Forres Local 
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
What makes Scotland’s Greatest Escape? Is it right here, under our noses, in the Forres area? BBC Scotland is filming a new eight-part series which will take audiences on a journey to the very best escapes that Scotland has to offer and ultimately crown one as Scotland’s Greatest Escape. The production team are now putting … Read more
Councillors in Moray have agreed a £150,000 scheme to improve CCTV in Forres and other towns across Moray The spend will replace all cameras, back office equipment and the installation of additional cameras in places identified as hotspots for anti-social behaviour, crime and missing persons. The equipment is now operational in Elgin with Forres, Lossiemouth, … Read more
Forres has a new high street shop for the summer, selling fruit and veg, crafts and fresh bakes, all from local suppliers and producers. And for the first time in Forres – a refill station where you can bring your own containers and fill up with your favourites. The mini market is operated by Findhorn … Read more