Forres Local 
It might seem like the craziest time to start in retail, but the oldest building on the high street has just become the newest shop to open its doors. And the woman behind the venture says that as Covid-19 has highlighted many vulnerabilities of food shortages, and starting up while still in lockdown will go … Read more
As shops all over Scotland prepare for re-opening and the end to lockdown getting closer, Forres Local is getting behind businesses to help them appeal to locals to keep shopping in the town. Thousands of businesses were forced to shut overnight when Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the country to go into lockdown on March … Read more
Officers in Forres are appealing for information following a theft at a building site in the Knockomie area. The incident happened sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 14 June and 7.30am the following day, Monday 15 June, near to Whiterow when a number of items were stolen. The items taken have an estimated value of four-figures. … Read more
Venues in Forres are being asked to take part in a Doors Open Day with a difference this September. Every year doors are opened to the public to allow them a look inside some of the region’s most iconic and exciting buildings. But, because of Coronavirus, it needs to take a digital turn this time. … Read more
A new food outlet popped up in the high street today (Thursday) offering a wide selection of local, organically-grown fruit and veg, bakes and cakes. Operated by The Bakehouse cafe at Findhorn, the temporary shop will sell bread and treats from the Findhorn Bakery, local fresh organic produce, Wester Hardmuir fruit, and patisserie from Gateaux-Regal … Read more
First minister Nicola Sturgeon today released details of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s route out of lockdown. Existing measures remain in place with the following modifications. Friends and family People who are shielding are able to leave their home for exercise (from 18th June) and to meet with one other household outdoors (max eigth … Read more
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