Forres Local 
A mum-of-two who had nowhere to take her toddlers to let off steam has opened a play centre that fills that gap. Former hairdresser Ania Kanafek has moved into the old fishing tackle shop, and converted it into a safe play area for infants and toddlers, with a small cafe for mums and dads. My … Read more
An outbreak of avian flu is thought to be the reason for a swathe of dead birds around Forres, Findhorn and the along the Moray Coast. A post in our Forres Loves Local Facebook Group asking for people to take down their bird feeders in Pilmuir has prompted more than 50 comments from other locals, … Read more
A children’s book that celebrates the historical landmarks of Forres has gone on sale in shops around town, and our own website. Fantastic Forres was written by local musician Ewen Watson, and illustrated by his girlfriend Sathya Schlosser, and the result is a beautiful book that also shows off Forres as the historical town that … Read more
Spaceflight company Orbex is expanding its Forres base as it ramps up testing in the countdown to the UK mainland’s first vertical rocket launch. The company is adding an extra 1,500 square metres of factory and office space to its existing 4,750 square metres in Forres and Copenhagen. The additional space will increase the company’s … Read more
A popular bar and restaurant looks set to reopen after new signs went up and adverts for staff appeared at the building formerly known as Krystoff’s. The two-storey building at 3 Tolbooth Street has traditionally housed a restaurant on the upper floor with and a bar downstairs. The new signs say ‘The White Hart Restaurant … Read more
A new cafe has been named in memory of a man who died after ‘coming home’ to Forres. K’s Coffee Shop will open on the Knockomie estate this month run by sisters-in-law Stephanie Wallace and Sue Farish, and named after their beloved brother and husband respectively. Kevan Farish moved back to Forres in December 2021 … Read more
A couple who faced their own cost-of-living crisis during the coronavirus pandemic, are paying forward the kindness shown to them in their time of need by setting up their own aid agency. And such is their impact, they’ve now been asked to take over an existing aid service. Stephanie Christie and her partner Robert Locking … Read more
A popular clothing store has moved two doors down the high street after literally running out of space. Highland Army Surplus, run by Karen and Aidy Eastham, has moved from 114 to 110 High Street just two shops along from where it has been for the last 11 years. Karen said: “I literally ran out … Read more
Design options are now on show for the new Forres outdoor gym and the community is being asked to vote for their favourite one. The £72,000 project is being installed near Forres Academy next to the long jump pit, opposite Sanquhar Loch car park. Eight designs have been drawn up following consultation with young people … Read more
Nominations have opened for the 2023 Scotland Loves Local Awards, and Forres Local is offering support to help with applications. For the third year, Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) are hosting the event that recognises the amazing work taking place to transform communities across the country. Forres folk are being urged to make their voice heard … Read more