Ewan Malcolm

4 days ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Ewan Malcolm

A total of three candidates were interviewed for a key position at a nursery which is being closed due to a failure to fill the vacancy, it can be revealed. Rainbow Castle Childcare, based on the grounds of Moray Leisure Centre in Elgin, will close for good on Friday, June 27. The childcare facility, which accommodated 57 kids between the ages of two and five, had been without a specialist nursery manager since early March.

5 days ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Ewan Malcolm

Traffic restrictions have been imposed on a Buckie road as a blockbuster movie gears up to film. Scenes are being filmed for acclaimed director Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer’s epic story from ancient Greece, at various locations across Moray including Culbin Forest near Forres and Findlater Castle near Cullen. The movie will reportedly star a host of Hollywood A-listers including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson.

5 days ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Ewan Malcolm

Published: 11:39, 23 June 2025 NHS Grampian has announced the appointment of a new chief executive after what has been described as a “competitive” recruitment process. Laura Skaife-Knight will leave her current role as chief executive of NHS Orkney and take over from current interim chief executive Dr Adam Coldwells when he retires in the autumn. Making the announcement, chair of NHS Grampian, Alison Evison, said: “I am delighted to welcome Laura to NHS Grampian.

5 days ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Ewan Malcolm

Published: 08:19, 23 June 2025 A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft by housebreaking at a Buckie retail business on June 18. The man has also been charged with numerous other shoplifting offences in the Moray town. Constable Allan of Buckie Police Office said: "This type of crime can have a lasting impact on a business, and we are committed to working with communities and our partners to tackle those involved in these crimes.

6 days ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Ewan Malcolm

Inverness’ Eastgate Shopping Centre looks set to add a new fashion retailer to its offering. A “Coming Soon” post on the mall’s website seems to confirm that Lovisa, known for its jewellery and accessories, will be heading to the shopping centre in the near future. A post advertising a role for a team member to work for the fashion retailer in Inverness also seems to confirm the news although it is not yet known when the new store will officially open.