Forres Local 
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
It’s love at first sight for anyone who walks down Forres high street this weekend, as there’s a bounty of local gifts for those looking for something to buy their beau! The international day of love falls on Monday 14 February. But can you guess which shops these are? We’ve taken a picture from every … Read more
A state-of-the-art rocket launchpad has arrived at Kinloss Barracks today (5 February). Kinloss will be the testing site for Forres-based Orbex, who are building rockets for launching satellites into space. The structures arrived on two lorries under police escort at midday. The Launch Platform, known as Orbex LP1, is expected to be fully operational by … Read more
Schools and roads in Moray continue to be affected by Storms Malik and Corrie as Moray Council open leisure facilities to residents without power. Around 155 properties in Moray remained without power at 10.30am on Monday 31 January, with SSEN due to update the figures and connection status throughout the day. The area most affected … Read more
A charity that supplies children with school clothing and essentials has been selected to receive up to £1,500.00 in the most recent round of the Tesco Community Grant Scheme. The Moray School Bank is one of three selected charitable causes that Tesco is highlighting in its stores this month. Since 2017, Moray School Bank has … Read more
A Forres woman with a lifelong dream to create somewhere for young people to hang out has finally realised her dream by opening a cafe on Forres high street. Claire Main opened The Dessert Shack on Monday this week (17 January 2022) and has had steady trade despite the shopfront sign not arriving in time! … Read more