Forres Academy

‘Safety and wellbeing is main focus’ as remedial works continue at Forres Academy

Remedial work on the building at Forres Academy will take four weeks to complete. In a letter to parents and carers of pupils at Forres Academy on the Reinforced Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC) remedial works in the school, the Chief Education Officer Edward Thomas said: Dear Parent/Carer, We are contacting you further to the letter issued … Read more

Scotland Loves Local Week: Lisa’s Barber Shop

💙 Scotland Loves Local Week – 28 August to 3 September 💙 Today: Lisa’s Barber Shop #forresloveslocal Last but not least in or series is Lisa’s Barber Shop, at 162 High Street, which, this year, is celebrating 12 years in business. Lisa works with her son Mark, who is currently manning the salon while she … Read more

Scotland Loves Local Week: Alberto Ricci

💙 Scotland Loves Local Week – 28 Aug to 3 Sep 💙 Today: Alberto Ricci Alberto Ricci brought his tailoring business to Forres recently, and has already expanded. Starting out in the shop at 132 High Street, he’s now moved a few doors down in the larger shop at 126, Alberto offers all the services … Read more

Scotland Loves Local Week: The Pantry

💙 Scotland Loves Local Week – 28 Aug to 3 Sep 💙 Today: The Pantry The Pantry is a fabulous deli run by Kristin Reitsch, and her cooking is influenced by tastes from various parts of the world, including Turkey, Jamaica, Germany, and of course Scotland. So you can expect to find a some tasty … Read more

Scotland Loves Local Week: Murdoch Brothers

💙 Scotland Loves Local Week – 28 Aug–3 Sep 💙 Murdoch Brothers is one of the longest-established businesses in Forres, having started in 1916. One of three butchers on the high street, it offers a huge selection of fresh meat and read-to-cook products and pies. This is a genuine example of a family business, now … Read more

Scotland Loves Local Week: Babalu

This week (28 August to 3 September) we’re featuring town centre businesses to highlight the first Scotland Loves Local Week, which is championing the fabulous shops and business we have on our doorstep. For more than 16 years, Laura Hanson has run her popular, quirky shop on the high street, and without a doubt, it … Read more