Forres Local 
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
Light rain didn’t dampen the spirits in Grant Park (30 April) as Forres Theme Day returned to the town for the first big event of the year. More than 100 vehicles dating back over the last 100 years, including cars, vans, tractors, and steam engines. and motorcycles filled the Grant Park arena as crowds came … Read more
Grant Park in Forres will become host once again for the town’s largest and oldest family days out. But for one man, taking his family to the show means something different. Dave Lyons, who has built his collection of classic cars after moving to Forres will bring his entire fleet of six cars to the … Read more
Organisers of the Findhorn Bay Festival have calculated that the event spanning 10 days last autumn, delivered nearly a million pounds worth of economic impact to the area, and attracted an estimated 11,000 attendees and 900 participants. Findhorn Bay Arts has published its Festival Evaluation Report which details the outcomes and impact of the fourth Findhorn Bay … Read more
Moray Art Centre has opened its bursary scheme for the fourth year offering 12 fully-funded summer school places to students and creatives. Each year from June to September, the community-focused arts charity hosts a vibrant summer school, taught by award-winning artists and tutors – attracting both local art enthusiasts and international visitors alike. This year’s tutors … Read more