Forres Local 
A shop in Forres high street which has been a butchers, dry cleaners, antique shop and hairdressers is now seeing a new lease of life as it re-opens as Finishing Touches, selling interior and lifestyle goods. Isobel Kirkland, originally from the West Coast, moved to Forres to ‘retire’ near the sea. But as a lifelong … Read more
The Rotary Club of Forres has taken the difficult decision to cancel the bonfire and fireworks display this year due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and subsequent health and safety issues. President Tanya McLaren said: “We are really disappointed because we really wanted to hold the event for everyone in Forres to enjoy after a tough … Read more
September eating out offers If you know of any more, let us know by email, or by calling 01309 255060 Cafe 1496 (01309 358120), High Street Ramnee Hotel (01309 672410), High Street Red Lion, Tolbooth Street If you know of a deal, or run an establishment with a deal, please email editor@forreslocal.com Cafes and restaurants … Read more
A high street cafe is ‘banking’ the kindness of local folk who want to pay the cost of a snack for strangers who can’t afford it themselves. If you’re passing the 1496 cafe on Forres high street, you may have spotted a row of miniature pegs on a string across the window. Customers can pay … Read more
Finderne Development Trust (FDT) has been granted nearly £10,000 from the Scottish Land Fund for a feasibility study to assess the potential of developing community-led affordable housing in Rafford at Brockloch. This study is the first step of a wider community development project which aims to meet a number of the Finderne communities’ long-term needs … Read more
The Kilted Fudge shop at the east end of the high street won’t re-open owners have stated, due to restrictions of Covid-19 and social distancing making it ‘unviable’. In an announcement on their Facebook page, Chris Lewis and Steve Bruce, who opened in Forres town centre just under 18 months ago, said they had exciting … Read more
A former Forres man in hoping to beat a world record and raise £5000 for charities close to his heart. Kyle Greig, who used to run with Forres Harriers and now lives in Alford, is attempting to run the most miles un on a treadmill in 24 hours, a record currently set by a Norwegian … Read more
A group of climate change activists marked the start of a month of UK-wide protests in Forres, by stretching a sign over the main Inverness to Aberdeen road. The August Rebellion is designed to raise awareness of the incompatibility between fossil fuel investments and declarations to tackle the climate emergency, already recognised by Moray Council … Read more
Richard Lochhead MSP met with local businesses in Forres recently to discuss the challenges of coronavirus and to hear about the steps they’ve put in place to keep customers and staff safe. Mr Lochhead visited the Mackenzie and Cruickshank Garden Centre, Café Fika and Macbeth’s Butcher, a local business which reported an incredible upturn in … Read more
An award to recognise the efforts of those who have gone above and beyond to support their communities during Covid-19 has been launched by the Scottish Towns Partnership. Nominations are being sought for the High Street Heroes awards as part of the nationwide campaign urging people to shop in their home town, Scotland Loves Local. Special awards … Read more