Cluny Bank Hotel

More lockdown restrictions being lifted – here’s what can open from today

More lockdown restrictions will be lifted in Scotland from today (15 July) as lockdown restrictions continue to be lifted by the Scottish Government. Perhaps the most significant is the opening of all holiday accommodation. Self-catering was first on 3 July, now it’s the turn of hotels and B&Bs. Bars and restaurants can also now offer … Read more

Stock being quarantined in fight against virus as Waste Busters re-opens

It goes without saying that the stock at Moray Waste Busters has been ‘well-handled’ and as such, the staff and board have spent a significant amount of time preparing the site for re-opening on 20 July, including putting all items for sale into quarantine for 72 hours. The Forres-based social enterprise has been closed since … Read more

Politicians back our campaign to get local shops and businesses thriving again

Moray’s top politicians from Westminster and Holyrood have backed our #ForresLovesLocal campaign to highlight the importance of supporting our local businesses at this crucial time. MP Douglas Ross and MSP Richard Lochhead have both stressed that local shops and businesses need the support of the community more than ever to keep our high streets thriving. … Read more

Serving now: Sit-down food and drink available from today (but only outdoors)

Beer gardens and outdoor eateries will open today as Scotland’s route out of lockdown progresses. It’s the second step in a bid to gently get the hospitality industry back into full swing, with indoor bars and hotels opening on 15 July, as long as the momentum to slow the virus continues. Self-catering properties opened three … Read more

Dolphins in the Moray Firth

Tourism restarts cautiously with self-catering and extended travel range

Today marks the start of the 2020 tourist season in Scotland, with two major lockdown restrictions lifted. The five-mile limit is gone, and self-catering properties are open for business. More specifically, the phase 2 relaxation applies to self-contained, self-catering holiday accommodation, including caravan and campervan parks, lodges, and second homes. Caravans and campers must have … Read more

Face masks to become compulsory in shops from 10 July

Face coverings will become compulsory in shops from 10 July, Nicola Sturgeon has announced today (2 July). As we get nearer to Phase 3 of the Scottish Government’s route out of lockdown, the First Minister also revealed today that two-metre physical distancing will remain in place, however, some businesses will be allowed exemptions with additional … Read more