Forres Local 
A vibrant mix of outstanding Scottish art, theatre and performance, storytelling and live music will arrive in the area once again on the area for the fourth Findhorn Bay Bay Festival. Ten shows have been announced which include a humanising tribute to the 16th and 17th century Scottish Witch Trials, a triple bill of folk … Read more
Two well-kent faces and volunteers with Findhorn-based rescue organisation MIRO attended a prestigious garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Wednesday (29 June). Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO) senior Coxswain, Simon Paterson, and Helm, Alastair Macdonald (Attie), were invited to the garden party, which was attended by Prince Charles, The Princess Royal and the … Read more
A leading luxury travel agency has opened a travel boutique in Forres as part of ambitious plans for growth. Murray Travel’s new outlet are its third in the north of Scotland and occupy the familiar building once occupied by Beaver Travel. The move follows last year’s takeover of Alba Travel and Beaver Travel, which came … Read more
Tours of the town’s landmark Tolbooth will be available from this Saturday, and will include access to the clocktower and magnificent views across the town. The Tolbooth clocktower offers rooftop views to the north, south, east and west with an unobstructed vista over the high street, Market Square and Mercat Cross. But the views are … Read more
A national event is returning to Moray earlier than expected, and will be focussed largely around Forres for five of the six days it will be here, and will bring an economic boost of around £1 million. Businesses are being advised to be prepared to make the most of the influx with hospitality providers urged … Read more
A vet nurse who reduced her working hours when she became a mum, has launched her own outdoor play centre on land at her family farm. Nicola Manson, from Brodieshill, has opened a purpose built unit at the farm a mile from the A96 between Forres and Alves. However the focus is very much on … Read more
A young local girl will compete in a national horse riding competition after qualifying at a regional assessment. Sixteen-year-old Kyla Mantilla-Ross from Brodie entered in the Riding for the Disabled Regional Championships at Cranloch, Elgin, in May – and, with an impressive 67.9%, qualified for the National Championships in Gloucestershire in July. Sonia Howell, Chair … Read more
The Toun Mercat was as popular as ever today (Friday) as it returned to the town centre for the first time since 2018. Crowds filled the street, which was closed to traffic between 5pm and 9pm, and there was dozens of stalls lining the road, with entertainment from the Forres and District Pipe Band and … Read more
A flaming beacon burned on Findhorn Beach last night to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A large crowd gathered to watch as the flaming torch burned against the backdrop of a fiery sunset and the sound of the Kinloss Military Wives Choir singing a specially-written song ‘A Life Lived with Grace’. The Findhorn Village Conservation … Read more
Business owners in Forres have prepared a royal welcome for everyone this week as the nation celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A range of events will take place in the town including the ever-popular Toun Mercat. See this link for full listings of all Forres Platinum Jubilee events (including Findhorn, Rafford and Brodie)