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24/03/2026

Nelson’s tower will re-open for the season this Saturday, 28 March from 2-4pm. Entry is by donation.

The Tolbooth and Nelson's Tower will be open again to tourists this spring.

Nelson's Tower will open this Saturday. It will be open everyday from 2-4pm until the end of September. Entry is by donation and we take cash or cards.

The Tolbooth where you can tour the old police cells, jailhouse, courtroom and clocktower will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-midday. Just turn up. The cost is £7.50 for those aged 16 and over. To book a tour of the Tolbooth outwith these times please email: [email protected]

Visit Forres

12/06/2025

☀️The forecast is looking good just now, perfect for booking a trip out with North 58 Sea Adventures - Findhorn. You never know, you may just spot an Orca.

02/05/2025

Looking for last minute accommodation over the bank holiday? The Loft Glamping & Camping have availability AND a three nights for two offer.

See post for details ⤵️

01/05/2025

Sueno’s Stone - This huge seven metre Pictish carved monolith is situated at the eastern end of the town, just off the A96. It was carved between the mid AD 800s and early AD 900s. Featuring detailed illustrations etched into all four faces of this local sandstone slab.

Maintained by Historic Environment Scotland and FREE to visit.

26/03/2025

The town's most iconic landmark, Nelson's Tower, will open for the season on Saturday 29 March.

Climb the narrow winding staircase to the rooftop viewpoint where you can see over the town and Findhorn Bay. On the way up you can visit the rooms to find out more about Nelson and the history of Forres.

Manned by volunteer guides, it will be open daily until the end of September between 2pm and 4pm. Entry by donation (cash or card)

Forres Heritage Trust

24/03/2025

Prepare for take-off… Morayvia is about to open for the season from this Saturday 29 March.

This superb aviation museum in Kinloss will keep young and old entertained for hours. Manned by volunteers, many of whom are servicemen with a wealth of knowledge and lots of interesting stories to tell.

Open every Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm, last entry 4pm.

Find out more by visiting their page.

18/03/2025

The gorgeous St Laurence building looking very colourful, with blue skies, flowers and blossom signalling spring is around the corner.

05/02/2025

Nelson's Tower is the first thing you see as you approach the town, standing prominently on the top of Cluny Hill.

For more than 200 years, this monument to Lord Nelson has been an icon in the town, and in recent years has been opened up to the public, with a narrow spiral stone staircase winding to the top, with views over the town and Findhorn Bay.

We've updated our page for 2025 which now includes video and audio for a full, immersive experience: https://visitforres.scot/listing/nelsons-tower/

Forres Heritage Trust Forres Connected - Culture and Heritage

04/02/2025

🥾The Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival is back from 13-23 June. Keep an eye out for more details.

S A V E T H E D A T E
13 - 23 June 2025
The Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival is back!

01/02/2025

Have you visited Kinloss Abbey? It was founded in 1150 by King David.

It became one of the largest and wealthiest Cistercian houses in Scotland and it was extended many times.

In the grounds you will find many Commonwealth War Graves.