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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.
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 (12) · Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Beaches (1) · Hiking (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 CastleCastle in Moray, Scotland, UK5.6 km
- Benromach distilleryWhisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK1.1 km
- Royal Brackla distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK19 km
- Sueno's StonePictish symbol stone on the north-easterly edge of Forres, Moray, Scotland, UK1.6 km
- Dallas Dhu distilleryCategory A listed building in Moray, Scotland, UK1.7 km
- Darnaway CastleCastle in Moray, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Glenburgie distilleryFood and drink6.1 km
- Kinloss AbbeyRuined abbey in Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, UK4.4 km
- Pluscarden AbbeyBenedictine monastery in Moray, Scotland, UK11 km
- Rodney's StonePictish stone in Moray, Scotland, UK5.1 km
- Culbin Sands, Forest and Findhorn BayGeographical area in Moray, Scotland, UK4.7 km
- Roseisle distilleryWhisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK11 km
- Dava WayTrail in Moray, Scotland, UK15 km
- Dunphail CastleCastle in Moray, Scotland, UK11 km
- Dunphail HouseHouse in Moray, Scotland, UK11 km
- Dyke Parish ChurchChurch building in Dyke, Moray, Scotland, UK4.5 km
- Edinkillie HouseHouse in Moray, Scotland, UK12 km
- Findhorn ViaductRailway viaduct in Moray, Scotland1.6 km
- Falconer MuseumMuseum639 m
- Findhorn Bay Local Nature ReserveProtected area4.9 km
- Nairn MuseumMuseum in Nairn, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom16 km
- Nelson's Monument, Cluny Hills, ForresMonument in Moray, Scotland, UK1.2 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.
- JanBetter not6:57
- FebPossible9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:01
- MayBest time16:19
- JunBest time17:42
- JulBest time17:07
- AugBest time15:02
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:35
- DecPossible6:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tain15 places31 km
- Dufftown41 places34 km
- Alness23 places39 km
- Inverness57 places40 km
- Brora17 places49 km
- Culrain17 places59 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Forres?
The best known: Brodie Castle, Benromach distillery, Royal Brackla distillery, Sueno's Stone, Dallas Dhu 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 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.
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