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Craft couple say they’ve landed ‘somewhere good’ in Forres
“We feel that we’ve landed somewhere really good” – that’s how Steve Green describes the journey to opening a weaving and woodcraft business in Tolbooth Street with wife Jules. In this video, the couple describe the evolution of their crafts; how they ended up in Forres after leaving Tiree, and how the local community has … Read more
Premier convenience store opens in old Citroën garage
A beer cave is just one of the unique features of a new convenience store which opened in Forres on the 30 May. Barry Forbes, retail development controller came to the opening day and said the new store will being a ‘community hub’ to the town, while landlords Liam and Eileen Wood said this unit … Read more
‘Glory days’ of good, affordable food will soon be on the menu at Old Mill
Mohamed Ali of MacAli Group has recently acquired the Old Mill Inn at Brodie and has promised it will return to the county-style pub it was once famous for. He will introduce outdoor seating and provide what he calls good, affordable comfort food.
New whisky ‘variations’ shop opens in former High Street bank
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.