Firefighters continue to battle a series of moorland fires as they move closer to Forres

Updated on Monday 30 June at 18:51 Up to 34 fire appliances and three helicopters have been deployed in the battle to bring wildfires in the area under control. This morning, fires at Knockando and Alves were also discovered, following a series of fires which broke out on moors between Forres, Nairn and Carrbridge at … Read more

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Forres Academy praised for ‘improved planning and leadership’ across school

Forres Academy has been praised by Education Scotland for a number of key improvements following a recent follow-up inspection visit. Inspectors visited the school to check on progress made since the follow-up inspection in April 2024. Their latest report, published today (Tuesday 17 June), highlights positive steps taken by staff to improve leadership; learning and … Read more

Academy at Lochyhill ‘impractical’ say council as plans start for 2028 opening at Roysvale

A new Forres Academy aims to be open in 2028 at Roysvale, Moray Council has confirmed, citing Lochyhill as impractical. The local authority is moving forward with the new educational establishment to deliver a modern, sustainable learning environment for local pupils, with the detailed design phase of the project now starting. Chair of the Education, … Read more

Volunteers urged to sign up to help run Falconer Museum

A viable way forward for the Falconer Museum has been outlined in a report, and local people are being urged to express their interest in volunteering with a deadline jut days away. The recommendations can be read in two Culture Radar reports, published on the Moray Council website: http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_572.html The council still has to discuss … Read more