Findhorn boating firm expands with Nairn acquisition

North 58 Sea Adventures has expanded along the coast to Nairn by acquiring a boating business in the highland town.

The expansion east follows a similar development last year, when the company started operating tours from Lossiemouth to the west.

Owner Simon Paterson says the decision to buy an existing business rather than start a new service from the harbour places less pressure on the wildlife, which is the reason the company brings tourists to the area year after year.

Marine wildlife is abundant along the Moray coast, with the UK’s largest population of bottle-nosed dolphins, proving to be the biggest draw.

Press and Journal: Moray wildlife tours company expand to the Highlands

Moray MP hosts anti-social behaviour meeting in Forres

Moray MP Douglas Ross hosted a packed public meeting in Forres Town Hall on Friday afternoon to address issues of anti-social behaviour which have been raised with him by constituents from the town. Commenting after the meeting Douglas said: “Forres is a generally safe town which for the most part has only low levels of criminal activity, but unfortunately, … Read more

Chief executive Roddy Burns

Schools and libraries hit in council cuts

Schools, sports facilities and libraries have been dealt a blow in the council’s bid to meet its budget for 2019/20. A range of measures that will help the council balance its budget for the coming year were debated by councillors yesterday. Measures include the increasing of class sizes, closure of six libraries, removal of Active Schools … Read more

Logan’s run continues with fresh loan deal

Forres Gazette – The latest ICT youngster to gain valuable first-team experience with Forres Mechanics, Logan Johnstone, has signed an extended loan deal until the end of the season. https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/Sport/Football/Logans-run-continues-with-fresh-loan-deal-23012019.htm

Mechanics lose out in tight clash

Forres Gazette – Forres Mechanics were disappointed after Formartine left Mosset Park with a hard-fought 1-0 victory on Saturday. https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/Sport/Football/Mechanics-lose-out-in-tight-clash-16012019.htm

Douglas Ross with Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence

MP welcomes Ministry of Defence ‘s commitment to Moray Growth Deal

The Ministry of Defence ‘s commitment to the Moray Growth Deal has been commended by MP for Moray Douglas Ross. Speaking at Scottish Questions in the House of Commons this morning, Douglas received reassurances that the Ministry of Defence, one of Moray’s biggest employers,  will get behind the Moray Growth Deal.  Commenting Douglas said: “Given … Read more