Forres Local 
A couple who gave up their restaurant to start a bakery business from home have added another string to their bow. Gill and Weller de Oliveira started the Olive Tree Kitchen after giving up the cafe they ran for 12 years at Logie Steading, and now deliver their treats door-to-door to people who order online. … Read more
HRH Queen Elizabeth has died. Her family travelled to Balmoral today, where she peacefully passed away this afternoon. Queen Elizabeth was the UK’s longest-serving monarch. Cllr John Cowe, said: “It is with great sadness that Moray Council learnt of the death Her Majesty The Queen. With her husband, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty … Read more
Forres has been earmarked for a new banking hub following the closure of the last high street bank in the town. Such hubs provide an opportunity for banks to have a presence where it hasn’t been viable for them to run their own branch, such as in the case of the Royal Bank, TSB and … Read more
The sister of a Forres man who suffered a devastating accident while mountain biking in France is desperately trying to get him back to the UK on a private flight. Arran Maclean, a 27-year-old self-employed mechanic, was holidaying in the French resort of Morzine where the Mountain Bike World Championships were held last week. He … Read more
A takeaway which has been popular with business people has expanded to offer more choice to passers-by and non-business users. Fresh Horizons, inside Horizon Scotland on the Enterprise Park has been a natural and convenient choice for tenants and visitors using the 24-seat meeting space. Rachel Philp, who also runs a catering company Philp’s Fine … Read more
A plan to illuminate three of Forres’s historic landmarks is progressing after being granted planning permission and partial funding. The Forres Heritage Trust want to light up the town’s Tolbooth and Mercat Cross in the town centre, as well as Nelson’s tower on Cluny Hill. They believe it will attract more visitors and be a … Read more
A cosy eatery tucked away inside the Findhorn Foundation has been listed as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Scotland in The Times. The Phoenix Cafe is annexed to the Universal Hall, has indoor and outdoor seating, and serves a wide range of breakfast and lunch options as well as snacks and drinks. The … Read more
A pioneering brewery will return to Forres to make beers and lagers influenced by the Speyside region, with help from a local investment company. Speyside Brewery, led by colourful founder Seb Jones, will once again start brewing in the Greshop Industrial Estate, this time in larger premises, and is preparing new recipes to launch alongside … Read more
Ian MacLennan, a volunteer with Forres in Bloom has won the coveted accolade of of Citizen of the Yer from the Forres Rotary Club. Ian works tirelessly to keep Forres looking beautiful and can be seen each evening watering the flowers on the High Street. Past president Tony O’ Neill presented the award to Ian.
The full programme of more than 100 events spread over ten days has been announced for the fourth Findhorn Bay Festival, held in Scotland’s ‘Year of Stories’ Set in unexpected spaces and scenic locations, and marking the 10th anniversary of Findhorn Bay Arts, the 4th Findhorn Bay Festival boasts an eclectic, vibrant and wide-ranging mix of outstanding … Read more