Forres Local 
A programme of events and activities celebrating the area’s rich culture, heritage and environment starts this month as a local arts organisation launches its summer programme celebrating Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. It culminates with the arrival of a giant puppet on the Moray Coast. Storm is an impressive 10 metres tall, with bright … Read more
A week-long series of street football sessions for youngsters got underway at Tesco yesterday evening, as part of Moray Council’s Get Into Summer programme. Organised by Active Schools Moray and Police Scotland, anyone from P7 to S6 age is welcome to drop in between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm to take part. The sessions are … Read more
A Forres bookseller is encouraging children to do more reading in the summer holidays, and is organising events in the area to help them get access to books and raise money for their schools Sarah Coulson, who is an independent Usborne Organiser, and former Forres bookshop owner, has organised the events for all children in … Read more
A hairdresser who planned to open a salon in January has finally opened after nearly six months of lockdown. And The Lounge on Tolbooth Street has already been shortlisted twice for a New Salon of the Year in the Hair and Beauty Awards. Jacob Cairney decided to open a salon in Forres because he says … Read more
Vandals have struck at Findhorn Beach damaging machinery being used to make it more accessible. Windows of diggers and trucks at the Dunes Road which leads to the east car park were smashed over the night of Sunday 27 June, and the Findhorn Village Conservation Company are appealing for any witnesses who might have information … Read more
‘A proper family day out’ is on offer this month as Brodie Castle launches its summertime Explorer trails and they’re leaving a trail of Mackie’s chocolate treats to get the kids back out into the great outdoors. Fun-seeking families are invited to come and celebrate the first weekend of the summer holidays (26 and 27 … Read more
Moray MP Douglas Ross has handed over a cheque for £821.45 to local charity, Keiran’s Legacy. Douglas, who is now also an MSP for the Highlands & Islands (which includes Moray), pledged only to accept one salary if elected to Holyrood while still serving as MP for Moray. He will donate his monthly wage from the … Read more
The partial eclipse was visible from Forres today. This photo taken at 11:13am shows the moon passing in front of the Sun just a few minutes from its peak. I stayed behind the cloud for most of its journey.
Forres Rotary Club members are challenging themselves to commemorate their 70th year serving the local community and raising funds for good causes. The club was founded in 1951 and chartered at a meeting held at The Cluny Hill Hotel (now Cluny Hill College) on 10 September and has gone from strength to strength and into … Read more
A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed in Grant Park thanks to Keiran’s Legacy and the recent Kiltwalk events. The new device is located at the Soccer7s and Bowling Club Pavilion off South Street in Forres and will be available 24 hours a day for anyone to use in the event of an emergency. Kieran’s … Read more