Forres Local 
A new gift card scheme is to roll out in Moray that will encourages people to shop locally. Moray Council has agreed today (24 August) to participate in the nationwide Scotland Loves Local scheme which offers plastic debit cards that can bought and pre-loaded with funds to give as gifts or incentives. The Scotland Loves … Read more
The circular walk around the pond at Brodie Castle will be closed till 6 September while trees are felled. The National Trust for Scotland’s Brodie Castle Estate has started on Phase 2 of its ten-year Woodland Management plan this week. This will mean the closure of access to the pond walk area for public safety … Read more
More than £50,000 worth of drainage improvements will be made to combat disruptive and distressing flooding at Clovenside Cemetery in Forres. Throughout last winter the cemetery experienced flooding due to high intensity rainfall and deterioration of the existing soakaway drainage system and a similar flooding event occurred in the last couple of weeks following periods … Read more
Two stalwarts of the community received their British Empire Medal (BEM) from Lord-Lieutenant, Major General Seymour Monro at an official ceremony in the town’s Tolbooth today. Forres councillor Lorna Creswell was awarded the BEM for services to the community following years of campaigning against deprivation and child poverty, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. And Mairi … Read more
A senior library worker is pleading with local people to return their books before fines are reinstated in two weeks’ time. Late fees for books borrowed from Moray libraries have been waived during lockdown as people weren’t able to return them. And with just weeks left before fines are brought back, senior Library and Information … Read more
Nineteen tractors paraded through Forres high street tonight raising money for MFR Cash for Kids. The Twilight Tractor Run is being held to raise much-needed funds for disadvantaged children. Prizes will be given for the the best-dressed tractor, best dressed tractor driver, and dream team twilight – the Tractor Run Team that raises the most money! You can … Read more
Moray Council and Scottish Water are working together to reduce drain floods in Forres, such as those seen during very heavy rainfall on Tuesday 27 July when parts of the drainage network became overwhelmed, causing some local roads to flood. Under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, Moray Council works in partnership with other … Read more
A bonfire and fireworks display will go ahead this year, the Rotary Club of Forres has confirmed. The date set for this is 6 November and the bonfire will be lit at 6:30pm. It will be held in Grant Park. We’ll bring you more details of this event as we get them.
From Monday 9 August there will be no requirement to book a recycling slot at the Waterford recycling centre in Forres. Restrictions on the number of visits per household will also be lifted. The restrictions have been in place due to the physical distancing requirement during the covid-19 pandemic, so that numbers on-site at any … Read more
Five hospitality establishments in Forres and Findhorn have won acclaim from Tripadvisor in their annual Travellers’ Choice award for consistently attracting high star ratings on the platform. The award, which replaced the Certificate of Excellence in 2019, celebrates businesses that consistently deliver the best experiences to travellers and diners. It goes to those who have … Read more