Forres Local 
The sixth Findhorn Bay Festival has got off to a record-breaking start with 96% of tickets sold across the opening weekend and estimated audiences of more than 4,800 people attending ticketed and free events. The festival, which brings an ambitious programme of arts and culture to communities across Moray, has seen audiences flock to performances, … Read more
A major milestone has been reached for the new £88.6 million Forres Academy today (15 September), as pupils officially cut the turf at the site of their future school. The new academy is being supported by Scottish Government funding through Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP). With preparatory works already underway, the … Read more
Morayvia has proudly unveiled the fully restored Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 XJ723, marking the completion of a remarkable seven-year restoration project undertaken entirely by dedicated volunteers. The unveiling ceremony, held yesterday (30 July) at Morayvia in Kinloss, was attended by around 80 invited guests, including representatives from the Royal Air Force, 39 Engineer Regiment, veterans’ organisations, civic leaders, supporters … Read more
The full programme of events for the 10-day Findhorn Bay Festival, launched today, promises a celebration of music, theatre, dance, visual arts and community, in more than 100 events taking place from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 4 October 2026. Fresh from winning Best Large Festival at the 2025 Scottish Events Awards, the multi-award-winning festival has become one of Scotland’s most … Read more
A neglected and overgrown garden on Forres High Street is being transformed into a welcoming educational and wellbeing space by local gardening fanatics. Green Fingers Community Garden was originally created about two years ago, when it started in a council house, but more recently it has moved to a disused close next to Asher’s Bakery. … Read more
A team of engineers and architects met at Leanchoil this morning to progress work on the property’s refurbishment. After a Scotland-wide competitive bidding process, the Leanchoil Trust announced Inverness-based architects LDN are the successful bidders for the recent refurbishment contract. The contract covers the phased design and redevelopment of the former Leanchoil Hospital into a … Read more
A fashion stylist who has two successful shops in the Forres area, is opening a third clothes shop, after finding the ‘perfect’ property in the town centre. Christine, who has Timeless and Country Man at Logie Steading will open Blussh at 114 High Street over the next few days, and we caught up with her … Read more
A local artist and her brother have completed the purchase of a well-known Forres art studio building, with plans to help strengthen the town’s creative community and support local artists for years to come. After renting a studio within Orchard Road Studios for the past three years, artist Sasha McMahon has now become co-owner of … Read more
The massively popular Culture Day is coming back as part of a 10-day celebration of arts and culture this autumn. The Findhorn Bay Festival will run from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 4 October, promising to transform Moray with a vibrant celebration of creativity inspired by this year’s theme, Connection. And the one-day street event – Culture Day – … Read more
A local travel agent who does her own fair share of jet-setting, puts all her energy (between holidays) into making YOUR breaks as enjoyable as hers. Wendy Davidson is well-known in the Forres area, and she is constantly busy researching and booking holidays for her clients through Ramsay World Travel. And it’s her own first-hand … Read more