By Bike
With beautiful scenery and a network of local cycle routes, travelling by bike is a great way to get around during the festival.
Cycling between festival venues is very accessible, with routes such as Forres to Findhorn covering around 8 km on mostly quiet rural roads with some gentle changes in elevation, while other nearby journeys are shorter and flatter, helping you plan your ride based on distance, terrain, and road type.
Forres → Findhorn (approx. 8 km / 5 miles)
- Elevation: Mostly flat overall with a very gentle descent towards Findhorn, followed by small undulations near the village and dunes.
- Road type: A mix of quiet B-roads and local rural roads (primarily the B9011 corridor and connecting roads), with short sections that may include busier junctions near Forres.
- What to expect: A scenic and generally easy coastal ride, suitable for most cyclists. Exposure to wind is common along the final approach to Findhorn.
Bike hire is available locally from Bike Revolution.
By Public TRansport
We’d love you to travel to Culture Day Forres by public transport where possible. It’s a simple, relaxed way to get here, helps reduce traffic and parking pressure, and lets you enjoy the journey while supporting a more sustainable, community-focused event.
BusES
Stagecoach operates the Number 10 service along the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen, stopping at Brodie, Forres and Elgin. See Number 10 Live Timetable or visit Stagecoach for more details.
Ember runs electric bus services between towns and cities across cotland. Visit the Ember Website for full details of timetables and tickets.
M-Connect operates across Moray for those unable to use existing forms of transport or who do not have a regular scheduled bus service. Pre-booking before 3pm on the day before travel is required. For full details of routes and timetables see Moray Council Website
TrainS
Rail services to and from the region are operated by ScotRail.
Forres is served by the Aberdeen–Inverness railway line, with Forres Station just a short walk from the town centre, local shops, and key venues, making it easy for visitors new to the area to arrive by train and reach nearby destinations on foot.
BY CAr
Forres and Findhorn and the surrounding areas are accessible off the A96 which runs from Inverness to Aberdeen.
Many of our events are in rural villages and locations so driving can be an easy way to access them, however, please note that parking maybe limited and we appreciate keeping traffic to a minimum during the busy festival period.
Local Taxis
Local taxi services operate across the area, including:
- Mundole Taxis – 01309 673168
- Spot On Cabs – 07989 187015
Parking
Parking in Findhorn is limited and
Free parking is available across the festival area and at many event venues.