Moray, Scotland, UK · 4.7 km
- [Roseisle distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/roseisle-distillery/): Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Dava Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dava-way/): Trail in Moray, Scotland, UK · 15 km
- [Dunphail Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dunphail-castle/): Castle in Moray, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Dunphail House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dunphail-house/): House in Moray, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Dyke Parish Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dyke-parish-church/): Church building in Dyke, Moray, Scotland, UK · 4.5 km
- [Edinkillie House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/edinkillie-house/): House in Moray, Scotland, UK · 12 km
- [Findhorn Viaduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/findhorn-viaduct/): Railway viaduct in Moray, Scotland · 1.6 km
- [Falconer Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/falconer-museum/): Museum · 639 m
- [Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/findhorn-bay-local-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 4.9 km
- [Nairn Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/nairn-museum/): Museum in Nairn, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom · 16 km
- [Nelson's Monument, Cluny Hills, Forres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/nelson-s-tower/): Monument in Moray, Scotland, UK · 1.2 km

## When to go to Forres

The best time to visit Forres is **April to September**; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 6 h 57 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 05 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 24 |
| April | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 19 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 07 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 02 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 28 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 56 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 35 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 18 |

In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Forres

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 185 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.6045%2C-3.6158)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.6045%2C-3.6158)

## Other towns nearby

- [Tain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/tain/): 15 places · 31 km
- [Dufftown](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dufftown/): 41 places · 34 km
- [Alness](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/alness/): 23 places · 39 km
- [Inverness](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/inverness/): 57 places · 40 km
- [Brora](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brora/): 17 places · 49 km
- [Culrain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/culrain/): 17 places · 59 km

And all of United Kingdom, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Forres?

The best known: [Brodie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brodie-castle/), [Benromach distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/benromach-distillery/), [Royal Brackla distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/royal-brackla-distillery/), [Sueno's Stone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/sueno-s-stone/), [Dallas Dhu distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dallas-dhu-historic-distillery/). In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Forres?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 18.

### How do you get to Forres?

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 185 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=57.6045%2C-3.6158) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Forres as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).