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What to do and see in Forres, Scotland: The Best Museums
Forres (/ˈfɒrɪs/; Scottish Gaelic: Farrais) is a town and former royal burgh situated in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of Inverness and 12 miles (19 km) west of Elgin. Forres has been a winner of the Scotland in Bloom award on several occasions. There are many geographical and historical attractions nearby such as the River Findhorn, and there are many historical artifacts and monuments within the town itself.
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1. Jonathan Wheeler Art Studio
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A fine arts company based in the Scottish Highlands dedicated to watercolour paintings. Our studio is located in an ecological house in the Findhorn Community on the Moray Firth. Paintings are published as limited editions and signed editions watercolour prints, and they are on sale on our website. Although our studio is open for visitors most of the year we recommend contacting us via phone or email to check availability (I might be away capturing the great beauties of Scotland!) Original paintings are also for sale and we welcome commissions! For more please visit our website or our Facebook Page If you like my work, please do feel free to drop a note! Thank you!
2. Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
The now defunct distillery is a museum.
Reviewed By Don_G_Wright - Vancouver, Canada
Our Scotland Explorer pass include admission to this historic distillery, so we did our best to make sense of Google Maps and the car GPS and eventually found it. Note to Historic Scotland - better signage and make sure Google is steering potential visitors in the right direction! Once inside, it’s a self-tour with an audio guide. You learn about the art of distilling whisky, and the history of this particular distillery. It was a quiet day, most of the time we had the place to ourselves. At the end of the walk-about, you get a free dram of a local blend, always a good way to end a tour. It was fascinating to see the huge copper tanks and wooden barrels, walk through the various production rooms and buildings, and peek inside the warehouse. By the way, this distillery was built in 1899 and operated, with some slowdowns and stoppages, until 1983. What’s on view is just how it was left on the day it closed. Oh, we also learned the word whisky is derived from uisge beatha, Gaelic for “water of life”. Indeed!
3. Findhorn Heritage and Icehouse
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By CindyLou2013
The Icehouse looks like a door into the ground. What a delightful surprise inside. The displays are life-like and incredibly professional. The life and times and history of the area is just amazing, who knew! They supplied London with their fresh caught salmon in the heydays of operation. Take a minute and sit in the boat to hear REAL stories from the locals-if you can understand them. The volunteer at the desk was just as knowledgeable and enthusiastic with his history as well, being related to generations of Findhornians. Make the time for a stop by. Limited hours so check in advance. A must see to understand and truly appreciate the Moray Firth and Findhorn. Entry by donation so leave some appreciation behind!
4. The Falconer Museum
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By reed256 - Inverness, United Kingdom
Learn about Dr. Falconer after whom the museum is named, a remarkable man. Friend of Darwin and almost the founder of modern palaeontology and geology, naturalist and maker of the tea industry in India. A video in upper room gives a very clear picture of his life and worth. The remainder of the museum is well set out and informative on life and conditions from prehistory to almost the present day covering many aspects of life and local history of around Forres. I hope the museum can be saved for future generations. The lady receptionist was most helpful.
5. Moray Art Centre
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3.5 based on 15 reviews
Moray Art Centre is an eco-designed, purpose built Arts Centre, based on the Findhorn coast, North East Scotland and aims to provide a stimulating environment for visual arts education and appreciation.
