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Forres

Town in Moray, Scotland, UK

Country: United Kingdom
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1.Stated in archINFORMRetrieved 2018-11-05
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Located in: Moray(since 1996)
, Forres(until 1930)
, Morayshire(1930–1975)
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Population: 10,100(2016)
Postal code: IV36
Website: forresweb.net

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Forres, is a historical market town and former royal burgh in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast 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 also classical, historical artifacts and monuments within the town itself, such as Forres Tolbooth and Nelson's Tower. Brodie Castle, the home of the Brodie Clan, lies to the west of the town, close to the A96.

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OS grid reference: NJ034578
Local dialing code: 01309
Historic county: Morayshire

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57.6086, -3.6157OpenStreetMap ↗

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