Forres Local 
From today, social gatherings of more than six people are now banned as coronavirus infections continue to increase. Enforceable by law, people face fines of up to £3,200 if they do not comply. The UK recorded more than 3330 new cases yesterday (Sunday) with 244 in Scotland, the highest since mid-May. The highest number of … Read more
Emergency vehicles and a helicopter are in attendance at a fire burning in Culbin Forest We understand that it is located near the coast to the east of Cloddymoss and is currently only affecting ground marsh. However, a cloud of smoke is blowing over Findhorn village and residents of Hopeman have reported being able to … Read more
The heritage hotspots of Forres will once again feature in Doors Open Day this month, although you won’t be able to visit them in person. All participants in this year’s event are offering video tours of their venues, many of which are unsuitable for social distancing due to their architecture. Video tours will also allow … Read more
Despite grim forecasts and news of business hardships, Forres town centre is bucking the trend with the opening of six new shops in six months, or slightly over, while closures strike elsewhere. What’s more, owners are extremely positive about the uniqueness and friendliness of the high street in Forres and cite this is as the … Read more
A vision for the transformation of the Town Hall in Forres has been released by Forres Area Community Trust (FACT) FACT are the charitable organisation currently in the final stages of a Community Asset Transfer of the building from Moray Council, and the organisation already offers various activities in the Town Hall such as the … Read more
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