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Forres is a town and former royal burgh situated in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles northeast of Inverness and 12 mi (19 km) west of Elgin. Forres has been a winner of the Scotland in Bloom award on several occasions. There are many geographical and historical attractions nearby such as the River Findhorn, and there are many historical artifacts and monuments within the town itself, like Brodie Castle, home of the Brodie Clan.
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Archibald Williamson, 1st Baron Forres PC, known as Sir Archibald Williamson, 1st Baronet, from 1909 to 1922, was a Scottish businessman and Liberal politician.
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