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The Laird's Wing makes a handy base for exploring Forres and the coast and countryside around it.
Eating and drinking. Costa Coffee is one of the closest places to eat near The Laird's Wing (about 3.2 miles away), and Cafe 1496 is among the best rated nearby (4.7 stars). For a drink, Mosset Tavern and Thistle Bar are popular pubs nearby, and Kebabish Forres is handy for a takeaway.
Shops and essentials. The nearest shops include Lidl, Tesco Superstore, and Premier Forres, with Lidl the closest at about 3.0 miles away, useful for stocking up when you arrive at The Laird's Wing.
Things to do. Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery and The Witches Stone are close by, for a bit of history there is Forres War Memorial and Forres Market Cross, and Play Park is good for fresh air, the closest about 2.9 miles from The Laird's Wing.
Getting around. The nearest railway station is Forres (about 3.1 miles), local taxi firms include Spot On Cabs Forres Taxi and Platinum Wings, and the closest EV charging point is about 3.1 miles away.
Bringing the dog. Forres boarding kennels and cattery is the nearest daycare or boarding option, about 3.1 miles away.
More about Forres. To plan the rest of your stay, see our guide to things to do in Forres, with the best things to see and do, where to eat, and local events.