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Moray Council has granted Dallas Community Development Trust permission to build a play area, gym and car park

1 week ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

A new outdoor gym, play area and car park in the centre of a local village has been given the go-ahead. Last November, Dallas Community Development Trust (DCDT) applied to demolish a neighbouring unused shop and house on Main Street to build a fenced pitch, area with gym equipment and parking space for community use - Moray Council has now granted planning permission, despite unpaid charges for non-domestic rates and council tax accrued before the site was purchased by the trust.
Orbex support for Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation is ‘very welcome’

1 week ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

An aerospace company is sponsoring a group of lifesavers based five miles away from its headquarters. Forres Enterprise Park-based orbital launch services company, Orbex, is providing Findhorn’s Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO) with the much welcome funding boost. Orbex CEO, Phil Chambers, confirmed the money will support costs associated with mooring MIRO’s boats as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the local community.
Forres area bus service to run more frequently after success

1 week ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

A successful rural bus service funded by the community it serves has announced an extended timetable. The daily 940 between Forres and Logie Steading - started in September 2023 by Finderne Development Trust (FDT) - will now run more frequently.
Dava Ghost Train Walk all-nighter to raise thousands for Dava Way Association

1 week ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

Hundreds of walkers are taking on a spooky cross country fundraiser - overnight - on Saturday, June 21. The sold-out biennial Dava Ghost Train Walk over 23 miles from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres is set to raise money for maintenance of the off-road route maintained by the Dava Way Association (DWA). DWA secretary, Malcolm Campbell, the trek follows the Dava Way from Grantown Square to Dallas Dhu Distillery then onwards to Forres.
Baxters of Speyside have confirmed Forres Academy won the annual interschool soup challenge, organised with DYW Moray

2 weeks ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

A local team of teenagers reign soupreme following their regional challenge win. Forres Academy S2 pupils Ayla Santos Willmott, Jessica Gaynor and Sophie Dey won the annual Baxters Soup interschool Challenge, organised in partnership with DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) Moray. Ayla said: “We were grateful for the chance to participate. We are all still smiling!”Pupils were tasked with creating a new soup offering health benefits and using local produce.
Forres postie William Cameron’s legacy the Auchernack Trust funds projects for older people in the town

2 weeks ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

More than £6000 has been awarded from a legacy fund to projects that support older residents in the town. Forres’ Moray Councillors and community council chairman have confirmed the latest round of Auchernack Trust funding - this time for local social events, music and sports lessons. Cllr Draeyk van der Horn (Green) said: “The grants demonstrate the value of local collaboration in supporting older residents.
London Art Biennale to include painting by Jonathan Luxon of Orchard Road Studio Forres

2 weeks ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

An artist who once reached the later stages of Sky TV’s ‘Portrait Artist of the Year’ competition is to feature in a prestigious international exhibition. Jonathan Luxon, who is based at Orchard Road Studios in Forres, has had artwork selected for the 2025 London Art Biennale - a high profile event in the art world opening on July 16. Jonathan was “extremely surprised and delighted” when he heard his oil painting ‘The Call’ was accepted, despite him often submitting work for major events.
Moray policing inspector publishes new-style Forres, Lossiemouth and Speyside crime report

2 weeks ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

Published: 17:00, 10 June 2025 Assaults, drink and drug-driving, as well as possession of illegal drugs and a weapon were listed in the latest bi-monthly crime report for the area. Moray policing inspector, Neil Morrison, included the Forres-area crimes in the new-style Forres, Lossiemouth and Speyside community council report which he opened by explaining its goals.
Brodie Castle custodians National Trust for Scotland works with Dyke Primary School on visitor guide

2 weeks ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Garry McCartney

Pupils from a neighbouring school have helped create a tourist guide for a historic local building and its surrounds. P6/7s from Dyke Primary enjoyed ‘Workforce for the Future’ workshops over seven weeks with Brodie Castle’s custodians, the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), aimed at developing career skills and increasing access to heritage. Head teacher, Hayley Burns, confirmed the project allowed her pupils to go behind the scenes to learn more about the heritage team.
Praise at Holyrood for efforts to re-open Forres public toilet

2 weeks ago | forres-gazette.co.uk | Alistair Whitfield

An initiative to re-open the public toilets just off Forres High Street has been commended at the Scottish Parliament. A local charity group, Ray’s Opportunities, are seeking to bring the toilet block on Leys Road back into use after it was closed in 2018. Tim Eagle, whose Highlands and Islands constituency includes Moray, submitted a motion highlighting the initiative. He said: “This is a very public-spirited venture and I know it will be widely welcomed in Forres.