Forres loves local businesses

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Forres Loves Local

We work with Forres businesses to promote the town as a whole, and encourage shoppers to shop locally wherever possible.

In 2023, we were named Best Digital Community in Scotland by Scotland’s Towns Partnership.

Our social enterprise is a business member of Scotland’s Towns Partnership who run a nationwide ‘ScotlandLovesLocal’ movement and we have adopted the same branding for our own local campaign. Look out for the ‘Forres Loves Local’ logo in shop windows.

The following services are free to use in order to help business promote themselves locally.

We also offer a range of media services such as social media, photography and websites

We encourage business owners to use the hashtags #ForresBusiness and #ForresLovesLocal in their posts, as we do in our business-related posts. This is an easy way to group together all business-related news and information, posted by anybody.

Forres business news

Kiltmaking couple open the doors on new retail and rental store in Forres high street

A new kilt hire and sales outlet has opened on Forres High Street. Sam and Louisa Carter...

Winding down wasn’t an option for Carol as she opens a ladies boutique in Forres

A successful dress shop owner who moved to Kinloss to retire has re-ignited her passion for fashion...

Bra shop owner Sheena thanks ‘lovely customers’ as she retires after 26 years

A high street shop which has stood the test of time will close at the end of...

Solar experts get on their bikes for charity

More than 20 members of staff at Forres company AES Solar are gearing up for a sponsored...

New farm shop in Rafford offers wide range of local, organic and fresh food

A new farm shop selling a wide and varied range of local produce and crafts has opened...

Cluny Hill mansion goes on the market for offers over £625,000

The sprawling 76-bedroom mansion that sits on Cluny Hill has gone on the market this week for...

In the centenary year of Grant Park comes the Forres kilt with a digestive biscuit ‘baked’ in

A local woman who specialises in making bespoke kilts has designed a Forres-inspired tartan with a twist....

Lisa brings out the party balloons for new high street shop

A high street shop is being given a breath of fresh air as it opens up to...

Expanding sawmill opens new clothing and gift shop at Logie Steading

A local sawmill has opened a retail shop selling clothing, gifts, wood and outdoor living accessories. Logie...

Playtime is over for Ania, as she turns kids’ cafe into hair and beauty salon

A popular Forres hairdresser who set up a children's cafe and play centre in the town has...