Forres Local 
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
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