Forres Mechanics F.C. - History

History

Their unusual name is variously stated to come from the town's Mechanics Institute or most likely when a group of craftsmen or mechanics split from an earlier Forres team to form their own club. Forres Mechanics have won the Highland league twice: in the 1985-86 season and in the 2011-12 season.

On the 29 September 2012 Forres Mechanics played their most high profile match in recent years when they lost 1-0 to Rangers in the 2012–13 Scottish Cup.

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