Findhorn
in Moray of Scotland, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
57.657 and -3.608 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 57° 39' 25" and W -3° 36' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:35 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:27 am and 8:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Findhorn

Findhorn in Moray (Scotland) with it's 880 habitants is a town located in United Kingdom about 447 mi (or 719 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Findhorn is now 11:35 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Findhorn, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Kinloss in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Heart of Neolithic Orkney in a distance of 97 mi (or 156 km), North. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Elgin, Inverness, Highland, Forfar and Perth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Ramnee Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
Victoria Rd
IV36 3BN Forres
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:30
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:30


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Inveraray wins 2014 Europeans at Forres

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 42:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dronechorus

Saturday 28 June 2014 was a great day for Inveraray and District Pipe Band. The band, under Pipe Major Stuart Liddell, won its first ever Grade One Championship at the European Pipe Band ...


Cullybackey at the Forres Europeans 2014

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 08:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dronechorus

Cullybackey Pipe Band, from County Antrim, under Pipe Major Glenn Cupples playing in the Grade One Competition at the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres on 28 June 2014. The band's.


Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia at the 2014 Forres Europeans

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 43:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dronechorus

Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band under Pipe Major Ryan Canning got things off to a rousing start in the Grade One Contest at the European Pipe Band Championships held in Grant Park, ...


Field Marshal Montgomery triumphs at the Forres Europeans

Published: July 01, 2013
Length: 43:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dronechorus

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band directed by Pipe Major Richard Parkes MBE won the Grade One Competition at the European Pipe Band Championships playing this dazzling medley.


Police Scotland Fife at the Forres Europeans 2014

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 34:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dronechorus

Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band, under Pipe Major Douglas Murray, playing in the Grade One Competition at the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres on 28 June 2014. The band's medley ...


Red Arrows in Forres to celebate 70 years of RAF Kinloss

Published: June 25, 2009
Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marc Hindley

A Freedom of Forres parade and an aerial display from the ReD Arrows marked the mid-point of Benromach Forres Scottish Week, and the 70th anniversary of RAF Kinloss.


Spring Bank Holiday Weekend - Joyful Living

Published: May 04, 2009
Length: 46:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: FindhornFoundation

This was a promo video for our Joyful Living weekend. It was great fun and the weather was perfect!


RAF Kinloss Disbandment Parade, Forres

Published: May 24, 2011
Length: 37:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Marc Hindley

The last parade of servicemen and women from RAF Kinloss through the streets of Forres before their nearby base closes.


Forres Train Station

Published: August 21, 2014
Length: 41:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Aberdeen To Inverness Calling At Forres.


2014 European Pipe Band Championships Boghall & Bathgate Juvenile Pipe Band

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 21:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Neil Fraser

Boghall & Bathgate Juvenile Pipe Band. Boghall & Bathgate Pipes and Drums (Juvenile Band) at the European Pipe Band Championships 2014 at Forres.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Findhorn Foundation

The Findhorn Foundation is a Scottish charitable trust registered in 1972, formed by the spiritual community at the Findhorn Ecovillage, one of the largest intentional communities in Britain. It has been home to thousands of residents from more than 40 countries. The Foundation runs various educational programmes for the Findhorn community; it also houses about 40 community businesses such as the Findhorn Press and an alternative medicine centre.

Located at 57.653, -3.592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1972 establishments in Scotland, Organisations based in Moray, Organizations established in 1972, Charities based in Scotland, Intentional communities, New Age organizations, Findhorn community, Foundations based in Scotland, Spiritual organizations

Sueno's Stone

Sueno's Stone stands over 6.5 metres (about 21 feet) high and is a Picto-Scottish Class III standing stone on the north-easterly edge of Forres, Scotland. It is the largest surviving Pictish stone of its type in Scotland. It is situated on a raised bank on a now isolated section of the former road to Findhorn.

Located at 57.6157, -3.5977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Medieval Scotland, Monuments and memorials in Scotland, Outdoor sculptures in Scotland, Pictish art, Archaeology of Scotland, Medieval European sculptures

Findhorn

For other meanings of Findhorn, see Findhorn (disambiguation) Findhorn is a village in Moray, Scotland. It is located on the eastern shore of Findhorn Bay and immediately south of the Moray Firth. Findhorn is 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Kinloss, and about 5 miles (9 km) by road from Forres. The Findhorn Foundation, an educational charity and the associated ecovillage are located to the south of the village.

Located at 57.659, -3.611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Moray

Kinloss

Kinloss is a village in Moray, Scotland. It is located near the shore of Findhorn Bay, around 3 miles (5km) from Findhorn and 2.5 miles (4km) from Forres. Northeast of the village is Kinloss Barracks, formerly RAF Kinloss which opened on 1 April 1939.. It is believed that 1,000 aircraft were dismantled at Kinloss, after the end of the Second World War. Investigations are on for possible radioactive contamination in RAF Kinloss. The Cistercian Kinloss Abbey was created in 1150 by King David.

Located at 57.6337, -3.56756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Places in Moray

River Findhorn

The River Findhorn is one of the longest rivers in Scotland. Located in the north east, it flows into the Moray Firth on the north coast. It has one of the largest non-firth estuaries in Scotland. The river provides excellent salmon and trout fishing and is popular with anglers from across the globe. It also one of Scotland's classic white water kayaking rivers (varying from grade 2 to 4) and draws canoeists from across the country.

Located at 57.6333, -3.63333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Moray, Rivers of Scotland

Moray Firth fishing disaster

The Moray Firth fishing disaster of August 1848 was one of the worst fishing disasters in maritime history on the east coast of Scotland, and was caused by a severe storm that struck the Moray Firth. The event led to widespread improvements to harbours and significant changes to the design of fishing boats over the remainder of the 19th century.

Located at 57.695, -3.604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fishing in Scotland, Natural disasters in Scotland, 1848 disasters, Weather events in Scotland, 1840s meteorology, Maritime incidents in 1848, Maritime incidents in the United Kingdom, 1848 in Scotland, Fishing disasters, European windstorms

Findhorn Ecovillage

Findhorn Ecovillage is an experimental architectural community project based at The Park, in Moray, Scotland, near the village of Findhorn. The project's main aim is to demonstrate a sustainable development in environmental, social, and economic terms. Work began in the early 1980s under the auspices of the Findhorn Foundation but now includes a wide diversity of organisations and activities.

Located at 57.6539, -3.5908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Findhorn community, Low-energy building in the United Kingdom, Intentional communities, Utopian communities, 1980s architecture, Community currencies, Places in Moray, Sustainability in Scotland, Wind farms in Scotland, Housing in Scotland, 1982 establishments in Scotland, Populated places established in 1982, Sustainable buildings in the United Kingdom

Benromach distillery

Benromach is a Speyside distillery founded by Duncan McCallum and F.W. Brickman in 1898 and currently owned and run by Gordon and Macphail of Elgin. It is situated near Forres in Morayshire and is fed with spring water from the Chapelton Springs in the Romach Hills beside Forres.

Located at 57.6141, -3.62004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Scottish malt whisky, Companies established in 1898

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