Forres Local 
The sounds of pipes and drums from all over the country will ring through the town again this year as a major piping competition has been confirmed. Andy Macdonald of YBD Music, organisers of the MacMoray Festival in Elgin, put in a last-minute bid for the British Pipe Band Championships, and has been notified that … Read more
The presence of the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has been felt in Forres over the last few days after its ANPR vehicle came to visit and a number of cars were clamped. ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition and is able to read number plates and check taxation status on a national … Read more
A voluntary group who have been looking after and improving the pathways around Sanquhar Pond, have been awarded funding to de-silt the body of water.. The Sanquhar Dam (Pond) Restoration Group was given £15,400 by the Berry Burn Community Fund to dredge the pond, clear aquatic overgrowth and install silt barriers. It is understood the … Read more
A local couple who met while studying English Literature have a started a new chapter in their lives by opening a bookshop on the high street. John and Dörte McPhun, who have settled in Rafford, met while studying at Aberdeen University. After marrying and settling down, they decided it was time to realise their dream … Read more
It’s been another successful year for Forres, Nairn & District Riding for the Disabled, as it held it’s AGM and looked back on the last 2 months. Sonia Howell, outgoing chair, commented: “This past year has been a much calmer and positive year, but still challenging for our fantastic group of volunteers. The statistics alone … Read more
Well-known local conservationist and birdman Roy Dennis has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours list. He operates the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, set up in June 1995, and has undertaken innovative species restoration work, been at forefront of bird migration research, and become a leading advocate for the restoration of natural ecosystems. … Read more
A local woman who has raised money every year since 2017 so that local kids in need have a present under the Christmas tree, has beaten all records this year. Pam Nicol Brown amassed £50,000-worth of presents in her latest fundraisiing campaign for Cash for Kids North Scotland. This year, the charity was able to … Read more
Money raised from a charity bikers’ event has been distributed to good causes around Forres. A Poker Run, where participants toured Moray and picked up playing cards, attracted more than 170 bikers to the start and finish point at Mr Moto in Bogton Place. Money was raised from ticket sales, and businesses gave prizes for … Read more
A celebration of nature, sustainability and family fun will return to the north of Scotland after a five year absence. The Logie Timber Festival will take place on September 7-8, 2024, at the picturesque Logie Estate, near Forres. The celebration of all things wood will build on the success of the inaugural event in 2019, … Read more
A Forres man widely regarded as one of the country’s experts on automata, has released a book on the subject. Michael Start, who together with his wife, Maria, and son Hector, runs The House of Automata at 32 High Street. He says there is very little published material on the details of what’s inside these … Read more