River Findhorn Visitor Centre
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Take a leap into local folklore and discover the hostory on the trails of the River Finhorn.
Enjoy the Visitor centre to discover local wildife and legends.
Highlights
1. The Story of the River Findhorn
A large mural showing how the river landscape changes along its course.
Illustrated stories from Thomas Dick Lauder’s Moray Floods and other river tales.
Insights into the unusual geology around Randolph’s Leap, including the narrow gorge and rock formations.
2. Local Legends & Historical Characters
Tales of the Wolf of Badenoch, the infamous medieval figure who once lived at Lochindorb Castle.
The story of Randolph’s Leap, where a dramatic chase supposedly ended with a daring jump across the gorge.
Information on Sir Alexander Grant, who lived at Logie House in the early 20th century.
3. Life Around the River
A model “white house” interior with a box bed and croft furnishings.
Carefully sourced artefacts that bring rural life to life.
Practical Information
Location
The River Findhorn Heritage CentreLogie Steading, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QN
Opening Times
10:00–17:00 on days when Logie Steading is open
Winter (Oct–Mar): closes at 16:00
Admission
Entry is free (donations welcome)
Parking
Free parking available at Logie Steading
Nearby Amenities Logie Steading also includes:
A café
Artisan shops
Gardens and riverside walks
Access to Randolph’s Leap trails
Tips for visitors
Bring sensible footware as mud is prevelant (it is a farm area)
Ferghas' Adventures
Ferghas trotted into the River Findhorn Heritage Centre with his soft hooves clopping on the stone floor, nosing curiously at the mural of the river and giving a low, approving moo at the tale of Randolph’s Leap before ambling back out toward the Logie Café, where he managed to get a warm scone placed on the table for him; he sat there contentedly, steam rising from the baked goods, watching the trees sway over the Findhorn and feeling, in that quiet bovine way, that the land had welcomed him home.
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