Shopping in Forres
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Traditionally a market town, Forres still maintains a wide variety of small local independent traders. If you are tired of the faceless wonders of shopping centres why not visit a traditional High Street and look forward to shopping within a more friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Remember, all car parking in Forres is free. |
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Starting at the west end of the High Street you can purchase all your carpets and furniture at this long established Forres store. A carpet laying service is also available. | T D Logie 1 Bridge Street Forres Moray IV36 Tel No. 01309 673258 |
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Owner and beauty therapist Bev Huggins together with her team of beauty therapists will cater for all your beauty treatments. |
The Highland Beauty Clinic 153 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 675674 Website |
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We then come across the first of many "eateries". The Kebab Takeaway offers a variety of kebabs and pizzas to takeaway. |
Kebab & Pizza House |
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You will receive a warm welcome at this hairdressers catering for both ladies and gents. |
Quick Snip Too |
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As well as bread and confectioneries, Ashers also has a small restaurant housed in the old bake-house where coffee, snacks and lunches are served. |
Ashers Bakery Ltd |
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Back on the High Street and past St Laurence Church you come to the Town's oldest firm of Solicitors and Estate Agents: Messrs R & R Urquhart |
Messrs R & R Urquhart 117-121 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 672216 |
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Near the middle of the High Street you come across this excellent Jewellers who stock Watches, Gold and Silver Jewellery and Fine China. |
Smith Jeweller |
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Next door we have the town's largest shop supplying a wide variety of goods including, wallpapers, paints, garden supplies, fine china, gift items, candles, cutlery, and also a very popular coffee shop serving snacks and lunches. |
Mackenzie and Cruickshank |
| Ritsons Chartered Accountants (incorporating Johnston Ralph & Co) Ritsons, one of the leading Chartered Accountancy firms in the North of Scotland with offices from Inverness through to Buckie |
Ritsons C.A. |
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Victoria Wines sell wines, spirits and beers and also offer a glass hire service. |
Victoria Wine Company |
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Another long-established shop, DE Shoes cater for all the family's needs from designer trainers to slippers. |
D E Shoes |
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A long-established dispensing chemist selling toiletries, gifts and offering on-site photograph processing. |
Lloyds Pharmacy |
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A quick turn down into the lane takes you firstly to the Health Food Shop for organic and health products |
Health Food Shop |
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Still in the lane you can pamper your pet with all its needs from the many choices available at P.A.L.S. |
P.A.L.S. |
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At the end of the close pop into The Tackle Shop for Fishing and Countryside essentials |
The Tackle Shop |
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Back on to the High Street and we come to Gardner Financial Services who will offer you independent finanical advice. | Gardner Financial Services 95 High Street FORRES Moray Tel. No. 01309 675757 Fax No. 01309 676784 |
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Next we come to Cluny Estate Agents. If you are looking for a property to rent or buy they will be pleased to help. |
Cluny Estate Agents 91 High Street FORRES Moray Tel. No. 01309 673836 |
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Next we come to The Washington, the oldest stationers and largest card shop in town and also a National Lottery Outlet. |
The Washington |
| Rowlands Pharmacy is another dispensing chemist who also sells toiletries and gifts. |
Rowlands Pharmacy |
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As well as being a Newsagents, McColls also serves as a "corner shop" selling everyday food items, beer spirits and wine until 10pm. |
McColls |
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To take a break for all the 'retail therapy' why not stop off at Toast a coffee house/bar/restaurant all rolled into one. |
Toast High Street FORRES Moray |
| Looking for that special property - let Grampian Property Centre help you find your ideal home. |
Grampian Property Centre |
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Chimes by Day and Night makes for a welcome break from your day's shopping whether you need just a cup of tea, coffee, lunch or evening meal. They will also attend to your outside catering needs. |
Chimes By Day and Night |
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This High Street newcomer stocks interesting and unusual gifts from around the world. Well worth a vist. |
Babaloo |
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For all your electrical goods take at a look at the Hydro's choice of cookers, fridges, vacuum cleaners etc. |
Hydro Electric |
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Another long established Forres Firm - Macleans specialise in breads, confectionery and cakes all freshly baked on the premises. |
Macleans Bakery |
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HRM - Human Resources Management HRM has been helping people find jobs and develop careers since 1986. |
HRM |
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Pitman training specialises in delivering flexible, self-paced training programmes in IT, Office and Business Skills. | Pitman Training 57 High Street FORRES Moray IV36 1PB Tel No. 01309 672276 |
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Bob Hellyer at Jaycees will build you a PC to order whether it be for personal or business use. |
Jaycees Computer Centre |
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M&Co are part of a national chain store specialising in Ladies, Gents and Children's clothes. |
M&Co |
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Browsing for an antique? Have a look at the selection available from Michael Low Antiques |
Michael Low Antiques 45 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 673696 |
| The most popular restaurant in town - well worth a visit whether for coffee, lunch or dinner. | Chapter One 39 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 671682 |
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| Lunch orders and community shop Picnic takes us to the end of this side of the High Street | Picnic 37 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 675765 |
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Across the High Street now to a frequent award winning butchers. | Murdoch Bros 10 High Street FORRES Moray IV36 1DB Tel No. 01309 672805 |
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Next door the butchers is the aptly named "Sweeney's" a Gent's hairdressers with a traditional touch. | Sweeney's Barber Shop 16 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 672000 |
| New fashion shop retailer Zero is next | Zero 20 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 672717 |
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Varis Pipe Dreams is owned and run by Kevin Todd, who has been designing and producing wedding cakes for over 20 years. Kevin is trained in patisserie and a member of The British Sugarcraft Guild, Kevin is also a chocolatier and has taught and demonstrated various aspects of Sugar craft and Chocolatier and has aquired numerous awards over the years for his work. |
Varis Pipe Dreams |
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An excellent fish and chip shop with restaurant facilities and also manufactures of their own fresh dairy ice cream |
Miele's of Forres, Northern Fish Restaurant |
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Specialising in Ladies Lingerie - Sheenas also sells gents underwear | Sheenas 30 High Street Forres Tel No. 01309 671787 |
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A short walk round the corner takes your to Stuarts Cycle Shop selling bicycles, cycling equipment and sports accessories. | Stuarts Cycle Shop 32 High Street Forres Tel No. 01309 672432 |
| Back onto the High Street takes you to Superdrug for discounted Health Home and Beauty Products. |
Superdrug |
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| Tigi Retail Stockists, Sienna Spray Tan, Nail Bar (Gel & Acrylic Nails |
Pride Hair and Beauty 44 High Street FORRES IV36 1PF |
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You will receive a warm welcome at this hairdressers catering for both ladies and gents. |
Hair by Elaine |
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This nationally renowned convenience grocer is now open until 10pm |
The Scottish Co-op |
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For a stunning range of Mother of the Bride/Groom Outfits, Cruise Wear, Evening Wear and Casual Wear all complemented by matching shoes, bags, hats and jewellery Sizes 10 to 26. |
Connections |
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Penny's stocks gifts for all occasions | Penny's High Street FORRES Moray |
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Fraser Bros, a Butchers shop which will cater for all your meat requirements. |
Fraser Bros |
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Offering prescription glasses and contact lenses are Maclachlans Opticians. Designer Frames: Jimmy Choo, Dior, Gucci, Armani, Bench, KioYamato |
Maclachlans Opticians 74 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 675089 |
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A short walk down the lane takes you to Angies Mane Event - a hairdresser for both ladies and gents. |
Angies Mane Event 74b High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 671059 |
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For all your holiday and travel requirements this long established travel agent will look after you well. Also a booking office for Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. | Beaver Travel 78 High Street FORRES Moray IV36 1PH Tel No. 01309 672203 |
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A short walk down Tolbooth Street will take you to Simply Red where can relx, eat and drink in style |
Simply Red leys Road, FORRES IV36 1PH www.simplyredrestaurant.com Tel/Fax No. 01309 676737 |
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A short walk down Tolbooth Street will take you to Macbeths butchers and game dealers. Try some first class Scotch Beef from their own farms, local Pork, Lamb and Game or try their Burgers, Sausages, Haggis or Black Pudding, all made from their own recipes. |
Macbeth Butchers 11 Tolbooth Street FORRES Moray Tel/Fax No. 01309 672254 |
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This long-established hair stylists continues to offer the same high standards of service that keep its loyal customers coming back again and again. |
Stuarts Salon 13 Tolbooth Street FORRES Moray IV36 OPH Tel No. 01309 672428 |
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Sculptur Hairdressing Salon for the finest haircuts and styling |
Sculptur |
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The Blue Room for Tanning and beauty treatments |
The Blue Room |
| Pearl's Pet Care - a long established Pet Shops for all your pet's needs. | Pearl's Pet Care 20 Tolbooth Street FORRES Moray IV36 IPH Tel. No. 01309 671166 |
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At the foot of Tolbooth Street is Garrow Garage for car maintenance MOT's and petrol. | Garrow Bros Tolbooth Street FORRES Moray IV36 1PH Tel No. 01309 672375 |
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Continuing down Tolbooth Street and across the roundabout we come to McKlintock Opticians. |
McKlintocks Opticians |
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Moving from Tytler Street is the well known and quality house design and builders. Specialising in fitted kitchens, bathroms, bedroms, quality homes. |
Ian J S Wiseman |
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Walking across the roundabout again and opposite Applegrove Primary School is Sandra's Home Comforts where you can have your soft furnishings made to measure. |
Home Comforts by Sandra 5 Orchard Road FORRES Moray IV36 1PJ Tel No. 01309 671617 |
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Back on to the High Street now where we find Fast Fix - for shoe repairs, Trophies and engraving, Glass engraving key cutting and gifts. Fast Fix also have a 24 hours locksmith service. | Fast Fix Multi Service Centre 86 High Street FORRES Moray IV36 OQT Tel No. 01309 672233 |
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The nationally renowned Chemist selling medicines, toiletries gifts and dispensing private prescriptions. |
Boots The Chemist |
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For a taste of authenic Italian Cooking visit Amor Roma Taverna. Open 9am - 10pm |
Amor Roma 90 High Street FORRES Moray Tel No. 01309 696920 |
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This firm of solcitors will be happy to advise you on any legal matters and also act as Estate Agents for buying and selling property. |
Mackenzie and Grant 100 High Street FORRES Moray IV36 1NT Tel No. 01309 672126 |
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Macleans second high street bakers shop incorporating a self-service restaurant. | Macleans Bakery and Coffee Shop 110 High Street FORRES Moray IV36 1NT Tel No. 01309 672258 |
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A long established local firm of TV engineers, Harry Younie and staff will help you choose and install the latest TV's and satellite systems. They also specialise in Hi Fi Systems, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Cookers, Fridges and Freezers and light fittings. |
Younies |
| Marmalade stocks the latest in women's fashions from sizes 8 - 22 |
Marmalade |
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| Next door at Crafty Knits you will find all you need for crafts and knitting. |
Crafty Knits |
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Florries gives a more innovative approach to floral designs with a personal service and more attention to detail. Same day deliveries of ready-made arrangements, bouquets, baskets etc. | Flowers by Florries Florist 154 High Street FORRES IV36 1NP www.flowers-by-florries.co.uk Tel No. 01309 672676 |
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Finally, at this side of the High Street, Keystore provides a full post office service, grocery, newspapers, magazines, off-licence and video hire. | Keystore Grocers 172 High Street FORRES Moray IV36 1NN Tel No. 01309 672616 |
