Forres Local 
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
Three shop premises have come to market in the town centre offering a choice for small business owners to establish themselves in what we think is Moray’s best location for new businesses. 20 High Street Currently operating as Keepsakes, a gift shop owned by Ray Macdonald. The property has a high street frontage, shop area, … Read more
Ownership of the former Leanchoil Hospital has been formally transferred to the Leanchoil Trust on behalf of the Forres community. This marks a significant milestone in the long‑term project to bring the historic site back into community use. The transfer was completed this week following the recent approval of the Trust’s planning application for the refurbishment and conservation of the … Read more
The operators of a new café that will be at the heart of a sustainable waste recycling centre promises that customers will be ‘blown away’ when it opens later this year. As Moray Waste Busters plan their new facility at the Forres Enterprise Park, we spoke exclusively to the people behind the new eating facility … Read more
Fourteen projects, including 10 in Forres have benefited from the latest round of awards from the Berry Burn Community Fund, which has recently approved grants totalling £90,869. Applications received totalled more than double the amount of funds available, therefore it was not possible to help everyone, no matter how worthy the cause. This latest round … Read more
Owners of traditional properties in the Forres Conservation Area are being invited to register their interest in a funded Building Health Check survey as part of the Forres Conservation and Heritage Scheme (FCHS). The Building Health Check survey helps identify any external repair needs, such as work to roofs, stonework, traditional windows, doors, skylights, or … Read more
A major stage in the development of the former Leanchoil Hospital has been reached with planning approval by Moray Council to conserve and re-purpose the Category B listed buildings to a health and wellbeing centre, along with a new 41-unit supported housing facility. Once completed the main building will feature consulting rooms, a physio and rehabilitation … Read more
