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The World Orienteering Championships and Scottish 6 Days in 2015 After a hugely successful Scottish 6 Days in Moray in 2013, the World Orienteering Championships were held again in this part of the country in 2015 but with even more runners! The event was tied in with the Scottish 6 Days and included locations further afield, such as Glen Affric, as well as in the Darnaway forest, right on our doorstep. Over 5,000 runners of all ages and standards took part. After some fantastic orienteering the wonderful Moray beaches, wildlife, castles, whisky, woollens, shortbread and tartan are all about to visit and enjoy. If you were here in 2013 and 2015 you will surely want to visit again - and we look forward to greeting you!

7th July 2018 Forres Highland Games. Annual event held in Grant Park. Opening ceremony at 12:30. Includes massed Pipe Bands, Highland dancing, 10k road race and heavy weight events, as well as senior and junior events. . 30 June 2018 European Pipe Band Championships. See opposite. 6th May 2018 Benromach Forres Vintage Vehicle Theme Day. Grant Park from 10am. Summer 2018 Forres in Bloom. Magnificent floral displays; centred around Grant Park. Gold Awards in 2008, 2009 and 2010. In the past … 1 - 7 August 2015 World Orienteering Champs and Scottish 6 Days. See below.

European Massed Pipe Band Championships A World Class event held on the last Saturday in June that celebrates the very best in Pipe Band music, Scottish Culture and Heritage. The Championships include Highland Dancing and involve local visitor centres , museums and destination outlets with themes ranging from Witches to Whisky, and Spells to Spirits. Expect between 100 to 140 Pipe bands which equates to 4000 to 5000 Pipers and Drummers. A sight not to be missed of the massed Pipes and Drums.