Forres Local 
The historic Dallas Dhu Distillery is to re-open as a working distillery and state-of-the-art visitor attraction. Aceo, a prominent company in the Scotch whisky industry, has unveiled today that they will be reopening the Victorian distillery, built in 1898. The company aims to bring the distillery back into production for the first time since 1983. … Read more
An eclectic Scottish line-up of bands provided Forres festival-goers with 10 hours of live music, culminating in the Bay City Rollers. Earlier in the evening we heard from Reliever, Be Like Pablo, Tweed, Clanadonia, Torridon, Dave Finnigan’s Commitments, before the big act finished off the evening. More than a thousand people settled down for the … Read more
A fitness group are hoping to ‘jog’ people’s memories about their weekly meet-ups and get more people to start, or continue, jogging regardless of their ability. Forres Jog Scotland was formed around 17 years ago and and at its peak, had around 100 members. As people gained confidence to run alone and with the obvious … Read more
The trophies say it all. Forres is Scotland’s floral capital. The unstinting work of local volunteers is recognised year after year, and the town’s floral prowess is currently enjoying a nice bit of PR in newspapers around the UK following a cheeky jab at the Chelsea Flower Show. Flowers are a recurring theme in the … Read more
Work is progressing to transform the former Victoria Hotel on Tytler Street into a Veterans’ Activity Centre. Erskine, Scotland’s foremost Veterans charity, started construction work earlier this year, and the building is to become the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre (EVAC), a hub of activity and support for Veterans and their families. Construction work, led by … Read more
As the most famous flower show in the world got under way on Tuesday, the Times has published a list of seven towns in the UK that offer the the best in floral grandeur. As a low-cost alternative to the Chelsea Flower Show, (all-day tickets are £120), Forres is up there at number four in … Read more
Tickets for the opening concert and many more acts at the upcoming Findhorn Bay Festival in September have gone on sale. The multi-award-winning festival, which occurs every two years returns to celebrate the very best of local, national and international cultural experiences in music, theatre, dance, circus, exhibitions and family events. The 5th Findhorn Bay Festival will … Read more
A video to welcome people to Forres has been made by a group of youngsters from a local drama group. Six young ambassadors from the Highland Youth Theatre took part in a project as part of the Forres Conservation and Heritage Scheme to make a short film with the help of Moray Arts Development Engagement, … Read more
A new refreshment truck with a continental twist has taken up residence at Findhorn Beach from this week, providing walkers and visitors with a selection of hot and cold drinks, home bakes, and some treats with a French connection. Brodie Robertson lives in Huntly, but grew up in France, and after returning to her native … Read more
Forres Theme Day was back in full swing today (Sunday 5 May) with more than 150 vehicles of all ages on show. Reasonable weather and a good turnout made for an enjoyable day of free fun for the whole family. All pics by Marc Hindley