Forres Local

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

A record crowd packed into Grant Park in Forres at the weekend as the European Pipe Band Championships were held in the town for the fourth time. Press and Journal Click here

AN innovative care model could be used at a new sheltered housing complex in Forres. The new sheltered housing complex on North Road. It is hoped that Hanover Court on Leask Road Read more in the Forres Gazette

Forres Traditional Highland Games with massed Pipe Bands, Tug o’ War, Heavy events, Solo Piping, Athletics, Highland dancing Grass Cycling, a road Race and Pipe band competition. 09 July 2016 12:30 See you there!

TWO  Forres organisations are celebrating receiving a large chunk of Scottish Government funding, enabling them to press ahead with new volunteer-led opportunitites. Read more in the Forres Gazette

A song about Forres and Cluny Hill has gone viral!  Have a listen to it here    

A local councillor hopes to turn the town purple on Friday, June 3. Wear purple on Friday to raise funds for charity. Wear purple on Friday to raise funds for charity. Read more in the Forres Gazette