Forres, an ancient Royal Burgh Town, is situated in the
North of Scotland on the Moray Coast. The Royal Burgh of
Forres is thought to be the "Varris" shown on maps by Ptolemy almost
2,000 years ago. There was a Royal Castle here from at least 900AD and
in around 1140AD it became a Royal Burgh. Royal Burghs were founded by
the Kings of the 12th century to encourage trade and economic
improvement.
Forres has grown much in recent years and now has over
9,000 inhabitants. Sitting between the floodplain of the River Findhorn
and the wooded slopes of Cluny and Sanquhar Hills, Forres is well known
for its award wining floral sculptures and is steeped in local history
and traditions.
Photographs of Forres
Photographs of Forres can be viewed
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