Forres Local 
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
A photographer who dreams of making a living taking pictures of people has been getting creative with his lockdown time. Ryan Macpherson (37) was furloughed from his job in road construction, which meant he had more time on his hands for following his passion for taking pictures. However, with social distancing measures in place, he … Read more
Kerbside glass recycling collections will be reinstated for Forres households from 1 June on a three-weekly cycle. The extended time between collections has been set to comply with social distancing instructions and householders should present their glass recycling with their green, pink and blue bins, and all will be collected on the same day. Meanwhile, … Read more
Forres House Community Centre will open specially on Tuesday 2 June when the Blood Transfusion Service rolls into town for the day. It will likely become the only place in town you can go for a sit-in cup of tea and a biscuit, the famed reward for giving away a pint of your blood. Visitors … Read more