Forres Local 
Erskine Veterans Charity was delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its Forres-based Activity Centre, EVAC North, with a birthday party attended by almost 100 members. Staff and volunteers originally organised the party for the previous week; however, due to adverse weather, the event was delayed. The get-together more than made up … Read more
Kresanna Aigner has been awarded an MBE in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours list. The founder of Findhorn Bay Arts and creative director of the biennial Findhorn Bay Festival has been given the title for services to arts and culture. Findhorn Bay Arts produces a year-round programme of festivals and events to spark the … Read more
Shop owners in Forres have got their heads together to offer a single late night shopping experience in the town before Christmas. And there’ll be entertainment too! Next Thursday, 18 December, the following town centre outlets will all be open till 8pm, offering shoppers a chance to browse if they are unable to in the … Read more
A local business team have propelled themselves to a top prize in a business contest. Specialist physiotherapy and rehabilitation team Dave Powney and Jude Simms from Forres, with Steve Ryan from Fochabers, have won the main prize of £85,000 in the leading business funding competition, Scottish EDGE. The trio who are recognised leaders in rehabilitation … Read more
The rain cleared in time for the Remembrance Parade in Forres on Sunday 9 November. Hundreds of supporters lined the high street as the parade made its way from St Leonard’s Church to the war memorial. A small service will also take place on Tuesday 11 November (Armistice Day) at the memorial. Full pictorial coverage … Read more
A renewable energy company has soared to success by focussing on a core product that has made it the longest established solar panel manufacturer in the whole of Europe. AES Solar was founded in 1979 to provide renewable energy systems, but now, some 45 years later, it nuilt a solid specialist reputation in the solar … Read more
A lifeline service for local groups and charities is appealing for drivers to help it get more local groups out and about. Forres Osprey Bus, is well-known for being there when small groups need transport. Lottery funding has secured its future for the next two years, but with the number of drivers dwindling, they are … Read more
Well-known Scottish comic actors Gregor Fisher (Rab C Nesbitt) and Greg McHugh (Gary: Tank Commander) spent the day in Forres filming for next series of Only Child. Filming scenes in the town centre and Grant Park, the duo had great banter with locals, and we can expect to see more town scenes in the next … Read more
A Forres shop owner who has been a mainstay of the town centre and business champion has announced her retirement. Pearl Hamilton is well known as the owner of Pearl’s Pet Care, established more than 40 years ago in Kinloss and with a popular shop on Tolbooth Street for the last quarter of a century. … Read more
Moray Council has submitted a planning application for a new Forres Academy, marking a significant step in upgrading the town’s education facilities. The proposal includes replacing the current Forres Academy with a modern, three-storey building covering 12,126m². The new school would provide space for 1,120 secondary pupils, including dedicated facilities for pupils with additional support … Read more