Forss, Highland Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Forss
Static Image:Forss Water - geograph.org.uk - 1727450.jpg
Static Image Caption:Forss Water entering the Pentland Firth at Crosskirk Bay.
Os Grid Reference:ND040680
Map Type:Caithness
Coordinates:58.5899°N -3.6516°W
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Post Town:Thurso
Postcode District:KW14 7
Postcode Area:KW

Forss is a small hamlet, situated 3 miles west of Thurso, in Caithness, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1] Brims Castle is located in Forss and was the former stronghold of the Sinclairs of Dunbeath. The ancient 12th century chapel known as St Mary's Chapel is located nearby at Crosskirk.[1]

Forss Water flows through Forss, flowing north to Crosskirk, with the outflow at Crosskirk Bay.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forss . The Gazetteer for Scotland . School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society . 19 June 2018.