Cluny View Bed and Breakfast

Situated close to the Moray coast Forres is an ideal base to visit all that the north of Scotland has to offer.  It is a pretty town which takes pride and is famous for its annual floral displays.  The high street boasts a good variety of local shops and places to eat.  For more information go to www.forres-net.co.uk or http://www.forresweb.net

Findhorn was formerly a busy fishing village but now is a quiet village in an idyllic location.  The sheltered waters of Findhorn bay are popular with sailors and the miles of sandy beaches enjoyed by everyone.  On the outskirts of Findhorn you will find the Findhorn Foundation - a world famous holistic community and eco-village where visitors are welcome to walk around the community and see the various projects in action.

Moray and Aberdeenshire are at the heart of Scotlands whisky country with over 50 distilleries each with its own individual charm and taste.

The Malt Whisky Trail in Moray takes you on a tour of 8 famous distilleries and a cooperage. Many distilleries offer you the chance to take a guided tour and sample their whisky.

In Forres we have the Benromach Distillery which produces a traditional single scotch whisky. For a more in depth view of the production of whisky and its history visit the Dallas Dhu distillery just south of Forres.

The north east coast of Scotland and the Moray firth offer spectacular coastal scenery, from towering cliffs to sheltered bays and vast sandy beaches with spectacular sunsets.

Enjoy a gentle stroll or paddle in the clear waters or for the more adventurous try scuba diving, sailing or why not take a boat trip to visit the moray firths resident population of bottlenose dolphins!

Moray and Aberdeenshire boasts more than its fair share of historic houses from impressive ruins clinging to sea cliffs to grand mansions.

In the heart of Aberdeenshire a selection of 13 of the worlds most unique and striking castles can be found on the castle trail.  To the west of Forres stands Brodie Castle - a beautiful fortified house dating back to the 16th century.  The house and gardens are now maintained by the National trust for Scotland and are well worth a visit.

Forres is situated approx 27 miles east of the vibrant city of Inverness the gateway to the highlands..

Located at the top of the Great Glen a great variety of different kinds of landscape lie within easy reach of Inverness. Loch Ness is only a few minutes drive from Inverness. To the south and west lie the big hills in the heart of the Highlands, notably around Glen Affric. West of Inverness and with the little town of Beauly at its northern gateway, the long glen of Strathglass leads into these heartlands.

The Inverness area has a good range of historic sites and castles to visit, as well as Europe's best preserved 18th-century fort at Fort George. The sport and activity choice is also wide-ranging and includes the chance to spot the most famous resident of Loch Ness!

 Royal Deeside was much loved of course by Queen Victoria who described it as her "Dear Highland Paradise"and subsequent British monachs have shared her love for the area.

Royal Deeside is part of the Cairngorms National Park the UK's newest and largest park.  This area of outstanding natural beauty of high mountains ancient forests and sparkling rivers is home to some of Scotlands rarest flora & fauna.