Forres Local 
Moray Council has reminded residents that new plantings or memorials are not permitted at Califer Viewpoint. Califer Viewpoint, near Forres, is a popular location for memorial trees, flowers and plaques, however it has become over-populated by these tributes and now risks harming the beauty spot. The decision to stop the installation of memorial tributes was … Read more
A woman who lost her dog in Forres has thanked everyone who helped search for her beloved Saluki after the distraught pet found its own way home after 36 hours. Vanessa Favereau and her partner Doug Thompson turned to Facebook when Skye went missing and people shared sightings of the missing dog, and went out … Read more
A Polish family living and working in Forres have been staggered by the support they’ve received with donations from townsfolk for Ukrainian refugees. Two vans leave Forres this morning (Tuesday) bound for Aberdeen where they unload onto trucks waiting to take support to Poland and Ukraine for the Red Cross. When Arek Urbaniec and his … Read more
One of BBC’s longest running shows will roll-up at Brodie Castle this summer. The Antiques Roadshow, presented by Fiona Bruce, will be at the 16th century venue on 14 June, and locals are invited to to dig out their treasures and bring them along. James Dean, Operations Manager at Brodie Castle, said: “As manager of … Read more
A bookseller has hidden 25 children’s books in secret places all over the town and set a challenge to youngsters to get out there and find them. Sarah Coulson, who runs a business called Born To Read, launched the treasure trail on World Book Day (Thursday 3 March) and has backing from local businesses to … Read more
A research grant of up to £1500 is being offered by the Friends of the Falconer Museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the visitor attraction in Forres, despite it being closed. The ‘Falconer 150 Research Grant’ will be awarded in 2022 to an academic researcher working in one of the many fields related to … Read more
Forres Harriers race report by Susan McRitchie There was many a red vest getting battered by some brutal conditions in the resort of Nairn, on Saturday 5th February for the 4th North District Cross Country League Race. Even though the notorious river crossing was ruled out for safety reasons this year (risk of ending up … Read more
Three local forces’ veterans will spend a night under the stars in a nearby forest to raise money for the the Royal British Legion. Mark McPherson, John Forbes and Stewart Frazer are taking part in the Great Tommy Sleep Out, an annual campaign to support the estimated 6,000 veterans that are currently experiencing homelessness in … Read more
Police have charged two females, aged 13 and 14, following reports of damage caused to properties in the west end of Forres recently. They will be reported to the Youth Justice Management Unit. Inspector Tony McCullie at Forres Police station said: “Unfortunately we have seen an increase in anti-social behaviour in Forres which has involved … Read more
An ‘unexpected garden’ will grow in Forres this year, thanks to a nationwide collaborative project. As one of 12 Unexpected Gardens announced for Scotland, Forres will see growing, bringing fun with fungi, sprouting seeds, vertical gardens and living lanes to the town centre – showing that the unlikeliest of places can bloom. Findhorn Bay Arts (FBA) … Read more