Forres Local 
A new Forres Academy aims to be open in 2028 at Roysvale, Moray Council has confirmed, citing Lochyhill as impractical. The local authority is moving forward with the new educational establishment to deliver a modern, sustainable learning environment for local pupils, with the detailed design phase of the project now starting. Chair of the Education, … Read more
A viable way forward for the Falconer Museum has been outlined in a report, and local people are being urged to express their interest in volunteering with a deadline jut days away. The recommendations can be read in two Culture Radar reports, published on the Moray Council website: http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_572.html The council still has to discuss … Read more
Mohamed Ali of MacAli Group has recently acquired the Old Mill Inn at Brodie and has promised it will return to the county-style pub it was once famous for. He will introduce outdoor seating and provide what he calls good, affordable comfort food.
Moray Council has decided to ban mobile phone use in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments. The new approach will take effect from August 2025 and follows a consultation involving parents, carers, pupils and school staff. The result of the survey, that received 3,283 responses, was 73% of respondents in favour … Read more
A residential road in Forres was closed last night as armed police were called to a house in Torridon Park, off Grant Drive. Several police vehicles and an ambulance attended the incident which went on till late at night. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.05pm on Sunday, 4 May, 2025, officers were called to … Read more
A goldsmith and bladesmith, who moved to Forres from South Africa to be closer to the Scottish Highlands, is now sharing her skills in a series of workshops. River Wyoming Yaffe has recently opened her business Zorya Zhavia at 86 High Street, Forres, and includes a retail and manufacturing section. She designs, builds prototypes and … Read more
The bedazzling House of Automata is open for the 2025 season, cultivating curiosity with its clockwork creations and amazing animatronics But it’s also the last chance to see Nancy, the life-size breathing lady, at least for a while. She’s off on her travels for six months, on loan to the Design Museum Den Bosch in … Read more
Protecting women from unwanted attention or harassment in bars and licensed premises could get a boost should new proposals be accepted by councillors. The ‘Ask For Angela’ scheme is designed to provide a lifeline to those experiencing a date going wrong or are anxious about the company they are with in bars and restaurants. All … Read more
Three runners have set their sights on a marathon effort to raise funds for defibrillators after one was used in Forres to save the life of a relative and friend. David McCulloch was out running with Forres Jogscotland on 25 March, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Passers-by reacted quickly, and he was given CPR … Read more
A prominent building in the centre of town has become a new retail outlet for whisky. Aceo Spirits has bought and converted the former Bank of Scotland into a shop for its wide and varied range of whiskies. Managing Director Edward Odim explains why they made the move.