Forres Local

Transport Scotland will carry out a survey to see if traffic lights are required on the Forres bypass.  Find our more via the Forres Gazette here

They’re on! Rotary Forres is delighted to present the spectacular Forres Bonfire and Fireworks from 6:30pm on Saturday 5th November. Plus, from 12 noon don’t miss a spectacular showcase from the Army.

Forres Community Leisure (FCL), a new company set up to benefit the local community, is investigating the possibility acquiring Mosset Park stadium and adjacent land at Bogton. Read more in the Forres Gazette

Work has started on the new railway line through Forres. Network Rail and contractor BAM Nuttall are working adjacent to the old track at Waterford as part of the wider, £170 million Aberdeen to Inverness Project. Read more in the Forres Gazette

WHAT route would you prefer the new dualled A96 to take past Forres? A public event will be at the Ramnee Hotel on Wednesday October, 5 from noon- 7pm. Read more in the Forres Gazette

Forres Community Clean Up (FCCU), along with other local groups and environmental organisations, will attend a summit aimed at improving the litter situation in Moray organised by Richard Lochhead MSP. Read more in the Forres Gazette

CHARITIES and organisations are being urged to apply to The Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation for its final funding round of 2016 before the end of September. Read more in the Forres Gazette

MORAY MP Angus Robertson  is  concerned about the future of Kinloss Barracks after a  source at the MoD indicated that the barracks were under threat in the current Defence Estates Review . Read more in the Forres Gazette

The Forres Footpaths Trust has launched a new walk on their website bound to appeal to people with an interest in the military history of the area. Read more in the Forres Gazette

A group of Moray volunteers who maintain a monument named after Admiral Lord Nelson have been commended by a historic society dedicated to the legendary seafarer. Press and Journal Click here