Forres Local 
Town stalwart George Alexander has been made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to the community in Forres. George, 73, is well-known throughout the town. After retiring from a career in teaching, he served as a councillor for ten years, was made a burgess of the town in 2015, and still keeps … Read more
A new farm shop shack at the roadside in Dallas is selling its produce directly to consumers, as it begins a programme of diversification. Thorabella is one of only two buffalo farms in Scotland, and as well as meat from its core herd, you’ll also find Highland beef, pork, eggs and honey. The farm is … Read more
Two eminent scientists researching fossils will be allowed access to the Falconer Museum when they visit Forres tomorrow (1 June) The Friends of the Falconer Museum will welcome Dr Christopher Stimpson and Dr Emma Nicholls from Oxford University Museum of Natural History, who will be in Forres on 1 and 2 June. The duo are … Read more
A Forres woman is walking 235 miles in the Portuguese heat to raise £2000 to help others with medical care, despite having a foot operation herself last year. Fiona McClenaghan, who works for the NHS, says she is no athlete but has already passed her target amount. She reports that temperatures are around 30 degrees. … Read more
Local farmers are getting behind an initiative that combines tourism with working farms which produce food. Agritourism is a sector which started in 2020, and this month (May), local farmers are highlighting the first Scottish Agritourism Month (May) through their social media pages about their farm stays, farm tours and farm shops. Many farms and … Read more
Speyside Brewery is relaunching in Forres with a new core range of beers. After a short covid-induced hiatus and following new investment, Speyside Craft Brewery is back. Operating from larger premises and with a new team in Forres, MD and founder Seb Jones said the future is bright for a brewery with focus on customers … Read more
A new child-friendly cafe could open soon in Forres town centre, if planning permission is approved. Anna Kanafek has applied for a change of use at 97d High Street to a cafe. She said in her application that she ‘would like to change the old tackle shop based in Forres into small child-friendly café, where … Read more
A dance company based in Findhorn will celebrate its 20-year anniversary through it’s popular annual festival. RISE 2023 is Dance North Scotland’s festival of contemporary dance and performance and will be back in Findhorn from Friday 26 May to Sun 28 May. Dance North Scotland has been based in The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, for 20 … Read more
Community groups and local businesses have pulled together a list of things to do over the Coronation weekend. We’ve gathered them all together in one place. Have fun! In the picture are Findhorn volunteers, left to right, Claire Weller, Captain of Findhorn Coastal Rowers, Timothy Finnegan, Convenor of Findhorn Dunes Trust, Diane Smith, Findhorn Residents’ … Read more
A Findhorn resident has been officially recognised as a Coronation Champion for the incredible voluntary work she does to benefit residents and visitors to Findhorn. Cathy Low was among only 50 people in Scotland chosen from 5000 UK nominations to be Coronation Champions. She is the only person in Moray to receive the award. To … Read more