Forres Local 
Now seems a good time to start documenting the exciting things happening at Forres Local, because things are happening and to a degree, the lockdown has given the plans some focus. I’ll write here as things develop, and they are developing. For a while I have wanted a place to record what we’re doing behind … Read more
Traffic restrictions and temporary road closures are being considered in the Moray’s towns to ensure there is enough space for safe use by the public. To assist in the council in its planning of this, business owners in Forres are urged to complete a short questionnaire. It is vital that all businesses with a street … Read more
Three Moray Speyside organisations are among a number of destination and sector tourism groups across Scotland impacted by the coronavirus pandemic which are set to receive a share in a £500,000 support package offered by VisitScotland. A total of 81 membership organisations have been successful in applying for the Tourism Destination and Sector Support Fund, … Read more
Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing has told tourism and hospitality businesses to ready themselves for re-opening on July 15, as he announced a task force to focus on recovery of the tourism sector This is the date when Scotland is expected to move into the third phase of easing lockdown measures, and any change is conditional … Read more
Forres whisky maker Benromach has launched a bold new look inspired by the Speyside distillery’s history and traditional approach to making their multi-award-winning single malt whisky. However, it hasn’t changed the recipe that gives it the character and taste it has become famous for. Made by hand in Forres, Benromach is a traditional Speyside distillery … Read more
A group of volunteers based in Findhorn have been given The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO) was formed in 2005 when it became apparent that there was a real need for a dedicated rescue service to cover Findhorn bay and its approaches. MIRO also covers the inshore waters of the … Read more
A chef who his a self-confessed Luddite has taken the giant leap into the world of live video streaming to answer questions about cooking. Lloyd Kenny is a chef at the Cluny Bank Hotel on St Leonard’s Road, which he owns and runs with his wife Julia. However, he doesn’t own a mobile phone, tablet, … Read more
The operations manager of a rescue organisation has asked people to be aware of their surroundings and the capability of the sea after it was called out twice in two days. MIRO (Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation) was called out at 4:19pm on Saturday (30 May) to the Old Bar at Nairn where two people were … Read more
Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO) received 29 suggestions for a name for their new tractor that will be used around the boatyard and for launching their vessel. MIRO crew have voted on the proposed names and have selected ‘The Donald’ proposed by Jamie Tinch. Jamie is a Fifer and has been a regular visitor to … Read more
Two youngsters who live on a farm and cross the road daily to tend to their lambs have issued a warning to motorists to slow down, after being frightened by a near miss. Aila and Tilly Gibson were walking with their mum Fiona to feed sheep in one of their fields near Dallas when a … Read more