Top Things to do in Moray
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Moray, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Moray, United Kingdom including Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre, The Craigmin Bridge, Shetland Bus Memorial, Sueno's Stone, Pluscarden Abbey, Covesea Lighthouse, Women's Land Army Memorial, The Nelson Tower, The Moray Coast Trail 'C' - Hopeman to Burghead, The Tolbooth.
Restaurants in Moray
1. Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By blossombob - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
Popped in here whilst waiting for my husband and a friend who were walking the coastal path. Packed full of information about the local fishing industry and the people involved. A fantastic bunch of gentlemen who volunteered. They were informative, friendly and couldn’t do more to make me feel welcome. They made me a lovely cup of tea and shared some homemade banana bread, which was delicious. When my husband and friend arrived, more tea and banana bread and lots of chat. An absolutely delightful place to visit.
2. The Craigmin Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
This is a pleasurable small walk along the burn of Letterfourie to the 17th Century Craigmin folly bridge. Please, when parking, park beside the smiddy antiques and not in front on local houses. The bridge has high unprotected drops both in and around the bridge, please take care and look after children. Please be aware there is no fairy village on the walk anymore
Reviewed By PollyAbderdeenshire - Inverness, United Kingdom
we went to see the bridge and were delighted to find the route through the trees is now a fairy village and the doors to all the fairy houses can be seen n either side of the path, it really does make it a magical walk. The fairies don't mind if you make a noise and you may see some of them are sitting in the trees. As with all woodland walks comfortable shoes as best, especially as the route down from the bridge to the burn below is steep and slippy, but you will be missing out if you don't go down to view the bridge from below. The bridge is phenomenal and well worth the trip.
3. Shetland Bus Memorial
4. Sueno's Stone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Coastal443174 - Gateshead, United Kingdom
What an amazing piece of history. Looks even more magnificent housed inside the glass protection. Enjoyed spending time looking at this stone with my children. Very interesting and worth a visit.
5. Pluscarden Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By snapper52 - Blantyre, United Kingdom
Pluscarden Abbey is a haven of tranquility and peacefulness rarely found in this world. The monks are very welcoming no matter your denomination or belief or even if you have none. The architecture is amazing when one thinks of the lack of Equipment available when it was originally built. The history of the place and dedication of those who revived it and are continuing to develop this great Abbey is truly amazing.
6. Covesea Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By docbob0707 - Oro Valley, United States
Preserved lighthouse that can be visited/viewed for a small donation. No longer operational. Excellent view of the Moray Firth. Old WWII pillbox seen between the lighthouse and the beach. Easy access to the beach.
7. Women's Land Army Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Elliemel
Finally made it to this memorial today and so glad I did! The most cheerful memorial I have ever seen - really portrays the spirit of these amazing ladies who worked so hard on the land during the wars. When taking photos, I felt the girls were smiling at me. Set amongst beautiful farmland (so fitting) with a stunning view over the Moray Firth. A peaceful place to sit and remember. Signposted from the main road but then we’re left high & dry. A further sign at Clochan would be helpful to assure travellers - maybe there is and I missed it! Do make the effort to find it. Heartwarming and thoughtful.
8. The Nelson Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Standing high on Cluny Hill, Nelson’s Tower looks down, with some presence, over Forres. Erected by public subscription, the tower was built as a memorial to Admiral Lord Nelson.
Reviewed By FindhornRover - Brighton, United Kingdom
We drove into Forres, parked in the car park behind the Co-op and walked across Grant Park to Cluny Hill. It's then a lovely walk through the trees to the tower. The guide books tell you to park in Grant Park car park but we did it like this because it added to the walk and we didn't have to park again in the town for the 'obligatory' coffee afterwards! Don't be put off by some reviews which tell you how steep the climb is. We're not great walkers but found it absolutely fine! When you get to the tower which is at the summit of Cluny Hill there are lovely views out to Findhorn Bay. Apparently, the tower has getting on for 100 steps so the views are going to be even better from the top. We were only in Scotland for the winter and unfortunately, therefore, couldn't see inside. But even so, it was well worth the visit. As we came down we saw the edge of the War Memorial. We branched off to it and walked round. That, too, is very pretty. Then, for coffee we went into Cafe 1496 on the High Street. It was really strong - even for us - and could have done with being served in slightly bigger cups. But at £2 and a great taste we were hardly going to grumble! All in all, a very enjoyable three hours spent.
9. The Moray Coast Trail 'C' - Hopeman to Burghead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By tufty1940 - Inverurie, United Kingdom
Simply wonderful walk of about 2miles along old railway line. Stunning scenery and wildlife not forgetting the geological history. Not to be missed
10. The Tolbooth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Forres Tolbooth, like its ancestors, has been right at the centre of this ancient Royal Burgh. There is evidence that the building has evolved through many variations, dilapidations, reconstructions and expansions over the best part of 800 years. The foundation stone for the new Court House and Public Offices was laid in 1838 to establish the building in its present form. The main feature of the Tolbooth is its impressive Court Room where once the town provosts made proclamations and magistrates made orders that unworthy citizens be detained in the adjacent prison building.
Reviewed By Gerrydew
Had a lunch here and was not disappointed. The restaurant was clean, tastefully decorated which created a relaxed, easy atmosphere. The menus, specials, lunch and regular menu gave lots of choice and we were able to mix and match dishes from the different menus. The seafood was obviously freshly caught and prepared and all the food was delicious and well presented. All the staff were polite, friendly and helpful. The cost was restaurant prices but fair for the thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.
