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Auchindoun Castle
The castle, which stands within the ramparts of an Iron Age hill fort, was built for John, earl of Mar, in the 15th century but he was murdered by his own brother King James III.
Auchindoun Castle then passed to Thomas Cochrane, one of the king’s favourites, who came to an unpleasant end when he was hanged from Lauder Bridge in 1482 by jealous nobles led by Archibald “Bell-the-Cat” Douglas, earl of Angus.
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Ballindalloch Castle
Ballindalloch Castle is home to the Macpherson-Grant family and has been since 1546. It is one of very few historic family homes in Scotland to be continually inhabited by the same family for over four hundred and sixty years.
Ballindalloch Castle was originally built in the traditional Z plan, but has been greatly extended and developed over the centuries. Beginning its life in more turbulent times as a traditional fortified tower house, it has developed into an elegant country house of excellent quality.
Ballindalloch Castle is justifiably known as the "Pearl of the North" and lies in a beautiful Speyside setting between the rivers Spey and Avon. The estate consists of farmland, woodland, sporting interests, a variety of properties and a world class golf course.
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Califer Hill Viewpoint
A 5 minute drive from Forres is Califer Hill Viewpoint, the views across the Moray Firth are breathtaking a great place for a picnic on a sunny summers day.
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Duffus Castle
Duffus Castle stands on an elevated mound on what was once the north western shore of the Loch of Spynie. Over the years this loch silted up and was drained to be reclaimed as farmland. A deep moat surrounded the castle, which can still be seen, with a parapet wall and drawbridge. From the then low lying marshy state of the ground it was a peninsula, and thus well secured against attack.
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Elgin Cathedral
One of Scotland’s most beautiful medieval buildings, Elgin Cathedral is a magnificent ruin, much of which dates back to the 13th century.
Its many outstanding architectural features include the country’s finest octagonal chapter house.
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Millbuies Country Park
The Country Park is situated 4 miles south of Elgin close to the A941. There is a trout fishery, woodland and loch side walks and a picnic and barbecue area.
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Pluscarden Abbey
Pluscarden Abbey is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery located in the glen of the Black Burn about 10 kilometres south-west of Elgin, in Moray, Scotland. It has been for most of its history a priory and was founded in 1230 by Alexander III of Scotland.
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Sueno's Stone
The massive (23 feet, 7 metres, high) 9th century Sueno's Stone at Forres in Moray. It is the largest known Pictish sculptured stone. On one side is a large cross. On the other side are scenes of fighting and killing, dead and decapitated bodies...almost a hundred figures in all.
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The Nelson Tower
The tower is a short walk (ten to fifteen minutes) from the car park up to the top of Cluny Hill, along well maintained paths. When you get to the tower you will be able to climb the 96 steps to the viewing area on the roof. Please take care inside the tower as the floor and stairs have uneven stone surfaces.
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WDCS Wildlife Centre
Based at the mouth of the River Spey on the southern side of the Moray Firth on the east coast of Scotland, our centre is about an hour’s drive from Inverness. Set on a 450 hectare nature reserve with exhibitions, café and shop, it’s a fantastic day out!
The Centre is based in a wildlife haven that is home to ospreys, grey and harbour seals, otters, wildfowl and waders. Part of a 450 hectare nature reserve, it is a breathtaking and truly unique part of Scotland.
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Friday 25 May 2012
