Forres has it's own great golf course, Muiryshade, designed by James Braid and Willie Park the course has been host to the Northern Open 2000 and also the Scottish professional championship.

The course is situated approx 1/2 mile from the Forres town centre and is an 18 hole, 6,141 yards, par 70 set on rolling parkland with wooded areas, it is open to visitors except on competition days.

Why not have a short Golf break at The Ramnee Hotel in Forres, Muiryshade has been acknowledged as one of the best parkland courses to be found anywhere in Scotland.

There is no shortage of golf courses in the Moray coast area and all offer very different experiences and challenges, for both novices and professionals. With at least 19 courses all easily accessable in less than an hours drive from Forres you will not be dissapointed, use the links to the right to view some of the websites of the different courses.

Forres and the north east of Scotland offers great facilities both on and off the golf course, the countryside and coastline is spectacular and inviting and the area is steeped in history.

Golf is by no means the only reason to visit Forres - but it's sure is a good one !