Califer viewpoint

New memorials at Califer will be removed as council clamps down at beauty spot

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

Forres Harriers battered by wild weather

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

War zone trio will sleep under the stars in Dunphail to raise cash for homeless veterans

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

Teenage girls charged following damage to property in west end of Forres

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

Lanes and alleyways of Forres to see ‘unexpected growth’ from cultured gardens

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