Forres Local 
Moray Council has decided to ban mobile phone use in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments. The new approach will take effect from August 2025 and follows a consultation involving parents, carers, pupils and school staff. The result of the survey, that received 3,283 responses, was 73% of respondents in favour … Read more
A residential road in Forres was closed last night as armed police were called to a house in Torridon Park, off Grant Drive. Several police vehicles and an ambulance attended the incident which went on till late at night. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.05pm on Sunday, 4 May, 2025, officers were called to … Read more
A goldsmith and bladesmith, who moved to Forres from South Africa to be closer to the Scottish Highlands, is now sharing her skills in a series of workshops. River Wyoming Yaffe has recently opened her business Zorya Zhavia at 86 High Street, Forres, and includes a retail and manufacturing section. She designs, builds prototypes and … Read more
The bedazzling House of Automata is open for the 2025 season, cultivating curiosity with its clockwork creations and amazing animatronics But it’s also the last chance to see Nancy, the life-size breathing lady, at least for a while. She’s off on her travels for six months, on loan to the Design Museum Den Bosch in … Read more
Protecting women from unwanted attention or harassment in bars and licensed premises could get a boost should new proposals be accepted by councillors. The ‘Ask For Angela’ scheme is designed to provide a lifeline to those experiencing a date going wrong or are anxious about the company they are with in bars and restaurants. All … Read more
Three runners have set their sights on a marathon effort to raise funds for defibrillators after one was used in Forres to save the life of a relative and friend. David McCulloch was out running with Forres Jogscotland on 25 March, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Passers-by reacted quickly, and he was given CPR … Read more
A prominent building in the centre of town has become a new retail outlet for whisky. Aceo Spirits has bought and converted the former Bank of Scotland into a shop for its wide and varied range of whiskies. Managing Director Edward Odim explains why they made the move.
A scheme designed to revitalise Forres has successfully secured almost £1.8 million, setting the wheels in motion for a range of ambitious projects. The Forres Conservation and Heritage Scheme will benefit from £790,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Grants for Heritage scheme, alongside £980,000 from Historic Environment Scotland’s Heritage & Place Scheme. This is … Read more
A 175-year lease of a residential caravan and holiday home park on the outskirts of Forres has gone up for sale at a guideline price of £5.5m. Riverview Country Park is on the market with 36 acres, 233 pitches, and a passive income of just over £400k. The sale includes a reception building and a … Read more
The former Bank of Scotland on Forres High Street is to open as a whisky shop on Friday 4 April. Aceo Ltd, Scotch whisky specialist and owner of the well-established independent bottler Murray McDavid, is proud to announce the opening of the Murray McDavid Whisky Shop at The Old Bank. The High Street bank was … Read more