Forres Local 
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
A BBC comedy set in Forres will return to our screens next week, and its executive producer, who actually lives in the town has said it couldn’t have been filmed anywhere else. The series stars comedy favourites Gregor Fisher (Rab C Nesbitt) and Greg McHugh (Gary: Tank Commander) and follows the trials and tribulations of … Read more
Forres tailor Alberto Ricci has temporarily vacated his high street property to make way for a new unisex clothes shop that will give Forres shoppers a sixth fashion option. Alberto, who started his bespoke tailoring business at 132 High Street in 2021, expanded to the shop formerly known as Younie’s in 2022, and has now … Read more
Logie Steading is well known locally as a popular shopping destination featuring a very well-stocked bookshop, an impressive art gallery, farm and garden shop, two clothing shops and many others. In 2026, it will celebrate its centenary – 100 years since the buildings were first constructed as a model farm. For much of that century, … Read more
A couple who wanted to move closer to their family in Moray have ‘fallen in love’ with Forres and decided to set up their business here. Allan and Carey Harvey didn’t want to be right on their son’s doorstep in Keith so looked around the area for somewhere to settle. Carey Harvey is a qualified … Read more
An Easter-themed bumper fun day in Grant Park was a huge success according to organisers, and there’s hope it may return. With a varied selection of stalls, inflatable fun park and mini crazy golf, the free event was a hit with locals and stallholders. Allan Murchison from Moray Markets said: “We have been asked for … Read more