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Things to see and do

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Tons of suggestions if you are at a loose end 20

Places to eat A veritable plethora of choice!

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Local and Bank Holidays Plan your time off ahead

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Clubs and Societies Get connected with your community

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Medical and health information For all your emergency care

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Trades list

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When you just can’t find the tradesmen - look here 33

Useful Numbers Many of the numbers you use regularly

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Schools information All the schools in the area

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Churches For a spiritual uplift

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Community Councils When you need to know who to contact

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Things to see and do Things to see and do The attractive city of Elgin boasts the title of Scotland’s smallest city and is home to the beautiful Elgin Cathedral.

Nestled in the world famous whisky region, Elgin lies on the south coast of the Moray Firth roughly midway between Inverness and Aberdeen and straddles the River Lossie.

The town offers many pleasant characteristics, breathtaking scenery and a number of local distilleries including Glenmoray, Gordon & MacPhail and Glen Elgin most of which have open days to the public and whisky trails.

Population 20,829.

ACTIVITIES

Fishing The Glen of Rothers Trout Fishery, East Grange mill pond, and Tynet Trout Fishery provide excellent opportunities for fishing.

The Angling Centre in Elgin is a place for all your fishing needs.

Football Elgin City Community Football offers opportunities for girls and boys to keep fit.

There are a number of football pitches within Elgin in Pinefield, Dovecot Park, Thornhill, and Lesserborough Briggs. Phone 01343 543736 for more details.

Golfing Moray is home to many golf courses. Locations include Buckie, Dufftown, Elgin, Kinloss, Garmouth and Kingston, Grantown on Spey, Hopeman, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay, and Nairn in the Highlands.

Hill walking There are a number of places ideal for hill walking such as Ben Macdui, Ben Rinnes, Carn Daimh, and the Cromdale Hills. They offer stunning views of the environment and some contain good paths.

Horse riding There are many beautiful

horseriding routes around Moray. Explore the environment within the forests of Culbin, Roseisle, and Lossiemouth. The Dava Way is also accessible to horses. An excellent leaflet produced by the Moray Equestrian Access Group can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office in the Falconer Museum in Forres.

There are a number of organisations who offer horse riding lessons such as: Burgie Equine Centre, Equus Equestrian Centre, Moray Group Riding For The Disabled, Garmouth Riding Centre, Rashcrook Equestrian, Logie Farm Riding Centre, and Mundole Equestrian Centre.

Jogging There are many ideal places within Elgin for jogging such as Cooper Park in Elgin. An organisation called “Jog Scotland Elgin” aims to get people jogging in the area.

Mountain Bike Trails Local volunteers working with Forest Enterprise have created some fantastic mountain bike challenges through the forested hills on the east of the River Spey.

The Moray Monster Trails provide 30km of riding at three linked locations, Whiteash, Ordiequish and Ben Aigan. Some local buses take bicyles at no

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charge. The Moray Mountain Bike Club aims to get people out and enjoy the countryside coupled with a good social atmosphere.

Rock climbing There are a number of places where you can do rock climbing. Covesea in Lossiemouth, Cummingston, Logie Head and inland at Huntly’s Cave are worthwhile to look at. The Moray Mountaineering Club have members who are rock climbing enthusiasts who meet on a Wednesday evenings, usually at Cummingston sea cliffs.

Rugby Clubs include Moray RFC & Moray Titans RLFC, Buckie Scorpians, Kinloss Kestrels, and the Lossiemouth Owls.

Sailing Around the coasts, suitable locations for sailing include Lossiemouth, Portsoy and the Findhorn Bay. The Royal Yacht Club in Findhorn and The Moray Firth Sailing Club offer classes.

Surfing Lossiemouth is an excellent location for surfing, along with Sandend Bay to the east.

Swimming There are swimming pools in the following towns:

Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Aberlour, Keith, Lossiemouth.

Tennis There are clubs in Cullen, Keith, Aberlour, Elgin, Rothes and Forres. Within Elgin, there are three courts in Cooper Park.

Walking Burghead to Lossiemouth (Moray Coastal Trail) This grand coastal walk includes a fine cliff-top section with coves and seastacks, and finishes with a long walk across a huge sandy beach. Coastal footpath, undulating and slightly rough or muddy in places.

Culbin Forest, Forres Walks through pine woods to Findhorn Bay. The Hill 99 Viewpoint trail is an ideal walk for first-time visitors and takes about 2-3 hours starting from the main car park at Wellhill. There are easy-reach destinations such as the Gravelpit ponds (from Wellhill) and the Minister’s Pool (from Nairn East Beach), with attractive benches to rest at when you get there. Do take care and watch out for the the tide.

Every year, there is a programme of ranger-led activites in Culbin. See the Forestry Commission in

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Scotland’s website: www.forestry.gov.uk

Dava Way, between Forres and Grantownon-Spey Easy route suitable for both for walkers and mountain bikers. It links Forres and Grantown-on-Spey and almost all of the route follows the old Highland Railway line. It is off road and safe from traffic. Along the way, it passes a mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland.

Dunearn River Walk, Forres Views up and down the River Findhorn. The narrow path passes close to the edge of vertical drops down to the swirling waters.

Forest paths, muddy at times with steep drops alongside to the river - care needed.

The Forest By The Firth Trail in Lossiemouth This is a walk that takes you along East Beach and into the forest. There is a map set into a stone, beside the wooden bridge at Seatown.

Quarrel Wood, Elgin Woodland walks through beeches, oaks and pines.

Quarrel Wood commands a hilltop position overlooking Elgin, the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside.

Randolph's Leap, Forres River, walks and leafy walks with history. A popular scenic river walk to Randolph's Leap where the River Findhorn is squeezed through narrow rocks. Starts from Logie Steading where there are toilets, farm shop,

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children's play area, heritage centre, and an excellent cafe.

Roseisle Beach, Woodland walks on to an expanse of Moray Firth beach. Access the beach to see the WWII coastal defences, including concrete tank cubes and pill boxes.

Speyside Way Starting at Buckie on the Moray coastline, The Speyside Way follows the course of the mighty River Spey up to Aviemore in the Cairngorms. There is also an offshoot that makes a hilly route from Ballindalloch to Tomintoul.

Torrieston Wood, Elgin Wayfaring course. An open sunny facility with ample parking space and a large grassy area.

Winding Walks, Fochabers This circular walk heads up the side of the Small Burn with the option of taking one of the winding paths through the trees. It then visits the wooden gazebo at Peep's Viewpoint overlooking Fochabers.

Activity Providers Outfit Moray is an award winning outdoor education charity based in Lossiemouth, Moray, northeast of Scotland. They offer activities, courses and tailored programmes for schools, adults, families, and groups.

15 Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB Tel: 01343 549571 Scotpeak is a specialist in

guided Day Walks, Walking Holidays, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Abseiling, Navigation, Self Lead Walks, Winter Skills, Charity Walks and more. Let Scotpeak arrange your outdoor experience in Moray and the Highlands.

Email:john@scotpeak.co.uk Wild Things! is a Scottish Environmental Education Charity based on the magnificent Moray Firth. Offers a variety of inspiring wilderness and nature experiences for all ages and abilities regardless of learning challenges or physical and financial difficulties… or even a fear of spiders!

Tel: 01309 690450 Email: enquiries@wildthings.org.uk

BEACHES

Cummingston Beach Cummingston is a small village between Burghead and Hopeman. The beach is not well known and is not signposted from the road but - there's a short stretch of sand surrounded by beautiful rock formations and caves. The cliffs are popular with rock climbers practicing their art.

East and West Beach, Lossiemouth East Beach can be accessed by the old wooden bridge, which crosses the River Lossie.

With a long stretch of golden sand and dunes to protect from the weather, it is one of the most popular beaches in Moray and the waves are ideal for surfing and kitesurfing all year round.

Burghead Beach marks the eastern end of Burghead Bay. It is a quiet beach popular with watersport enthusiasts and you will occasionally see windsurfers and kitesurfers. Initially stony, the beach then becomes sandy. The tide drifts a long way out making it ideal for kite buggying.

West Beach is tucked behind Moray Golf Club and leads onto a long esplanade for parking. An excellent sandy beach leads to Covesea Lighthouse. There are interesting rock pools to explore on the near side.

Overhead, you are likely to see jet planes on their approach to the RAF Lossiemouth runway.

Culbin Sands

Hopeman Beaches

A wild and beautiful beach it is reached through the Culbin Forest from the main car park at Wellhill. It’s a two mile walk to the coast and the route can confusing so make sure you pick up one of the free maps provide by the Forestry Commission.

The beach and its adjoining sandbar stretch west for some 10 miles from near Nairn to the mouth of the River Findhorn.

East Beach is the main beach in Hopeman and has lots of rock pools to explore as well as a wide area of sand. It's the only place in Moray with beach huts, most of which are brightly coloured and a real gem for photographers.

Burghead Beach

West beach in Hopeman is a short sandy hidden stretch beside the caravan site. Most visitors will drive past it but park near the

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Roseisle Beach Woodland walks on to an expanse of Moray Firth beach. Access the beach to see the WWII coastal defences, including concrete tank cubes and pill boxes.

ENTERTAINMENT Lossie Folk Club The folk club meets every Tuesday night and everyone is welcome to go along to listen or join in. Each year the club organises a weekend festival with music, song, storytelling etc.

Tuesdays 8.30 till late, Beach Bar, Lossiemouth

The Loft at East Grange Host to one of the premier live music venues in the Moray area. Styles of music are varied with blues, indie, cletic, country, americana, folk and jazz regularly taking their turn on stage.

Universal Hall Hosts a variety of events and peformances throughout the year including concerts of all kinds: con-

temporary music, scottish chamber orchestra, scottish opera, dramatic performances, touring theatre companies, comedy, dance, film, children’s entertainment. Upcoming events on www.findhorn.org Email: uhall@findhorn.org Tel: 01309 691170

The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth Provides a first-class ‘live’ venue in Moray offering a wide variety of high quality entertainment and is not afraid to try something new!

Live Music · Theatre · Comedy · Film · Children’s Shows. Open all year.

Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth Tel: 01343 814004

FAMILY FUN Bowl 2000 Ten Pin Bowling & Lunar Land. Moray's only 10 pin bowling alley is popular with visitors and local people. As well as bowling, you can play pool, air hockey and games in the amusement area. Lunar Land play area is a safe, fun area for children. Bar & catering facilities.- 2 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XZ T: 01343 541444

Cooper Park

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Cooper Park is a short walk from the centre of Elgin and remains an important part of the community. Boats are available for hire in the summer months on Cooper Park pond. The other side has a well equipped play park, bird aviary and bowling green. There are tennis courts and a great pitch and putt course.

Offers a wide range of activities ensuring that your experience is the best it can possibly be! From Quad Bikes to Archery, Grass Sledging and Laser Tag – It caters for all tastes!

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Elgin Kart Raceway Located just outside Lhanbryde is the kart track for Arrive & Drive, Mini Grand Prix and Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting.Whether you're looking for a fun day out for the family, a team building event with a difference or a corporate hospitality day with a buzz, then Elgin Kart Raceway is the place for you.

To book or for further information call 01343 843666 / 07769 882582.

Findhorn Village Centre Provides recreational and lesirue time facilities , encourages educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources. For more info, contact Christine Hunt on 01309 692339.

Moray Leisure Centre Providing many different activities including an ice rink, swimming and leisure pools, relaxation suite, health and wellness suite, childcare facility, soft play area, squash court, beauty therapy department and Cafe.

Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP T: 01343 550033

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Woodside Farm Shop, cafe and play area Eastern end of Kinloss and offers a wide range of home grown vegetables as well as free range eggs and home bred Aberdeen Angus Beef.

Open 7 days a week, it also houses a delightful coffee shop and children’s play area. Open monday Saturday 10:30am-4pm and 11:30am-4pm on a Sunday.

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Brodie Castle Forres Once an important Pictish fortress and port, it is a part of Scottish history not to be missed. Explore the rooms, passageways and towers and then relax in the tearoom and a browse through the gift shop.

Brodie Castle, Forres, IV36 2TE Tel: 0844 493 2156

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Phoenix Boat Trips, Inverness Enjoy the beauty of the Moray Firth on a one hour boat trip from Inverness Marina. View the beautiful Black Isle and possibly a visit from the bottlenosed dolphins. Contact Skipper Eric Wardlaw on 07703 168097 or email eric@brumblair.f9.co.uk

LOCAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE Balvenie Castle Dufftown Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn earls of Buchan, it contains a formidable curtain wall - a rare example of 13th century military architecture in Scotland.

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the Cathedral date to the early 13th Century. Although partly ruined, it's still possible to climb one of the towers and enjoy views out over Elgin.

Designed around the shape of a Celtic cross, The Biblical Gardens sit behind a wall to the side of Elgin Cathedral. You can walk around identyfying the plants mentioned in the Bible and look at statues depicting scenes from the parables.

Craigellachie Bridge Built in 1812-1814, it is the finest remaining example of Thomas Telford’s ironwork in UK. It is located at Craigellachie, near to Aberlour.

Culloden Moor Battlefield Scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. The final Jacobite uprising ended here on 16 April, 1746, when the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was crushed by Government forces, led by the Duke of Cumberland.

Duffus Castle Located just outside Elgin, Duffus Casle is a fine example of a motte and bailey castle. The original seat of the Moray family.

Strong footwear is recommended and parking is available.

Elgin Cathedral & The Biblical Gardens One of the iconic buildings in Moray and makes an impressive sight especially walking towards it from Cooper Park. It is one of Moray’s most popular tourist attractions. Parts of

Explore the many closes and alley ways of the High Street.

Elgin Local Heritage Centre Look through old newspapers, browse family records, and discover hidden secrets. Friendly staff are available to help you with your research on your family tree.

Institution Road Elgin IV30 1RP Tel: 01343 569011 • Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri: 10am-5pm.

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Elgin Museum Elgin Museum can be found at the East end of the High Street beside the old market cross. Visitors can view informative displays giving an overview of Moray including agriculture and commercial history. Of particular note are the Pictish stones and ancient Coracle (small round boats) used for fishing.

1 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EQ Tel: 01343 543675 • Opens April to October.

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Findhorn Heritage Exploring Findhorn’s past from prehistoric times to the present day, here you can learn about Findhorn’s role as the sea port of Forres as well as the area’s natural history. In the Icehouse, you can explore the amazing underground chambers, typicak of the area, built more than 150 years ago. originally used for storing ice for packing salmon on its way to London, the building is now used to explain the salmon fishing industry in the area.

Open: May and Sept, Sat and Sun 2pm-5pm.

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Fort George, Ardersier The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a base for the army of George II. Ardersier, Inverness IV1 7TD Tel 01667 460232.

Gordon Castle, Fochabers The Gordon Castle estate offers a wide range of tailor made packages and itineraries for sporting activities, private parties, weddings, corporate groups and events.

The fully catered Castle together with the delightful self catering cottages are also an excellent choice for holidays and short breaks throughout the year.

Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ Tel: 01343 820244

Kinloss Abbey, Forres It was the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North.

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The Whisky Line Keith & Dufftown Railway Open every weekend Easter to September Plus Fridays in June, July & August Licensed Restaurant at Dufftown Special & evening events - see website Group bookings & Charters welcome Disabled access & facilities Car & coach parking - coaches by appointment

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mately 3 miles east of the town of Forres in the county of Moray in North Scotland.

Knockando Woolmill Knockando Woolmill is an A-listed group of buildings in the Spey Valley. The Woolmill itself contains original textile machinery acquired over the centuries.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RP Tel: 01340 810345

Ladyhill Ladyhill, with its column dedicated to the Duke of Gordon, dominates the Western part of the town. It is worth the steep climb up the steps (from opposite the Postal Sorting Office) for the view over Elgin. There are a few remains of Elgin Castle on the top of the hill.

Millbuies Country Park One of Moray's hidden gems. There is a walk around a tranquil loch with a mix of pine and deciduous trees and wildlife. The loch is stocked with rainbow trout and it is possible to spend the day fly-fishing from a rowing boat. Fishing permits are available from the park warden.

Lossiemouth Harbour & Marina With the fishing fleet largely gone, the harbour is now an attractive yachting marina with 78 berths. The refurbished harbour buildings hosts the Fisheries Museum, café and craft shops. There is also a children’s play area nearby.

The Mercat Cross Stands in the centre of the High Street. It was erected in 1844 and is built in the gothic style.

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Mortlach Church One of the oldest sites of Christian worship in Scotland. The church of Mortlach was dedicated to St. Luag who was also patron of an ancient Celtic monastery in the area.

Tel: 01340 820538/ 820380

Nelson's Tower, Forres Monument with great views over to the Black Isle.

Standing high on Cluny Hill, Nelson's Tower looks down, with some presence, over Forres. Erected by public subscription, the tower was built as a memorial to Admiral Lord Nelson.

Tel: 01309 672513

Pluscarden Abbey A tranquil place, founded in the thirteenth century and still inhabited by a community of monks. Information boards tell its turbulent story. Visit the small abbey shop which sells honey and produce from the gardens.

West of Elgin, signposted from the A96

Rothes Castle, Rothes Only one wall remains but great views from Castle Hills. Built to protect the vital trade routes to Elgin the site of Rothes Castle is recognised as one of the most ancient strongholds in Moray. It is estimated that the castle was four storeys high and was protected by a portcullis and drawbridge.

Scalan Seminary, Glenlivet For most of the 18th century the Seminary of Scalan in the Braes was the only place in Scotland where young men were trained for the Catholic priesthood.

From 1717 to 1799 over 100 priests were trained at this

secluded site, despite repeated attacks by Hanovarian soldiers, and the College played a vital role in keeping the traditional Catholic faith alive in northern Scotland.

Seatown, Lossiemouth Seatown is a collection of small cottages huddled together beside the River Lossie. It sits beside the Spynie Canal, which was built in the early 1800s to a design by Thomas Telford. Nearby is the old market cross.

Spynie Palace For five centuries, until 1686, Spynie Palace was the residence of the Bishops of Moray. There are superb views. Spynie Loch can be seen from the tower.

The mighty tower house was one of the largest in Scotland.

2 m N of Elgin off the A941, IV30 5QG. T: 01343 546358

St Laurence’s Church, Forres A church has been on this site since medieval times haveing been commissioned by Alexander III of Scotland in honour of St Laurence. The original building was famously burned down by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. The impressive building that dominates the town today was built in 1904 and took 19 months to build. It is a fine example of gothic architecture abd whilst the exterior is impressive, the interior has been described as unmissable - well worth a visit. Open daily

Stotfield Disaster Memorial On the morning of Christmas Day 1806, 21

men from Stotfield Village set to sea in three fishing boats taking advantage of calm weather. The weather turned and the sea took all 21. A beautifully made granite boat commemorates the lives of these men and the others who have been lost at sea. Set on the West Beach Esplanade, it overlooks the natural harbour and on a fine day you can see the Northerly tip of Scotland.

Sueno’s Stone, Forres One of the most impressive standing stones in Europe and the largest Pictish stones in the British Isles.

Sueno’s stone is thought to have date back to the 9th or 10th century. Carved on one side is a Pictish cross whilst on the other side is a battle scene thought to commemorate the Victory of King Malcolm II over the Viking King Sweyn. The stone was uncovered in the middle of the 18th century and the glass casing that protects it today was added in the late 1990s. At Findhorn Road, Forres.

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The Thomson Monument Erected in 1857 on the sire, where there once stood a castle, this monument commemorates the life of James Thomson, a surgeon from Cromarty who died at the age of 31 in the Crimea. At the time, the people of Cromarty did not want the memorial erected there so it was placed in Forres instead.

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was completed in 1849 and was home to Forres Town Council until 1976. Now, the Community Council of the Royal Burgh of Forres hold their monthly meetings in the courtroom of The Tolbooth.

Tomintoul Museum The highest museum in the Highlands.

April, May, June, September & October - Mon-Sat: 10am5pm July and August - Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm The Square, Tomintoul.

During Visitor Season: Tel: 01807 580285 During winter months: Tel: 01309 673701

Tugnet Ice House, Spey Bay Built in 1830, it is reputedly the largest industrial ice house in Scotland. Tugnet Ice House nestles between the River Spey and the Moray Firth at the mouth of the Spey.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7DU Tel: 01249 449500

Urquhart Castle One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart sits on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness.

The Witches’ Stone This stone, thought to date from Pictish times and to have been used as an altar to the Sun God, marks the resting place of one of three barrels in which three witches were rolled down Cluny Hill.

The Witches’ Stone, Victoria Road, Forres - outside the police station.

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MOUNTAINS AND HILLS Ben Aigan Ben Aigan lies to the east of Rothes, the north east of Craigellachie and to the east of the River Spey which flows along the foot of its western and northern slopes. Rising to a height of 471m (1546 feet) and extensively forested apart from the summit cone, the top of Ben Aigan provides magnificent views over Speyside, south to Ben Rinnes, and away to the north over the Moray Firth to the hills of Sutherland

Ben Avon Ben Avon is the most easterly mountain of the main Cairngorm range. It occupies a vast area to the north-east of Glen Quoich stretching towards Inchrory and the River Gairn, and it is recognisable from many viewpoints across Moray by the granite tors on the skyline of its long flat plateau.

Ben Rinnes Ben Rinnes is the highest freestanding mountain in Moray at 2733ft (841 metres), and is classified as a 'Corbett' - a summit lying between 2500ft and 2999ft.

Bin Hill of Cullen The distinctive conical outline of Mt. Morven - at 2,313ft.(706m) is easy to spot. Looking East, you can see Portsoy and Troup Head. To the South East lies the bulk of Knock Hill at 1,410ft (430m). The Cairngorm Mts. lie to the South West. Looking westwards along the Moray Coast you can see the curve of the bay at

Lossiemouth. Below you lie Cullen, the viaducts, Cullen House and the Auld Kirk.

Retrace your steps for the return journey.

Carn Daimh from Tomnavoulin Cairn Daimh (Hill of the Stags) at 1866ft (570m) is most often ascended in the course of following the Tomintoul Spur of the Speyside Way, between Glenlivet and Tomintoul.

The Convals Hill The Convals (Meikle Conval, 571m and Little Conval, 552m) are the two 'rounded humps' separated from Ben Rinnes by the 'Beatshach', the pass linking Speyside to Glen Rinnes.

Corryhabbie Hill/Cooks Cairn from Glenlivet Corryhabbie is the highest point of the long moorland ridge between Glen Rinnes and the heads of Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. From the plateau-like summit there are extensive views over vast rolling hills and moors to the Cairngorms to the south and Ben Rinnes to the north.

Corryhabbie Hill, Glen Rinnes A fairly easy ascent leading to the moorland summit of Corryhabbie Hill with extensive views over Glenlivet, Ben Rinnes and Speyside. Moorland and farm tracks complete the circuit.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Art Exhibitions - in Cooper Park Library

sional Art Gallery with frequent exhibitions by local artists, woodworkers and photographers throughout the year. Elgin museum also has temporary exhibitions.

The main art gallery is Moray Art Centre in Findhorn.

Elgin Museum Elgin Museum can be found at the East end of the High Street beside the old market cross. Visitors can view informative displays giving an overview of Moray including agriculture and commercial history. Of particular note are the Pictish stones and ancient Coracle (small round boats) used for fishing.

1 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EQ Tel: 01343 543675 • Opens April to October.

• Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm • Sat: 11am-4pm • Sunday: closed

Forres Museum Newly refurbished but retaining Victorian ambiance. Many events for crafts and history take place here for children and for adults.

• April - Oct - Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm • Jul-Aug - Mon-Sat: 10am 5pm Sun: 1pm-4pm • Nov-Mar - Tues-Sat: 10am-2pm Tolbooth Street, Forres.

Tel: 01309 696261

Grantown Museum Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings and is a source of great pride to the people of Grantown.

Burnfield House, Burnfield Ave, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HH Tel: 01479 872478

The library acts as an occa-

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Moray Dance ELGIN FOCHABERS HOPEMAN FORRES LOSSIEMOUTH

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Elgin Community Centre - Mon, Wed & Sat

Book a session today – individually or as a group

Memorial Hall Hopeman - Tues Lossiemouth Community Centre - Fri Forres Community Centre - Thu Kinloss Parish Church - Thu Institute Hall Fochabers - Fri

Approved treatment for a wide range of conditions – arthritis to surgery recovery Assessments and follow-up sessions by fully qualified physiotherapists Trained lifeguards in attendance

No GP referral necessary

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t Modern Jazz t Highland t Disco DON’T DELAY, BOOK TODAY!

Tel: 07917 533516 Email: info@moraydance.co.uk

t Visit www.moraydance.co.uk

WHY NOT GIVE IT A TRY? Call Forres Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

Tel: 01309 672984 www.morayhydrotherapypool.co.uk

The Green Hall

Logie Steading

Moray Art Centre

2 Victoria Street, Craigellachie, Aberlour, AB38 9SR Tel: 01340 871010

Forres, IV36 2QN. Tel: 01309 611370.

The Park, Findhorn, Forres, IV36 3TA Tel: 01309 692426

Just Art, Fochabers 64 High Street.

Tel: 01343 820500.

The Lantern Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin 18 South Guildry Street, Elgin, IV30 1QN Phone: 01343 546864

Leap Studio & Gallery McWilliam Building 17 Victoria Street Craigellachie AB38 9SR Tel: 01340 881226

Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum Housed in a former net mending loft situated in Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth. The museum gives an insight into the Scottish fishing industry past and present. It also contains a reconstruction of James Ramsey MacDonald's study from his Lossiemouth house.

Ramsey MacDonald was born in Lossiemouth and became the first Labour Prime Minister.

Fisheries Museum Pitgaveny Street Lossiemouth, IV31 6TW Tel: 01343 813772

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Moray Motor Museum, Elgin Moray Motor Museum is housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill.

The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran, vintage, classic cars and motorbikes. Most of which are on the button ready to go. Added to this are the model cars and automobilia which make this a

visit not to be missed.

Bridge Street, Elgin, IV30 4DE Tel: 01343 544933

Tomintoul Gallery 82 Main Street Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9HA Tel: 01807 580458

Tomintoul Museum On the margin of the Cairngorm Mountains.

Central location in the village square and an insight into the history of Tomintoul and Glenlivet.

The Sq, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET, Tel: 01807 580285

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Still Life Picture Framer & Gallery 126 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9NX 01340 871457

RAILWAYS The Keith & Dufftown Railway UK’s most northerly heritage railway for the past 12 years, running for 11 miles from Keith Town, Keith to Dufftown via Drummuir.

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 4BA, 01340 821181

Strathspey Railway The Strathspey Railway in Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland, operates a 10 miles preserved railway from Aviemore to Broomhill via Boat of Garten, part of the former Inverness and Perth Junction Railway which linked Aviemore with Forres 01479 810725

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Baxters Baxters offers a wide range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is also a restaurant serving meals.

Mosstodloch Industrial Estate, Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD Tel: 01343 820393

Black Isle Wildlife & Country Park The Park consists of 50 Acres which is home to a wide range of animals. Such as Ducks, Emu, Lemur, Zebra and everyones favourite the Meerkat. This is just a small selection of the animals that can be viewed at the park.

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The Croft, Drumsmittal, North Kessock, IV1 3XF Tel: 01463 731656

Bow Fiddle Rocks Along this section of the Moray Firth the sea has carved prominent caves, arches and sea stacks in the steeply folded Cullen quartzite rocks. This is the same rock, which forms the hill of the Bin of Cullen to the south of Portknockie.

Brodie Countryfare Situated in a tranquil part of the north-east of Scotland, Brodie Countryfare offers a pleasant shopping experience. There is also an award-winning family restaurant which provides an ideal location for a chat with friends and for families to have lunch.

Tel: 0844 493 2156

Brodie Castle The castle is an attraction filled with antique furniture, paintings and ceramics from the generations of Clan Brodie - not to be missed!

Tel: 01309 641371

Califer Viewpoint, Forres Califer Hill Viewpoint is a picnic site and superb viewpoint with extensive breathtaking views across the Moray Firth, Findhorn and beyond. Access to the viewpoint at Califer Hill is suitable for all age groups and wheelchair users.

Culloden Battlefield

Grant Park

On 16 April 1746, it was at the Culloden Battlefield that the Jacobite army fought to reclaim the throne of Britain from the Hanoverians for a Stuart king.

For more information, there is a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition, battle immersion film, roof-top viewing and a battle table and much more.

Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU Tel: 0844 4932159

Forres House and its grounds were gifted to the town in 1926 by Sir Alexander Grant, a wealthy bemefactor of the town. In the park, there are picnic areas, a bowling club the cricket pitch, woodlands walks, a children’s play area, public comveniences as well as the floral sculptures that Forres has become so famous for through the Scotland and Britain in Bloom competitions. It is also home to the Forres Highland Games in July and the incredible Forres Fireworks in November.

Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres. Open all year round.

The Duck Pond and Rose Garden, Forres At the western end of the High Street thisis another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

Findhorn Bay Hide Findhorn Between Kinloss and Findhorn is a bird hide offering shelter and open views across Findhorn Bay, the outlet of the River Findhorn. The bay is now a nature reserve where you can see many birds including Oystercatchers, Turnstone, Curlews and Osprey.

Fort George Fort George, is a large 18th century fortress near Ardersier, along the Moray Firth Coast.

Ardersier, Inverness, IV1 7TD Tel 01667 460232.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Christies of Fochabers One of the largest garden centres in Scotland with a restaurant containing a seating capacity of 150.

The Nurseries, Fochabers Moray IV32 7PF Tel: 01343 820362

Tomnavoulin Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB Tel: 01807 590241

Hopeman Sandstone, Hopeman Stunning rock formations and dinosaur footprints

Johnstons of Elgin Also known as Johnstons Cashmere, Johnstons of Elgin creates cashmere cloth, knitwear and accessories from its mills in Elgin and Hawick. There is a restaurant and cafe serving hot and cold food.

Newmill, Elgin, IV30 4AF Tel: 01343 554000

Logie Steading Logie Steading is a converted farm building now home to a variety of businesses. Located in the River Findhorn Valley approximately 6 miles south of Forres, you will find antique furniture, an art gallery, a second hand bookshop, cafe and a farm and garden shop selling Logie Longhorn beef amongst other things.

There is also a walled garden and playground as well as the River Findhorn

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Royal Findhorn Yacht Club Sailing and Social Club By the piers, Findhorn Tel. 01309 690247

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Scottish Dolphin Centre Based on the mouth of the River Spey, the centre makes it one of the best places to watch dolphins in the UK. On offer are landbased dolphin watching, historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and a shop on site.

Spey Bay, Moray, IV32 7PJ Tel: 01343 820339

Speyside Centre

Also available for weddings, meetings, seminars etc.

Piers Cafe Open 7 days a week Open to members and non-members Heritage Centre.

Visit www.logie.co.uk Tel: 01309 611378

Mackenzie & Cruickshank Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is a wide range of items for your home and garden. Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop which accomodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food. 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 696940 Website: mackenzie-cruickshank.com

Millbuies Country Park Millbuies Country Park is one of Moray's hidden gems. There is a walk

By the piers, Findhorn Tel. 01309 690247

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around a tranquil loch with a mix of pine and deciduous trees and wildlife. The loch is stocked with rainbow trout and it is possible to spend the day fly-fishing from a rowing boat. Fishing permits are available from the park warden.

Roseisle Woods Another Forestry Commission Forest area lying to the east of Kinloss on the coastline. There is a children’s play park here as well as a public WC, barbeque area and walks as well as access to the beautiful long, sandy beach.

Evenets are hed here by Forestry Commission rangers throughtout the year. Check with their website for details.

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Located in the Cairngorms National Park, this is a definite attraction to every visitor to the Highlands.

There are wildlife viewing stations, a gift shop and boutique, art gallery, The Clootie Dumpling Restaurant and much more.

Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire PH26 3PA Tel: 01479 851359

Spynie Loch Hide See many bird species on this ancient loch.

Walkers of Aberlour Founded by Joseph Walker in 1898, the Walker family have been producing shortbread for over a hundred years. There is a shop where biscuits, rotary tins, oatcakes and cakes can be bought.

Charlestown of Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PD Tel: 01340 871555

of the River Spey.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PJ Tel: 01343 820339 Visitors Centre open 10.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week, April to October

WHISKY DISTILLERIES Aberlour Distillery Pure spring water for making the whisky is drawn from underground springs, and the maturing spirit in the warehouse beneficially inhales the moist Speyside air.

Aberlour, AB38 9PJ Tel: 01340 881249

Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown See the barley malting process for malt whisky Tours are available to book.

Balvenie Maltings Dufftown, AB55 4BB Tel: 01340 822210

Benromach Distillery, Forres From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt with distinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as encapsulating the selfreliance, sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.

Invererne Road, Forres, IV36 3EB Tel: 01309 675968

WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay

Cardhu Distillery, Knockando

A must-visit destination for everyone coming to Scotland. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth

Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a women. The malt whisky produced at the Cardhu Distillery has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which

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experts describe as "silky" and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RY, Tel: 01479 874635

Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres The picturesque distillery of Dallas Dhu was built in 1898 to produce malt whisky for Glasgow firm Wright and Greig’s popular ‘Roderick Dhu’ blend. IV36 2RR Tel: 01309 676548

Dufftown Whisky Museum The Dufftown Whisky Museum provides a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of whisky making in days gone. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives and times of whisky smugglers.

Tel: 01340 820507

Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes On the Malt Whisky Trail with its own Victorian Gardens. Tours available.

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Rothes, Aberlour, AB38 7BS Tel: 01340 832118

Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin Part of the Malt Whisky Trail, this distillery is based next to the banks of the River Lossie and operated by a dedicated small team.

Regular daily tours are available, as well as the “Fifth Chapter Tours” where you can pre-book a more detailed tour of the distillery.

Tastings on the Glen Moray Range are also on offer.

Additionally, there is a gift shop and a coffee shop on the premises.

Bruceland Road, Elgin, IV30 1YE. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat (May-Sep): 10am-4:30pm.

Tel: 01343 550900

Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindaloch Glenfarclas is renowned for producing Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky in the traditional Speyside style, with a heavy Sherry influence.

Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9BD, Scotland.

Tel: 01807 500257

Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown On the Malt Whisky Trail.

Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty.

Dufftown, AB55 4DH Tel: 01340 820373

Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul From the wild and remote setting of Glenlivet comes a single malt of infinite elegance – the single malt that started it all. This is the perfect place to learn about the history of Scotch whisky.

Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9DB Tel: 01340 821720

The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie The distillery has regular tours which take in the full

production process. Sample tastings are available to be booked.

Charlestown of Aberlour, AB38 9RX Tel: 01340 871471

Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie A unique visitor centre experience. In the heart of Scotland’s rolling hills lies Speyside Cooperage, the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering.

Dufftown Road, Craigellachie, AB38 9RS Tel: 01340 871108

Strathisla Distillery, Keith Dating from 1786, not much has changed from the old cobbled courtyard to the distinctive double pagodas, making it one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland.

Seafield Avenue, Keith, AB55 5BS Tel: 01542 783044

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covesea cafe ! fish our speciality Fresh Shell

Seafood Nights regularly held on Saturday evenings Lobster - Dressed Crab - Crab Claws Langoustines - Velvet Crabs - Prawn Tails Fresh Mackerel - Smoked Mackerel Queenies ALSO - Loch Fyne Oysters and Mussells Marinated Herrings served with Seasonal Salads and Potatoes.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, HOME BAKING, AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES

covesea cafe is located on the Lossie to Hopeman Road, west of the Lighthouse.

Open Daily 9am - 5pm, Closed Mondays October to Easter. Telephone 01343 815454 Availability subject to seasons, weather and markets.

Restaurants The 1629 Restaurant / La Caverna 20 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth IV31 6DJ, 01343 813743 Akash Tandoori 21 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 544000 Al Bahar 156 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 545000 Ashvale, The 11 Moss Street, Elgin, IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 552441 Ca'dora 181 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 547873

China Town Buffet 222 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 555113 Emperor Restaurant 7 North College Street, Elgin, IV30 1EL, Tel: 01343 551133\ Golden Grill 69 High Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 208448 Jimmy Chungs 15 Greyfriars Street, Elgin, IV30 1LF, Tel: 01343 549966 Mezzo (Mansefield Hotel) Mayne Road, Tel: 01343 540883

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Northern Fish Restaurant 229 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DJ Tel: 01343 547002 Pancake Place, The 108 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 542541 Pattaya Thai Restaurant 54 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 551577 Pizzeria Toscana 20 Thunderton House, Elgin, IV30 1BG Tel: 01343 551066 Polish Deli 11 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 552454

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EIGHT ACRES HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB, MORISTON ROAD, ELGIN IV30 6UL Qismat Tandoori 204 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 541461 Rendezvous At The Royal The Royal Hotel, Station Road, Elgin, IV30 1QW Tel: 01343 543474 Restaurant 55 55 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 551273 Scribbles Pizza House 154 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 542835 Spice Tandoori 11 Moss Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 540932

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Taj Mahal 9A Moss Street, Elgin, IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 540370

Cooperage, The 176 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 569203

Xoriataki Restaurant 89-91 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 546868 The Beach Bar Lounge Grill Commerce Street Lossiemouth IV31 6BW, 01343 813164 Pubs/Clubs/Inns Brewers Fayre 15 Linkwood Way, Elgin, IV30 1HY, Tel: 0870 197 7095

Crooked Inn, The Burghead Road, Alves, Elgin, IV30 8UU, Tel: 01343 850646 Dicey’s Bar 185B High Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 540417 Downtown USA 199 High Street, Elgin Tel; 01343 541008

Flanagan's Irish Bar 48A High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 549737

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Places to eat JD The Harbour Inn 59 Granary Street Burghead IV30 5UA, 01343 835671

Tel: 01343 540045 Mansefield House Hotel, Mayne Road, Elgin, IV30 1NY, Tel: 01343 540883

Wetherspoons 34 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 559030 Thunderton House Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG, Tel: 01343 554920

Tenant Arms Hotel Lhanbryde, By Elgin

The Royal Hotel Station Road, Elgin, IV30 1QW Tel: 01343 543474

Takeaways Tel: 01343 842226 Baguette Express 4 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS, Tel: 01343 546089

Skerry Brae Hotel Stotfield Road Lossiemouth IV31 6QS, 01343 812040

Hotels Eight Acres Hotel Morriston Road, Elgin, IV30 6UL Tel: 01343 543077 Laichmoray Hotel, The Maisondieu Road, Elgin, IV30 1QR

Lossiemouth IV31 6QS, 01343 812011

Burger King Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU, Tel: 01343 544143

Station Hotel 36 Harbour Street Hopeman IV30 5RU, 01343 830258

CJs Plaice Newmill Road, Elgin, IV30 4AA Tel: 01343 544143

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The Royal Hotel E L G I N A warm welcome awaits you at Elgin’s newest eatery.

Our menus, showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, give a modern approach to dining Monday - Saturday /XQFK SP ª'LQQHU SP SP Sunday Roasts 12 - 2pm & 5 - 7pm Follow us on Facebook www.theroyalhotelelgin.co.uk

For reservations telephone 01343 542320

Station Rd, Elgin IV30 1QW Cook House Take Away 56 Glen Moray Drive, Elgin, IV30 6YA, Tel: 01343 542353

Harbour Lights 5 Pitgaveny Street Lossiemouth IV31 6TW, 01343 814622

Deano's Direct Pizza Newmill Road, Elgin IV30 4AH Tel: 01343 544289

Highland Baked Potatoes 11 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin, IV30 1BP, Tel: 01343 552448

Elgin Kebab House 23 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS, Tel: 01343 548000 Happy City Main Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 549693 Good Year 33 North Street, Elgin, IV30 4EE, 01343 541980

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Jay's Snackbar 64 Glen Moray Drive, Elgin, IV30 6YA, Tel: 01343 551532 Masin Chinese Takeaway 3 Springfield Road, Elgin, IV30 6BY, Tel: 01343 545206

Natural Spice 187c High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DW, Tel: 01343 540800 New Hopeman Chinese Takeaway 53 Harbour Street, Hopeman

By Elgin, IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830167 Romaks Tandoori Takeaway 47 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 552266 Subway St Giles Centre, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 559358 Zaika 17 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS, Tel: 01343 555000 Cafes/Coffee Shops Audrey's Tearooms 15-16 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin, IV30 1BP, Tel: 01343 552660 Beaver Travel 2-6 South St, Elgin, IV30 1LE, Tel: 01343 548844 The Bothy 16 Grant Street Burghead IV30 5UE, 01343 830006 Café Ecosse 159 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DS Tel: 01343 546844

Covesea Cafe Covesea North Green Nr Lossiemouth IV31 6SP, Tel: 01343 815454 Failte Café 33 Batchen Street, Elgin, IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 545152 Hopeman Village Tea Rooms & Takeaway 25 Harbour Street, Hopeman, Elgin, IV30 5SJ, Tel: 01343 831508 Lido Café, The 29 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 556464 Lunch At Twelve 12 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1LE Tel: 01343 551212 Olive Tree Chocolates 15 High Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 547700 Paint Tray, The Decora, The Lossiebanks Mills, Bridge Street, Elgin, IV30 4DE, Tel: 01343 542218 Starbucks Coffee Co. 143 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DS Tel: 01343 547957 Juice Bars Manna Juice Bar 26 Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG, Tel: 01343 542229

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British Summertime Ends

Easter Monday

Mon 1st Apr 2013

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Clubs & Societies 4TH LOSSIE BOYS BRIGADE Every Wednesday at Hythehill Primary School. Anchor boys (Primary 1,2 & 3) 5:30pm6:30pm; Junior Section (Primary 4,5 & 6) 6:30pm-8pm; Company Section (Primary 7 and high school) 8pm-9:30pm. Contact James Allan: 542305.

BOWL 2000 JUNIOR BOWLING TEAM The club runs on a Saturday from 11am to about 12:30pm and is for under 18s. They get taught by the Scotland coach to go and compete in competitions to win trophies etc. Beginners are welcome.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Fellowship of relatives/friends of alcoholics sharing experience and strength. Details of local weekly meetings can be found at www.al-anonuk.org.uk or call 020 7403 0888.

CEROC DANCING IN ELGIN Meets at Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin, Sherwood Suite every Monday, 7:30pm-10:30pm.

Ceroc resembles the dance styles of Jive, Ballroom, Tango and Salsa and for complete beginners, there will be a 45 minute class where 3 or 4 of the easier moves will be learnt. After which there will be two or three records (freestyle) where the routines can be practised. No need to bring a partner as you will get the chance to dance with everybody! www.cerocscotland.com

ALVES LADIES BOWLING CLUB Monday evenings at 7pm at Alves Hall. Tel: 01343 850264.

ARENA96 BUSINESS NETWORK GROUP Meets on the last Thursday of every month. The next meeting is on 25 April at 7pm-9pm. Friendly networking group for business people along the A96 corridor.

No ongoing commitment or membership fees. £15 includes a meal & opportunity to meet other business owners and customers.

Book at www.arena96.com BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes are held in obedience and ringcraft on Monday evenings during school terms at 6:30pm in Spynie Hall, Elgin.

Contact Margaret on 01343 542070 or Mary on 01542 850262.

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND BANFF & MORAY Promoting the NTS and fundraising to support local properties, Brodie Castle and Leith Hall.

Varied annual programme of events. Ring the secretary on 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com BIRNIE VILLAGE HALL Community events, bowling, WRI, and SIGMA Astronomy Club. Contact Clifford Miller: 860232.

BIRNIE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Come and play on our excellent carpets and enjoy good company. Playing on Monday and Thursday 7pm. Contact Charles Stewart: 543307.

CRAFT GROUP Passionate about a craft? Do you want to learn a new craft and meet new people with similar interests to share ideas to develop old and new skills? I am keen to start an evening group, if you are interested, please give me a call! Jean Boardman, Elgin: 01343 208435.

CULBIN SINGERS Regular Thursday evening practice sessions take place in St Laurence Church, Forres.

New members welcome. Email: alasdair@manachie.eclipse.co.uk DALLACHY AERO MODELLERS Holds model aircrafts and helicopter flying at old Dallachy World War 2 airfield. Mainly at weekends. Offers training on dual control. www.dallachyaeromodellers.org.uk

research. For details of meetings, phone 01343 860671, write to Diabetes UK Moray, Arden House, Longmorn, Elgin IV30 8RJ or visit www.diabetesukmoray.org.uk DYNAMIC TAEKWONDO SCOTLAND WTF Olympic Taekwondo 6-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at Lhanbryde Community Centre. All ages and abilities welcome! Head instructor Kimberley Clarke is a 3rd dan and a member of the Scottish and GB Poomsae teams. Call him on 01343 543493 or 07917 331487. Email: dynamic_tkd@btinternet.com EARTHTIME TODDLER ADVENTURES Creative and exploring sessions for you and your child (2 - 5 year olds, accompanied by a parent /guardian). At Oakwood, Elgin or Grant Park, Forres. See Earthtime’s Facebook page. Call 07789 715380 or visit www.earthtime.co.uk ELGIN AND DISTRICT CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the second Tuesday of each month in Abbeyvale Care Home, Duff Avenue in Elgin at 7pm. Contact Shonah Stuart (Chair): 01343 551013 or Elizabeth Macrae (secretary): 01343 543050. www.edcsg.org ELGIN AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB Coaching in running, jumps, throws, field and track athletics.

Ages 9 + Morriston Playing Field Apr - Oct and East End Primary Nov - Mar. Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm.

Membership fee + £1 a session.

Contact Mr M Archibald 540201

DARNAWAY CURLING CLUB Small and friendly club would be delighted to welcome new members for the coming season.

Why not come and try a new sport. For further details, contact evrae@hotmail.com

ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Quality drama productions for Elgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical experiences for interested adults and young people at Kingsmills Studio. Call Jenna Ward 552457 or 07873 497487. www.elgindrama.co.uk

DIABETES UK MORAY A support group for people with diabetes and those who care for them. We are active in raising awareness of diabetes, its risks and symptoms and in raising funds for local support and for

ELGIN BALL GROUP Wednesdays 10am - 12pm, Holy Trinity Church Hall. A wide range of activities, dancing, exercise, craftwork & talks on offer. If you are retired come along & join in the fun!

Old & new members welcome.

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Contact Sandra on 821020 ELGIN BOWLING CLUB Daily 10am to dusk from April Sept. All ages and abilities.

Contact Douglas Sinclair 540165 ELGIN BRIDGE CLUB Mon - Fri, Elgin Bridge Centre, 1 Academy Street, Elgin. Contact Margaret on 549032 or Graham on 830638 or visit us at www.theelginbridgecentre.co.uk ELGIN CITY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL Football activities for boys & girls of all ages. Call Robbie Hope 01343 551114 or visit www.elgincommunityfootball.co.uk ELGIN CRICKET CLUB Every Thursday, April - Sept, 6pm, Cooper Park. Age 5 up, coaching available. Call Allan Duncan 563177 or 821331 email allaniduncan@btinternet.com ELGIN CYCLING CLUB Promoting cycling in the local area. Sundays 8.30am, Grant Lodge, Cooper Park. Call Kevin Thomson tel: 01542 834972 or visit www.elgincyclingclub.com ELGIN DARBY & JOAN CLUB Every Tuesday Oct - May, 2 - 4pm for a sociable afternoon with entertainment or bingo for over 60’s. Elgin Community Centre.

Contact Moira Webb 541001 ELGIN FLOWER CLUB Meets every month at Elgin High Church Hall to enjoy the art of flower arranging. Contact Muriel Gerrard 550257 or email murielgerrard@yahoo.co.uk ELGIN HIGH CHURCH HIGH SPIRITS CLUB Every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm from September to April.

Speakers or entertainment in the church hall at North Guildry Street, Elgin. Contact May 542120. Open to all.

ELGIN ICE HOCKEY CLUB (JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT) Thursdays 7pm - 7.45pm and Sunday 8am - 9am, ages 6 - 16yrs at Moray Leisure Centre. Call Lesley Johnston 543355 or 890237. Email lj@abmsols.co.uk ELGIN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Meets Mondays 6.30pm to 9.45pm and Wednesdays

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Clubs & Societies 7.15pm - 9.30pm. Contact James Junor 546069 or email jamesjunor@btinternet.com ELGIN JUDO CLUB Enjoy the sport of judo, at a recreational or competitive level to suit all ages and fitness levels.

Wed 7pm - 9pm & Fri 6.30pm 8.30pm, Elgin Community Centre.

Contact Audrey Pirie 550426 ELGIN-LANDSHUT TWIN TOWN ASSOCIATION Encourages friendship and exchange visits between Elgin and its twin town in Bavaria.

Contact Alastair Rossiter 542939 www.landshut-elgin.de ELGIN LUNCH GROUP Come and make friends at the Elgin Lunch Group. All adults welcome. Contact Sandy: 01343 850087 or email: enquiries@sand-ease.co.uk ELGIN MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB Encourages a responsible attitude towards target shooting in a safe controlled environment.

Mondays 7:15pm Sept - March at Indoor Rifle Range, Pinefield.

Call Athole Manson 07779 710985 or email atholem@aol.com ELGIN MUSEUM The Museum collects and safeguards artefacts and specimens held in trust for the people of Moray and visitors to the area.

Open Mon - Sat, April - Oct. Call Bill Dargano 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk www.elginmuseum.org.uk ELGIN OVER 60’S LUNCH CLUB If you are over 60, you are welcome at lunchtimes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12pm-1pm at Elgin Community Centre for a tasty main meal for only £3. Add a soup starter for £1.50 and a dessert for 75p.

Come along and meet up with friends or make new ones! For more info, contact Nicky on nicky.nash@moray.gov.uk or phone 01343 543736.

ELGIN ROUND TABLE 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Sept - Jun, 7pm, Royal Hotel, Elgin. Contact Dominic Young 548167 or email dominicyoung31@aol.com ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUB Meet every Monday for a game of

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scrabble, Elgin Community Centre. All ages and levels welcome. Contact Margaret Armstrong 545377 ELGIN SENIOR CITIZENS DANCING CLUB Mondays 1:30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Join the over 50s for music and dancing in friendly company.

ELGIN WRITERS CLUB Wednesdays fortnightly 7.30 pm in Elgin Library at from Sept - May. Programme includes author talks, competitions, write on the night & workshops to help with writing.

Open to all. Contact Joyce: 01340 881524 or email: elginwriters1@yahoo.co.uk ELGIN YOUTH CAFE Elgin Youth Cafe is launching a new Saturday night project and is calling for new volunteers to join in the fun! Do you have a spare hour or so a week or fortnight and want to give something back to your community? Contact Kate on kate@elginyouthcafe.org or 01343 548300.

FOCHABERS 50+ WALKING GROUP New members are always welcome - do come and join us!

Meets on alternate Mondays and Sundays at The Institute, High Street, Fochabers. Mondays at 10am and Sundays at 1:30pm.

Sundays at 2pm after British Summer Time. For more information, contact the secretary: 01343 870193.

FOCHABERS OVER 60S LUNCH CLUB Meets at Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers on Thursdays, 12noon. Enjoy a home-cooked two-course lunch with tea/coffee & biscuits for £3. Contact: 01343 821300 or 01343 542862.

FOGWATT VILLAGE HALL Available for regular meetings or one-offs. Call Susan Clark on 862981, visit our website www.fogwatthall.co.uk. or email susanfogwatthall@gmail.com FORRES CYCLING CLUB Weekly runs leave the Clubhouse in Cumming Street, Forres at 9:30am every Sunday.

Midweek training most mornings. Summer Tuesday evening race/social league for all ages. Races from May to

September. To be the next Wiggins or Hoy, contact club secretary Alan White on 01309 674698 or alan.white.245@btinternet.com www.forrescyclingclub.co.uk FREE SOCIAL GROUP Last Thursday every month 7pm Muckle Cross, Elgin. For over 21s in Moray. Walking group, weekends away, attending music, theatre & cinema events.

New members always welcome.

GARMOUTH & KINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS Playgroup, 2-3 Club and Tots Group. Call Jessica Myers on 870262(am)/870620(pm) or visit www.garmouthplaygroups.co.uk GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch looking for new branch volunteers.

Please contact Anna Temple or Anna Roberts on 01309 694866 HANDS & FEET YOUTH GROUP 1st Friday every month from 7pm-9pm at St James Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth. Open to P6-S2. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford on 07817 504042.

HEALING GROUP Fridays 7pm-8:30pm at New Elgin Hall. Contact Mrs Grant on 01309 674243.

HIGHLAND GLIDING CLUB Gliding and soaring at all levels, beginner upwards, Sat & Sun all year and Wednesday evening May - Oct at Easterton Airfield, Birnie. Contact Anne Burgess 820834. www.highglide.co.uk HIGHLAND HANG-GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING CLUB To promote freeflying activities throughout Highland and Moray areas. Contact Gary Williamson 01463 236600 or 01463 811852 hg@highlandhg&pgclub.co.uk HOPEMAN LUNCHEON CLUB Tues 12.30 - 1.30pm, Hopeman Memorial Hall. Serving meals to pensioners, £5 per meal. Call Violet McPherson 830444 INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities, meets monthly (excl July and August), Mansion House Hotel. Contact Pam Sutherland 550264

JOG SCOTLAND ELGIN Thursday 6pm, Elgin Library.

Groups for complete beginners to advanced joggers. £5 per 10 week block. Further details email jselgin@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk or Liz 813228 or Carol 556506 LGBT MORAY Social networking for bisexual, transgender, lesbian & gay people in Moray. 1st Tues & 4th Thurs 7.30pm @ The Muckle Cross, High St, Elgin; 3rd Sat 10.30am Time Out Café, High St, Forres. Tel: 07598418638 or email: lgbtmoray@gmail.com LADS LADS are a drama group based in Elgin. We’ve been established for over 40 years, and welcome new members with an interest in drama whether on stage or behind the scenes. Contact Estelle on 01343 544610 or visit www.ladselgin.co.uk LADYBIRD DEVELOPMENTAL GROUP Caring for pre-school children with additional support needs.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining us to help secure our future.

Contact 01343 814618 or visit www.theladybirdgroup.co.uk LAICH OF MORAY TRUST Providing transport for elderly, infirm and disabled within Moray.

Mainly within Moray, but sometimes further. Contact Rob Tyson 545531 LGBT SOCIAL Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm at the Muckle Cross Pub, Elgin. Also, meets third Saturday of the month at 10:30am at Time Out, Forres. Text/call 07598 418638.

LHANBRYDE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Promotes the game of indoor bowling, sociable and competitive, meets Sept - April on Mondays & Thursdays 7pm-10pm. Contact Ella Harley: 843194.

LOSSIEMOUTH BOWLING CLUB St Gerardine’s Road, Lossie. Call 813766 for more information LOSSIEMOUTH CRUISING CLUB Active club with full programme of races & musters. Crews always required. Contact Sally Skalke or John Jones on 07840 198871, visit

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Clubs & Societies www.lossiecc.co.uk or email sallyskalke@tiscali.co.uk LOSSIE FOLK CLUB Meets every Tuesday at 8.30pm in the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth LOSSIEMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB To promote football in the Lossie area and enter competitive competitions. Contact Alan McIntosh on email alanlfcsec@aol.com or call 813328 LOSSIEMOUTH GIRL GUIDING Rainbows for ages 5-7; Brownies for ages 7-10; Guides for ages 10-14; and Senior Section for young women 14-25. An exciting programme with challenges and opportunities for personal development. Call Dawn Coull 810955 for more information LOSSIEMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH AND SOCIAL CLUB Join us for a variety of social activities . For more details about the Club and Membership please visit www.lossiemouth-rna.org MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT A support group for anyone of any age affected by cancer. If you are in need of support or know of someone who needs support, or you wish to be a volunteer please contact us on 07516219151 or e-mail info@ macsuk.org for more infomation.

ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday each month 7pm, Moray Resource Centre, Maisondeu Road, Elgin. Meet with other ME sufferers for support and information. Meetings are free with refreshments provided. www.memoray.org.uk/forum MEN’S CHOIR Alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm9.30pm at St. John’s Church, Forres. All kinds of music. No experience necessary. Contact Bill 01309 672951 for more details.

MILTONDUFF VILLAGE HALL Available for regular meetings or one-off occasions. Community events are Badminton, Bowling, Gardening Club, Toddler Group on Tues & Thurs and Playgroup Mon Fri. Contact Jeff Hyland 545360 or email jeff.hyland@virgin.net

MILTONDUFF MINIS TODDLER GROUP Tues & Thurs 10 - 11.30am for 0-3 years, Miltonduff Hall. Toys, games and activities. Contact Claudette on 548984 or email miltonduffplaygroup@gmail.com MORAY ACCESS PANEL To help improve access to buildings or other access problems in Moray.

An advisory body of disabled and Moray Council reprentatives. Meets monthly at The Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Pleased to offer advice to anyone. New members are always welcome. Email wheelsgalore100@googlemail.com MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Come and watch talented flower demonstrators at work. Contact 01309 673431 or 673552.

MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954 MORAY ARTS CLUB Bringing 'The Arts' to the people of Moray. Call Myra Gallicker (Art Convener) on 01343 541426 or email mjg.artist@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.morayartsclub.com MORAY BOWLING CLUB Summer and winter bowling, all ages and abilities welcome.

Seafield Street, Elgin. Contact Alex Masson 544556 MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG) Local heritage group actively researching and recording monumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in Moray. Contact Helen Mitchell on 01343 546620 or visit www.mbgrg.org MORAY CAMERA CLUB Meeting weekly until 22nd April 2013 in the Elgin Library Gallery at 7.30pm. The club is open to beginners and experienced photographers alike. Offering competitions, illustrated talks by experts from across the country and practical training sessions, a full programme can be viewed at www.moraycameraclub.com or by contacting the secretary or chairman at moraycameraclub5@btinternet.com.

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MORAY CEILIDH CLUB Informal, fun night out! All welcome! Dances explained for beginners and those members who cannot remember! BYOB. Contact Anna Ross 842953.

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.

Social ride out’s, fundraisers and more. Visit www.mcmc.org.uk or call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 MONDAY DANCE CLUB Mondays 1.30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Sequence, set, latin & ballroom dancing. £1.50. Tea & cakes available MORAY DISABILITY FORUM We welcome everyone interested, or working in the area of disability to become a member of the group. Call Mike McKenzie, c/o Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164 MORAY FIELD CLUB Nature walks, birdwatching and ancient buildings with experts of all aspects giving their time and sharing their knowledge. Call Chrissie Suttie 01309 673431 MORAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB Fridays 5:15pm - 7:15pm, Sept June (closed school holidays) at Moray Leisure Centre. Free first session. Includes a 25 minute lesson with a qualified coach & free time on the ice to practice & socialize with other members.

Call Mike on 07974 387326 or email morayfiguresk8@aol.com www.morayfigureskatingclub.co.uk MORAY FLY FISHERS CLUB Promote trout fly fishing by offering discounted access and competitions.

MORAY GAELIC GROUP Mondays, 7:30 - 9pm, at Moray College. Conversation classes led by volunteer native gaelic speakers. £5 year membership. moraygaelicgroup@uhi.ac.uk www.facebook.com/moraygaelic MORAY GROUP OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Volunteers needed at sessions to lead the ponies or to act as sidehelpers for riders. Mon &/or Wed afternoons at Cranloch Riding Centre near Elgin. No experience needed, training provided.

Call Denise 01343 850310 or Liz 01343 556167 MORAY JAZZ CLUB Thursdays 8 - 10.30pm, doors open at 7.30pm. Elgin City Football/Social Club. Admission £5 for non-members. Visit www.morayjazzclub.co.uk or email mjc@morayjazzclub.co.uk MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Contact Norman Dusty Millar tel: 01343 830928 or see our website www.moraymrg.org.uk MORAY MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB Small, local group, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, to mountain bike the local area.

Organise day trips to both trail centres and natural trails. Visit www.moraymountainbikeclub.co.uk MORAY PHILATELIC SOCIETY Regular meetings and exchange of information on the various aspects of philately. Contact Brian J. Goodwin 545391 or email brian184@btinternet.com MORAY RETIRED PERSONS FRIENDSHIP CLUB To improve the quality of life by friendship, talks and activity for retired people over 60. Contact Michael Crossland on 01343 543962 or Anne McDonald on 01343 547527 MORAY ROCK GARDEN GROUP Last Friday every month, 7:30pm New Elgin Hall annexe. Contact Hazel Robson 01340 871227 New members welcome MORAY ROADRUNNERS New members of all abilities welcome. Seniors Wednesday 6:30pm Elgin Community Centre, Juniors Tues & Thurs 6pm Morriston Playing Fields. Visit www.morayroadrunners.com MORAY SENSORY SERVICE Services for people with sight loss, hearing loss and the Deaf Community in Moray. Contact 0845 271 2345 or write to: Elizabeth House, 10 Victoria Crescent, Elgin IV30 1RQ MORAY TANG SOO DO Traditional Korean martial arts.

Mon, Wed and Fri on 6pm.

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Clubs & Societies Hopeman Primary School. www.moraycoasttsd.com moraycoasttsd@yahoo.com Contact Gary Buchan: 07729 520807.

isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Elgin and the surrounding area is such a great community and our mums are very welcoming, so come along and see what we are all about.

Visit www.netmums.com for MORAY TRIBAL BELLY DANCE details of a local venue, contact Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Elgin Claire Brenton on 07989 135607 Community Centre. Weekly tribal WARDS CENTRE or email claireymac1@aol.com belly dance classVETERINARY for all levels.

Elgin Road, Elgin, IV30 6BA ContactNew Mel on 07791 863 613 Tel: 01343 544811 NEW ELGIN & ASHGROVE www.moraytribaldance.co.uk Opening hours: PUBLIC HALL Mon-Fri: 9am-6:30pm For community events, private MORAY TREFOIL GUILD Sat2.30pm, 9am-12:30pm parties and regular meetings.

Sept - April at Sundays, Consultations by appointment.

Contact Ian Stronach tel: 549011 Moray Resource Centre.are Former members of the Guide movement MILLER ANDinSWANN NEW ELGIN LADIES INDOOR intrested guiding VETERINARY and anyone SURGERY very welcome.

Call Mrs Lilian Milne BOWLING CLUB 123 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JB 7pm, Sept - March Thursdays, on 01343 549108 Tel: 01343 542255 inclusive (excluding away match dates), New Elgin Hall. Contact MORAY WHEELCHAIR MORAY Susan Grant 541867 CURLING CLUBCOAST VETS, LOSSIE 68&Queen Street, IV31 Monday Wednesday, 2 - Lossiemouth, 4pm 6PT at Moray Leisure NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Sept - March Every 2nd Wednesday, 2pm, Centre.Tel: 01343 815335 Opening hours: Sept - Jun. Elgin Town Hall Mon:UNION 10:30am-11:30am, 5pm-6:30pm Supper Room. Contact Mary MOTHERS’ Tues: 1pm-2pm Nelson 01309 675371 Every 3rd Wednesday, Holy Wed: 4pm-6:30pm Trinity Church, Elgin, 2pm.

Thurs: PARKINSON'S SUPPORT Attached to the5pm-6:30pm Anglican Church.

3pm-4:30pm GROUP ELGIN AND DISTRICT VarietyFri: of speakers etc. Men The Williamson Hall, Duff welcome, meetings open to all.

Avenue, Elgin, IV30 1QS. Call Frances Garrety 814149 or 7.30pm. 3rd Monday of Nov to Lynne Taylor 835861 May exc. in Dec. Giving and sharing information, support, NAIRN’S MEN’S BREAKFAST fun, friendship and food! Contact Meets third Saturday(not Jun or Gillian Gibson (Secretary): Dec) 9.45 at Dunbar Golf Club, 541056. www.parkinsons.org.uk Lochloy Road, Nairn. The elginanddistrictpsg@gmail.com opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how QUARRIERS CARER there life changed through faith SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY in Jesus. Call Campbell 01667 Practical and emotional support 455149 to book a place. for unpaid Carers of Moray. If you could use some help or just NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST want to find out more about what Antenatal classes and we do, call 01343 556031 breastfeeding support. Meetings and outings in Forres and Elgin RED CROSS BEFRIENDING area. Email: SERVICE nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk Regular visiting service by a volunteer for over 60s, who live NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF on their own and have little or no DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS contact with family, friends or SOCIETY neighbours. Contact Rebecca Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Dewis 554340 or 07595 278277. month at 11am in the Sherwood Suite at the Eight Acres Hotel, RIVERSIDE MACHINE Elgin. Monthly lectures on a KNITTING CLUB variety of arts related subjects Wednesday 10am - 3pm, Elgin are delivered by experts from Community Centre. Hand and across the UK. New members machine knitting encouragement always welcome. Contact Sarah and support. Contact Tricia Furr Fennings-Mills: 01343 831002 or 870429 www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk

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ROTARY CLUB OF ELGIN Thursdays, 12.30pm for 1pm, The Mansion House Hotel.

Contact Brodie Ross 01309 696272 ROYAL FINDHORN YACHT CLUB Findhorn, Forres, IV36 3YE Tel 01309 690247 ST AETHANS BOWLING CLUB To promote Lawn Bowling in Burghead for all ages.

ST ANDREWS AND URQUHART BOWLING CLUB Monday & Friday evening, 7pm from April - September. Please come and join our club. Contact Maureen Walker on 843062 SENIOR CITIZENS AFTERNOON BOWLING Mon, Wed & Fri, 1pm - 3pm, Elgin Community Centre until mid-April. Contact 541471 SIGMA - MORAY'S ASTRONOMY CLUB 1st Friday of the month, 7pm for 7.30pm, Birnie Village Hall.

Encouraging an interest in space related subjects teaching the use of astronomical equipment. Visit www.sigma-astro.co.uk SPEY VALLEY CAGE BIRD SOCIETY 1st Tues each month, 7.30pm, Gordon Arms Hotel, Fochabers.

Call J.Munro 01343 870586 STEP BY STEP IN MORAY Toddler groups for isolated and vulnerable families. Tuesdays 10am-11:30am, 1pm-2:30pm and on Fridays 10am-11:30am.

Meets at Elgin Youth Cafe. Tel: Margaret 07583 835681.

T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Third Friday of every month 7:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

THE FRIENDS OF THE BIBLICAL GARDEN Meets weekly on a Wednesday evening at 6pm from July until September to weed and generally keep the garden tidy for the many visitors who come to enjoy the surroundings. Come along and join us if you can. No experience necessary. A cup of tea and friendly faces are guaranteed. Contact: 01343 549550.

TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUT For people in Moray & Invernessshire. Spend a day carrying out conservation tasks. Transport, tools and training free of charge.

Pick ups available. Volunteers over 18 with a reasonable level of fitness. Every Wed & last Sun of the month. Booking essential. Call Mick on 01309 691292 or email mick@treesforlife.org.uk TRIBAL BELLY DANCE AND SHIMMY FIT Suitable for beginners and improvers with Sun Fyre. At Elgin Museum Hall, Thursday 6-7p.m and 7-8p.m weekly. Call Sun Fyre on 01340 871094 to book your place(essential) and find out more!

TYOCK GYMNASTICS CLUB Sport for the whole community at different levels appropriate to age and ability. Call Pam Cantrill 543756 or 0778 9714351 or email pammee@talktalk.net URQUHART BABY & TODDLER GROUP Meets every Monday during school term 9:30am-11am at Urquhart Village Hall. Contact the treasurer: 01343 843395.

VOLUNTARY ACTION MORAY Encourages and supports voluntary activity, assist local groups and identify needs which require development. Contact 01343 541713 WALKMORAY (NHS GRAMPIAN) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations. For details, contact the Healthpoint: 01343 567842.

WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk YOUNG PERSONS ADDICTION COUNSELLING In Keith, offering free confidential counselling to Moray youngsters (12-24) with issues regarding addictions or are concerned about someone else’s addiction.

If you think the service could benefit you can call Robert or Carol on 01542 886630

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Free Hearing Tests Free 30 day Hearing Aid Trial Ear Wax Removal Hearing Protection Tinnitus Advice Hearing Aid Repairs TAYLORS 12 St Andrews Square, Buckie, AB56 1BU 01542 831423 www.morayhearing.co.uk

LOOK! We are your local independent optician, here to bring you specialist eye-care with a personal service. s Free NHS Eye Tests s Contact Lenses s Price Match Promise s Designer Frames s 0% Credit Available s Varilux Specialist Centres Call or visit to make an appointment.

Buckie T. 01542 832 239 Elgin T. 01343 548 826 Forres T. 01309 675 089

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humanist society scotland Personal and unique ceremonies WEDDINGS, NAMINGS and FUNERALS conducted by authorised Celebrants Phone 07010 714775 or f ind a Celebrant on www.humanism-scotland.org.uk

Medical & Health Tel: 01343 830269 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 2pm-5:30pm Closed on weekends

Kirsty Wright Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist Telephone: 01479 821184 or 01479 861256 Mobile: 07855 909314

Kinloss HIVE and Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore www.kirstywrightmassage.com Member of SMA (Level 4)

DOCTORS DR GRAY'S HOSPITAL, ELGIN Tel: 0845 456 6000 ELGIN COMMUNITY SURGERY Highfield House, Northfield Terrace, Elgin, IV30 1XJ Tel: 01343 542234 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm LINKWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE Linkwood Medical, The Glassgreen Centre, Elgin, IV30 6GQ Tel: 0845 337 6350 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm Closed on weekends MARYHILL HEALTH CENTRE High Street, Elgin, IV30 1AT Tel: 0845 337 0610 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm Closed on weekends MORAY COAST MEDICAL PRACTICE - BURGHEAD 18a Grant Street, Burghead, IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 835780 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-12pm Closed on weekends MORAY COAST MEDICAL PRACTICE - HOPEMAN Harbour Street, Hopeman, IV30 5SJ

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MORAY COAST MEDICAL PRACTICE - LOSSIE Muirton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TU Tel: 0845 337 1190 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Closed on weekends

DENTISTS APEX DENTAL STUDIO 40-42 Moss Street, Elgin, IV30 1LT Tel: 01343 556606 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-1pm, Mon-Wed: 1:30pm-5:30pm, Thurs: 1:30pm-7pm, Fri: 1:30pm-5pm BISHOPMILL DENTAL CENTRE 91-93 Lossiemouth Rd, Elgin, IV30 4LJ Tel: 0844 5769607 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-1pm, Mon-Thurs: 2pm-5:30pm, Fri: 2pm-4.30pm Closed on weekends JAMES HULL DENTAL CARE 15 South St, Elgin, Moray IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 541164 Opening hours: Mon: 9am-8pm, Tues-Fri: 9am-5pm, Closed on weekends LAICH DENTAL PRACTICE Muirton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TU Tel: 01343 816316 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4pm Closed on weekends SOUTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE 16 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1LE Tel: 01343 542729 Opening hours: Mon: 8am-6pm, Tues: 8:30am-6pm, Wed/Thurs/Fri: 8am-5:30pm TRINITY DENTAL PRACTICE 6 Trinity Place, Elgin, IV30 1UL Tel: 01343 542697 Opening hours: Mon & Wed: 8am-8pm, Tues & Thurs: 8am-5:30pm, Fri: 8am-2pm Closed on weekends

PHARMACIES BISHOPMILL PHARMACY 20 North Street, Elgin, IV30 4EF Tel: 01343 547374 / 547393 BOOTS THE CHEMIST 110-112 High Street, Town Centre, Elgin, IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 543311 G.F DUTHIE PHARMACY, BURGHEAD 18 Grant Street, Elgin, IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 835370 G.F DUTHIE PHARMACY, HOPEMAN 26 Harbour Street, Hopeman, IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830249

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Medical & Health LHANBRYDE PHARMACY 32 St Andrews Road, Lhanbryde, IV30 8NZ Tel: 01343 842531 LLOYDS PHARMACY, 48 HIGH ST Elgin, IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 547065 LLOYDS PHARMACY, 176 HIGH ST Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 542571 LLOYDS PHARMACY, LOSSIE 23a Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 812818 LOSSIEMOUTH PHARMACY 34 Queen Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PJ Tel: 01343 813095

PODIATRISTS/CHIROPODISTS ELGIN PHYSIOTHERAPY & MCKERROW PODIATRY 28 Institution,Road, Elgin, IV30 1QT Tel: 01343 549028 FOOTWORKS CHIROPODY 235 High Street Elgin Moray IV30 1SZ Tel: 01343 545684

PODIATRIST CHIROPODIST BSc (Hons) MChS SRCh

HOME VISITS Recently retired fully registered podiatrist Contact Elizabeth:

07779 908463

MORAY FOOT CLINIC 4 Bridge Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 4DE Tel: 07545449036

OSTEOPATH MORAY OSTEOPATHS North College House, King Street, Elgin, IV30 1HU Tel: 01343 550382

PHYSIOTHERAPY ELGIN CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE 28 Institution,Road, Elgin, IV30 1QT Tel: 01343 559700

SPORTS COACHING ALLY SAVILLE PERSONAL TRAINING Tel: 07809 368212 Website: allysaville.co.uk BODY FIT BY SLG 42 Kinneddar Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6AT Tel: 01343 814502

VETS ALLEN AND MATTHEWS New Elgin Road, Elgin, IV30 6BA Tel: 01343 544811

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MILLER AND SWANN 123 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JB Tel: 01343 542255 MORAY COAST VETS, LOSSIE 68 Queen Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PT Tel: 01343 815335

Police Station ..................................0845 600 5700 Bus Station, Elgin .........................(01343) 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau .................(01343) 550088 Inverness Airport ...........................(01667) 464000 Elgin Town Hall ..(01343) 547767/562600-To Book Lossie Town Hall ..............(01343) 813327/815309 Moray Council.................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ....................08457 484950 Elgin Library ..................................(01343) 562600 Lossie Library ................................(01343) 813334 Elgin Community Council ..............(01343)540615 Moray Leisure Centre ....................(01343) 550033 Lossie Swimming Pool ..................(01343) 815299

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Trades List Builders A Grant Building Contractor Tel: 01343 541407 17 Christie Road, Bishopmill, Elgin, IV30 4HA Allpro UK Ltd Tel: 01343 830506 39 Duff Street, Hopeman, Elgin, IV30 5RZ B Souter Tel: 01343 812206 21 Macduff Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6EX Cairngorm Construction Developments Ltd Tel: 07887 537264 Moycroft House, Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ Coastal Builders Ltd Tel: 01343 830141 Viewfield, Midbank, Roseisle, Elgin, IV30 5YD D & S Builders Tel: 01343 546149 7 Ben Rinnes Walk, Elgin, IV30 6YX Dennis Thomson Tel: 01343 812982 26 Kinneddar Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6AT G.S.M Builders Ltd Tel: 01343 546894 20 Bailies Drive, Elgin, IV30 6JJ George Innes Tel: 01343 542104 6 Diagonal Road, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 6AH Genesis Properties Construction Tel: 01343 862990 Unit 2, Troves Ind Estate, Elgin, IV30 8RB

Gregor Milne Ltd Tel: 01343 546007 129 Thornhill Road, Elgin, IV30 6DX Knightsbridge Homes Ltd Tel: 0845 8909450 10 Perimeter Road, Elgin, IV30 6AE J Wood Tel: 01343 812970 1 Chapel Lane, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DT

MJM Joinery and Building Services From Planning to Completion!

New Builds Extensions PVC soffit & fascia boards Loft Conversions Kitchens Windows, Doors etc.

GRP Flat Roofs

I.G Construction Co Tel: 01343 551110 36 Moycroft, Elgin, IV30 1XE Ingram Building Ltd Tel: 01343 890369 Quarryridge, Dallas, Forres, IV36 2RW Mansell Tel: 01343 543974 Wards Road, Elgin, IV30 1NL Mark Munro Tel: 01343 541108 20 Petrie Crescent, Elgin, IV30 1PE McHardy Builders Tel: 07759 035239 26 Ben Aigen Walk, Elgin, IV30 6YY R Thomson Tel: 01343 545401 2 Ashgrove Road, Elgin, IV30 1UU RCDAC Tel: 07929 794318 40 Chandlers Rise, Elgin, IV30 4JE

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01343 860 209 07918 732 693 Over 30 years professional experience Elgin, IV30 1XZ Sirocco Building Services Ltd Tel: 01343 548700 21 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS Steve Cox Building Contractors Tel: 01343 540400 2 Rose Place, Elgin, IV30 1NP

Street, Hopeman, Elgin, IV30 5ST W Farquhar Tel: 01343 813789 2 Castle Court, Lossiemouth, IV31 6RJ

Carpenters/Joiners Alistair Ogilvie Tel: 01343 835579 4 Bay View, Burghead, Elgin, IV30 5GA

Robertson Group Ltd Tel: 01343 548621 10 Perimeter Road, Elgin, IV30 6AE

Stuart Campbell (Builders) Ltd Tel: 01343 820051 2 Findlay Road, Mosstodloch, Fochabers, IV32 7JR

Allan Cormack Joiners Tel: 01343 559327 Unit 5 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ

Russell Construction Moray Ltd Tel: 01343 549759 Moy Croft Industrial Estate,

Tulloch of Cummingston Ltd Tel: 01343 835622 Tulloch House, Forsyth

AW Joinery

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Elgin, IV30 6AH David Stewart Joiner Ltd Tel: 01343 814113 Lochinvar, Allan Lane, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DS David Vennard Joinery Tel: 07791 606349 19 Pinefield Crescent, Elgin, IV30 6HZ Douglas Shanks Joinery Ltd Tel: 01343 548147 North Cottage, 9, North Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BS Elgin Joinery Co Tel: 01343 549923 3 Pinefield Road, Elgin, IV30 1XQ Eric MacDonald

Tel: 01343 544915 Grampian Road Workshop, Elgin, IV30 1XN

Tel: 01343 547887 3 Main Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BQ

Forteath & Sinclair Tel: 01343 542885 The Wards, Elgin, IV30 6AA

Greenbrae Ltd Tel: 01309 641664 Greenbrae Steading, Hopeman, IV30 5XZ

G Nicol Tel: 01343 890201 Drumoak, Main Street, Dallas, IV36 2SA

Heather Jarvis Joinery Tel: 07919 404335 3 Cromarty View, Burghead, IV30 5HB

G Stewart Joinery Tel: 07968 209837 16 Main Road, Alves, Elgin, IV30 8UR

J & J Joiners Tel: 01343 830035 Seapark, Hopeman, IV30 5RY

Gordon McDonald Tel: 01343 835731 83 Grant Street, Burghead, Elgin IV30 5TX Grant & McPherson

James Cantlie Joiners Tel: 01343 842447 Sunnyside Cottage, Main Street, Urquhart, Elgin, IV30 8LG John Law Smith Joiners

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Trades List Tel: 01343 543044 5 St Andrews Square, Elgin, IV30 6HX Mark Henderson Carpenter & Joiner Tel: 01343 860463 Brackenbrae, Wardend, Birnie, Elgin, IV30 8RW Moray Joinery Ltd Tel: 01343 550327 Forbes Lodge, Wester Manbeen, Elgin, IV30 8TN Neil Grant Joinery Services Tel: 01343 815275 Cardrew, Argyle Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6QF

Moray Ltd Tel: 01343 549 759 Moy Croft Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ

Spence & Grant Ltd Tel: 01343 541716 New Elgin Road, Elgin, IV30 6BA

Steve Cox Building Contractors Tel: 01343 540400 2 Rose Place, Elgin, IV30 1NP

Peter Hay Stewart Joinery Tel: 01343 542650 8 Forteath Avenue, Elgin, IV30 1TF

Stewart Lyons Tel: 01343 835131 1 Young Street, Burghead, IV30 5UB

R J Harrold Tel: 01343 545996 Ashlea, Linkwood Road, Elgin, IV30 6DJ RR Joiners Tel: 07906 973641 13 Victoria Crescent, Elgin, IV30 1RF Richard Johnstone Tel: 01343 843198 19 Schoolbrae, Lhanbryde, IV30 8QG Robin Green Tel: 01343 551943 13 Waterside Street, Elgin, IV30 4LU Russell Construction

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R.E Duncan Tel: 01343 552750 Bonnymuir House, Miltonduff, Elgin IV30 8WL

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Double Glazing 1st Choice Doors Ltd Tel: 01343 540181 49 Bailies Drive, Elgin, IV30 6JW Accordion Windows & Home Improvements Ltd Tel: 01343 549898 Culbard House, 22 Culbard Street, Elgin, IV30 1JT Ali Paterson Ltd Tel: 01343 842752 10 Baxter Place, Lhanbryde, IV30 8QE Everest Ltd Freephone: 0800 008 7093 Grampian Glass & Glazing Tel: 01343 545315 Unit 11

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Electricians A Grant Electrical Contractor Tel: 01343 842773 6 The Dominies, Lhanbryde, IV30 8QZ Campbell & McHardy Ltd Tel: 01343 543516 Ian Campbell/Paul McHardy Unit 12, Linkwood Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XS Craig Robertson Tel: 07887 582586 30 Springfield Gardens, Elgin, IV30 6XX

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David Neish Electrical Tel: 01343 842995 89 Robertson Road, Lhanbryde,IV30 8JQ G & A Barnie Building Services Ltd Tel: 01343 542999 Unit 21, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XY GM Appliance Care Tel: 01343 551392 Devon View, Lochiepots Road, Miltonduff, Elgin IV30 8TG

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Trades List Contractors Tel: 01343 548252 16 Beechfield Road, Elgin, IV30 6RT Joe Stewart Tel: 01343 812712 52 Inchbroom Avenue, Lossiemouth, IV31 6HJ Mark Deacon Electrical Engineer Tel: 01343 545914 Brenmar, 28 High School Drive, Elgin, IV30 6UE McDonald & Munro Ltd Tel: 01343 545837 4 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ Peter Falconer Electrical Contractor Tel: 01343 544110 11 Roseisle Drive, Elgin, IV30 4NT Stuart Walker Electrical Services Tel: 01343 548070 10 Manitoba Place, Elgin, IV30 6TB

Le Jardin Tel: 01343 542880 Tree Trunks, Findrassie, Elgin IV30 5PP Mark Davies Home & Garden Services Tel: 07740 421967 Eastwood, Calcots, Elgin, IV30 8NQ McArthur Group Ltd Tel: 01343 548694 27 Perimeter Road, Elgin, IV30 6AF Morayshire Tree Services Tel: 07966 298026 Barmossie, Moss of Barmuckity, Elgin, IV30 8QW Paul Walker Garden Maintenance Tel: 01343 544438 27 Pringle Road, Elgin, IV30 4HN Threaplands Ltd Tel: 01343 842245 Threapland, Lhanbryde, Elgin, IV30 8LN

Gardening/Fencing Colin Petrie Tel: 07778 004627 41 Glenlossie Drive, Elgin, IV30 6YH Easy Garden Services Tel: 01343 208143 Garden Renovators Tel: 01343 547172 24 Calcots Crescent, Elgin, IV30 6GL Garden Work Wanted Tel: 07594 515546 30 Beechfield Road, Elgin, IV30 6RT K & D Services Tel: 01343 860344 1 Hallowood Road, Elgin, IV30 8NP

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Handyman Dittmar your Handyman Tel: 07900 846937 Mossside Farm, Mossside, Elgin, IV30 8NH G Sutherland Services Tel: 07955 838384 39 North Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BT

9 Kinnedder Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PW

Painters/Decoraters Alan Mortimer Tel: 01343 543598 Auchtertyre Farm House, Pluscarden, Elgin, IV30 8UD Allan Smith Tel: 01343 546668 57 Reid Street, Elgin, IV30 4HH Donald Clarke Painters & Decorators Tel: 01343 842487 Law View, Lochhills, Elgin, IV30 8LS Eddie Canter Tel: 01343 544819 22 Calcots Crescent, Elgin, IV30 6GL Ian J Wilson Tel: 01343 547727 2 Perimeter Spur, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 6AQ J.S Mccook Tel: 01343 543302 Enfield, Lossiemouth Road, Elgin, IV30 4LF Jim Collie Ltd Tel: 01343 548604 23 Balmoral Terrace, Elgin, IV30 4JH Joe Findlay Tel: 01343 552121 16 Smith Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BJ

Handiyworks Tel: 01343 810916 Mob: 07925 539440 10 Shackleton Place, Lossiemouth, IV31 6SU www.handiyworks.co.uk handiyworks@gmail.com

Johnny Walker Painter & Decorator Tel: 01343 842954 3 Cranmoss Court, Lhanbryde, Elgin, IV30 8HL

The Handy Manny Tel: 01343 814600 Mob: 07599 151330

K Russell Tel: 01343 546518 1 Hebenton Road,

Elgin, IV30 4EP Mike George Tel: 01343 549063 19 Chanonry Road, Elgin, IV30 1XH Mike Wilson Painting Contractors Ltd Tel: 01343 541696 27 High School Drive, Elgin, IV30 6UE Morris Mann Decorators Tel: 01343 540814 Unit 35, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XY Paul Grant Painters & Decorators Tel: 01343 547994 34 Beechfield Road, Elgin, IV30 6RT R.G Wilson (Elgin) Ltd Tel: 01343 544256 1 Perimeter Road, Elgin, IV30 6AF RS Tapers Tel: 01343 548031 16 Fleurs Place, Elgin, IV30 1ST T Stables Tel: 01343 843927 45 Templand Road, Lhanbryde, Elgin, IV30 8PP T. Mone Painters & Decorators Tel: 01343 540064 16 Braemorriston Road, Elgin, IV30 4DL WA Brander & Son Tel: 01343 544713 11 Wardend Place, Elgin, IV30 6YP

Plasterers A A Whyte Tel: 01343 842608 5 Cranmoss Court, Lhanbryde,

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Trades List Elgin, IV30 8HL A Fraser Tel: 01343 815282 San Andreas, Windyridge, Lossiemouth, IV31 6RX SJS Plastering Tel: 01343 544974 6 Mackenzie Place, Elgin, IV30 4EY

Arthur McKerron & Son Tel: 01343 542067 Oakview, Sheriffmill, Morriston Road, Elgin, IV30 6UL Bruce Plumbing & Heating Tel: 01343 543604 7 Seafield Crescent Elgin, IV30 1RE

Ace Plumbing & Heating Tel: 01343 860677 Birkenhill House, Elgin, IV30 8SB

Centurion Plumbing Tel: 01343 850212 4 Main Road, Alves Elgin, IV30 8UR David Cumming & Son Tel: 01343 835900 Torridon, Burghead Elgin, IV30 5GB

Alan Turner Plumbing & Heating Services Tel: 01343 556387 27-29 Main Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BH

David German Plumbing Services Tel: 01343 811039 12 Branderburgh Quay, Lossiemouth, IV31 6BF

Plumbers

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Garmouth Plumbing Tel: 01343 870341 Craigower, Northfield Place, Garmouth, Fochabers, IV32 7NF Hillhead Developments Ltd Tel: 07917 104450 Hillhead of Westerton, Fochabers IV32 7QA

Tel: 01343 812927 22 Macdonald Drive, Lossiemouth, IV31 6LR Ron Duncan Tel: 01343 860440 Woodside House, Birnie, Elgin, IV30 8RW Rothes Plumbing Tel: 01343 548992 3 Linkwood Road, Elgin, IV30 6DH

Michael Baxter Tel: 01343 542943 Lauren Villa, 2 Newfield Place, Elgin, IV30 4DD

Simon Poyner Tel: 01343 850479 East Railway Cottage, Easter Coltfield, Alves, Elgin, IV30 8XA

Mike O'Driscoll Builders, Plumbing & Central Heating Tel: 01343 830020 Mob: 07885 796216 67 Granary Street, Burghead, Elgin, IV30 5UA

Simpson Plumbers Ltd Tel: 01343 542033 3, East Back Street, Bishopmill, Elgin IV30 4EQ

Moray Plumbing Tel: 01343 556668 11 Birnie Road, Elgin, IV30 6JA MVN Tiling & Plumbing Tel: 07834 954938 10 Grays Walk, Elgin, IV30 4LE

Watson Plumbing & Heating Tel: 01343 552563 7 West High Street, Elgin, IV30 4DJ W.G Mackenzie Tel: 01343 541665 4 Pinefield Parade, Elgin IV30 6AG

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Neil C George Tel: 01343 814114 Sma-Ranch, Balormie, Lossiemouth, IV31 6SG

D. Melvin Roofing Tel: 01343 544473 20 Blantyre Street, Elgin, IV30 4DW

Neil Hadden Plumbing & Heating Engineers Tel: 01343 541887 8 Chanonry Street, Chanonry Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 6NF

Elgin Property Services Tel: 01343 545675 17 McMillan Avenue, Elgin, IV30 6GH Elgin Slating & Tiling Tel: 01343 550491 13 Clarendon Court, Elgin, IV30 6TA

O'Donnell Plumbing & Heating Tel: 01343 548258 5 Pitgaveny Court, Elgin, IV30 4BE Richard Thompson

G.J Paterson & Co Tel: 01343 545001 13 Greyfriars Street, Elgin, IV30 1LF George Bain & Sons

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RO O OF F W ZA RD WIIZARD Tel: 01343 547137 19 Mayne Road, Elgin, IV30 1NZ Neil Stewart Tel: 01343 842465 43 Templand Road, Lhanbryde, IV30 8PP Scotia Preservation & Maintenance Ltd Tel: 01343 556043 The Annexe, 30 East High Street, Elgin, IV30 4EG Slates Tae Gates Tel: 01343 549641 29 Waulkmill Road, Elgin, IV30 6HJ D Grant Tel: 01343 540029 12 Brodie Place, Elgin, IV30 4LP

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Keith Milne Tel: 01343 556433 7 Leonach Place, Elgin, IV30 6JT MVN Tiling & Plumbing Mob: 07834 954938 10 Grays Walk, Elgin, IV30 4LE Neil MacConnachie Tel: 07832 376774 24 Barlink Road, Elgin, IV30 6HL Service with a Tile Tel: 01343 548527 7 Rashcrook Walk, Elgin, IV30 6EZ

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Centre Tel: 01343 544167 7 Lossie Wynd North, Elgin, IV30 1GU Tiling Plus Tel: 01343 830492 47 Thom Street, Hopeman, IV30 5TB Ark Childcare

Advertisers not listed elsewhere Woodside Steading Mosstowie Elgin IV30 8UW Tel 01343 551664 Beaver Travel 2-6 South Street Elgin, IV30 1LE 01343 548844 Caroline Coomber Dance

32 High School Drive Elgin, IV30 6UE Tel 01343541983 Castles in the Sky Labhran Roehill Crossroads AB55 6LQ Tel 01542 870602 Choices for Children (Useful Numbers) 6 Moss Street Elgin, IV30 1LU Tel 01343 563679 Christies Heating & Plumbing 5 Bracany Park Fogwatt IV30 8FJ Tel 01343 862832

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Trades List Begrow Farm Duffus IV30 5QW 01343830416 Fiona McIntyre (ADI) 2 Wellside Cottages Forres IV36 2SP Tel 01309358279 Frockabers 48 High Street Fochabers IV32 7DU Tel 07515107558 Highland Caterham Hire Badentinan Elgin IV30 8QX 01343842657 Horizon Blinds Horizon House Unit 1 Tyock Industrial Estate Elgin IV30 1XY Humanist Society Scotland 4 Campbell Street Thurso KW14 7HD 01847893241 Keith & Dufftown Railway Dufftown Station, Dufftown AB55 4BA. Tel 01340 821181 Kirsty Wright Sports and Remedial Therapy Tel 01479821184 McLachlan & Dawson Opticians 25 Commerce Street Elgin, IV36 1BS 01343548826 MJM Joinery Newfield, Glen Elgin Longmorn Elgin , IV30 8SL 01343 860209 Moray Dance School

Classes in Elgin/Lossie and various locations Tel 07917533516 Moray Hearing Centre 12 St Andrews Square Buckie AB56 1BU Tel 01542831423 Moray Hydrotherapy Pool Burdsyard Road Forres IV31 1AB Tel 01343 547237 MRD Flooring Forres Tel 01309694835 R McGregor Monumental Engraver 42 Randolph Lane Forres IV36 1HF 01309671982 Ramnee Hotel Victoria Road Forres IV36 3BN Tel 01309672410 ReBoot 9 Greshop Road Ind Estate Forres IV36 2GU Tel 01309671681 Roof Wizard 4 Sweethillock Farm Alves IV36 2RA Tel 01343 850063

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Phone: 01309 671982 Mobile: 07740 950580 42 Randolph Lane, Forres

The Picture Framer 27 North Street Bishopmill Elgin IV30 4EE Tel 01343 548877

Ultimate Hair & Beauty 228 High Street Elgin IV30 1BA Tel 01343 556611 Unique Beauty Tel: 07840804207

Royal Findhorn Yacht Club Findhorn Forres IV36 3YE Tel 01309690247 Springfield Properties Alexander Fleming House 8 Southfield Drive Elgin, IV30 6GR Tel 01343 552 550

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Schools PRE-SCHOOLS Ark Childcare - Woodside Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8UW Tel: 01343 551664 Bishopmill Pre-school Nursery Morriston Road, Elgin, IV30 3DY Tel: 01343 543903

The Ladybird Developmental Group St Gerardine School, St Gerardines Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JX Tel: 01343 814618

West End Primary School Mayne Road, Elgin IV30 1PA Contact: Mr Gordon Barron (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 543161 Fax: 01343 550575

Torridon Pre-school Nursery 23a King Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6LP Tel: 01343 815347

Lhanbryde Primary School Garmouth Road, Lhanbryde, IV30 8PD Contact: Mrs Gillian Ross, (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 842649 Fax: 01343 843285

Cherry Tree Day Nursery Dr Gray's Hospital, West Road, Elgin, IV30 1SA Tel: 01343 567857

VIP Childcare Elgin Community Centre, Trinity Road, Elgin, IV30 1UE Tel: 01343 551627

Elgin Childcare Centre Myreside Circle, Elgin, IV30 4PR Tel: 01343 552067

PRIMARY SCHOOLS (Moray Council)

Hopeman Primary School Nursery School Road, Hopeman, IV30 5TQ Tel: 01343 830281 Jack ‘n’ Jill Pre-school Centre 22 Wardend Place, Elgin, IV30 6YP Tel: 01343 552005 Lilliput Play ‘n’ Learn 16 Main Street, New Elgin, IV30 6HD Tel: 01343 546006 Magic Roundabout Childcare Centre 1 Thornhill Road, Elgin, IV30 6GQ Tel: 01343 551188 Moray College Nursery Moray Street, Elgin, IV30 1JJ Tel: 01343 576283 Seafield Nursery School Deanshaugh Terrace, Elgin, IV30 4ES Tel: 01343 545269

Bishopmill Primary School Morriston Road, Bishopmill, Elgin IV30 4DY Contact: Mrs Kathleen Blacklaw (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 547841 Fax: 01343 551437 East End Primary School Institution Road, Elgin, IV30 1RP Contact: Mrs Jennifer Morison (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 542381 Fax: 01343552763 Seafield Primary School Deanshaugh Terrace, Elgin, IV30 4ES Contact: Mr Ken Skelton, (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 547792 Fax: 01343 552963 St Sylvester’s RC Primary School Abbey Street, Elgin IV30 1DA Contact: Ged Farrell Acting Head Teacher Tuesday, Thursday and half day Friday Tel: 01343 541453 Fax: 01343 550672

Greenwards Primary School Edgar Road, New Elgin, Elgin, IV30 6UQ Contact: Mrs Sarah Grant (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 541661 Fax: 01343 550656 Mosstowie Primary School Miltonduff, Elgin, IV30 8TY Contact: Mr Garry Forgie (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 547119 Fax: 01343 551656 New Elgin Primary School Bezack Street, New Elgin, Elgin IV30 6DP Contact: Mrs Ellie Pirie, (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 547587 Fax: 01343 552308 Burghead Primary School Grant Street, Burghead, IV30 5UQ Contact: Mr Tristan Walker, (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 835529 Fax: 01343 835439 Hopeman Primary School School Road, Hopeman, IV30 5TQ Contact: Mrs Davina Farquhar (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 830281 Fax: 01343 835152

Hythehill Primary School Lossiemouth, IV31 6RF Contact: Mrs Madeline McCutcheon (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 812014 Fax: 01343 815467 St Gerardine Primary School St Gerardine Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JX Contact: Mrs Stephanie Gibson (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 812251 Fax: 01343 812087

SECONDARY SCHOOLS (Moray Council) Elgin Academy Morriston Road, Elgin, IV30 4ND Contact: Mr David Barnett, (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 543485 Fax: 01343 540893 Elgin High School High School Drive, New Elgin, IV30 6UD Contact: Mr Andy Simpson, (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 545181 Fax: 01343 540892 Lossiemouth High School Coulardbank Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JU Contact: Mrs Linda Brown (Head Teacher) Tel: 01343 812047 Fax: 01343 814343

ELGIN SCHOOLS (INDEPENDENT) Gordonstoun School Elgin, IV30 5RF Contact: Mr Simon H C Reid (Principal) Tel: 01343 837837 Fax: 01343 837838

St Sylvester’s Nursery Abbey Street, Elgin, IV30 1DA, T: 01343 551471

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School Term Dates

SCHOOL TERM DATES for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Spring Holiday Ends Fri 12th Apr 2013 Summer Term Starts Mon 15th Apr 2013 Lossie High & Feeders Fri 3rd May 2013 May Day Holiday Mon 6th May 2013 In-Service Closure Thurs 16th May 2013 In-Service Closure Fri 17th May 2013 In-Service Closure Mon 20th May 2013 Summer Term Ends Fri 5th Jul 2013 for 2013/2014 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tues 20th Aug 2013 Autumn Term Ends Fri 11th Oct 2013 Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 14th Oct 2013 Autumn Holiday Ends Fri 25th Oct 2013 Winter Term Starts Mon 28th Oct 2013

It all comes together at the

In-Service Closure In-Service Closure Winter Term Ends Christmas Holiday Starts Christmas Holiday Ends Spring Term Starts Mid-Term Holiday Mid-Term Holiday Spring Term Ends Spring Holiday Starts Spring Holiday Ends Good Friday Holiday Summer Term Starts May Day Holiday In-Service Closure In-Service Closure Summer Term Ends

Mon 18th Nov 2013 Tues 19th Nov 2013 Fri 20th Dec 2013 Mon 23 Dec 2013 Fri 3rd Jan 2014 Mon 6th Jan 2014 Fri 14th Feb 2014 Mon 17th Feb 2014 Fri 28th Mar 2014 Mon 31st Mar 2014 Fri 11th Apr 2014 Fri 18th Apr 2014 Mon 14th Apr 2014 Mon 5th May 2014 Thurs 22nd May 2014 Fri 23rd May 2014 Fri 4th Jul 2014

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Church Listings Alves Church of Scotland One and half miles south west of village. Signposted from main road. • First Sunday of each month 11.30am.

Birnie & Pluscarden Church of Scotland Birnie Church The church is about 2.5 miles south of Elgin. Take the Rothes road, then turn right in New Elgin and follow the direction signs.

Pluscarden Church The Church is situated in the heart of Pluscarden Glen approximately 6 miles West of Elgin on the B9010 (After one mile, take Miltonduff turn off).

• Sunday service: Pluscarden at 10am and Birnie at 11:30am • September - June: evening services 6:30pm. 1st Sunday of the month: Birnie. 3rd Sunday of the month: Pluscarden

Burghead Church of Scotland Grant Street, Burghead, IV30 5UQ • Every Sunday 11.30am (except Alves Communions) 1st Sunday in June & December

Elgin Free Church of Scotland 3 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1AB Contact Colin Morrison: 01343 542196 • Sunday 11am: service, Sunday school, and crèche • Sunday 6pm: evening service • Wednesday 7.30pm: midweek meeting

Elgin Baptist Church Reidhven Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 547743 • Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, pre-Sunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class • Evenings 6pm • Youth fellowship 7.30pm

Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles Church Hall), Greyfriars Street.

Tel: 01343 543624 • Sundays 10.30am. Childrens’ church and crèche available

Elgin Community Church Pinefield Crescent Pinefield Estate, Elgin, IV30 6HZ • Sunday morning service 10.30am.

• Evening fellowship and youth group 6pm.

Elgin High Church of Scotland South Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 542449 Contact Parish Assistant Paula Baker: 01542 832662.

• Sunday service 11am

Hopeman Baptist Church Clark St, Hopeman • Sundays 11am and 6pm

Living Waters Fellowship New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV30 6BN. Tel: 07730 256543. Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk

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• Sundays 12.30pm: preachin’, prayin’, and singin’ followed by lunch.

• Sundays 12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers.

• Wednesdays 7pm with free refreshments: Road to Recovery for alcholics, addicts and the homeless.

Lossiemouth Baptist Church King Street, Lossiemouth Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062.

Website: www.lossiebaptist.org • Sundays 9.30am, 11.30am (and junior church) and 6pm.

• Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids church (P4-P7).

Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Gospel Hall, James Street, Lossiemouth Tel: 01343 812987.

Website: www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk • Sunday club 9.30am from September to May. • Sunday 6.30pm: gospel meeting.

Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland St Gerardines Road, Lossiemouth Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie: 01343 810262.

Website: www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie • Sundays 11am: morning worship, Sunday school • Sundays 6pm: evening worship

Moray Grace Fellowship The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie.

Contact Vic Cameron: 01343 850142.

Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com.

Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com • Sundays 10.30am.

Holy Trinity Trinity Place, Elgin, IV30 1UL Tel: 01343 547505 • Sunday 8am: Holy Communion • Sunday 11am: family Eucharist • Sunday 6:30pm: evening service.

Parish of Duffus, Spynie, and Hopeman Duffus Kirk From the South: Take the B9012 road from Elgin into the village of Duffus. The Kirk can be found on the northern side of the road at the western edge of the village.

From the West: Follow the B9012 through Burghead and Hopeman towards Elgin. The Kirk can be found at the beginning of Duffus village on the northern side of the road.

Spynie Kirk Take the B9012 northwards from Elgin or the same road south from Duffus. Near Quarrywood, take the signposted road towards Spynie. The Kirk can be found on the northern side of the road.

Hopeman Kirk From the West: Take the B9012 from Burghead through Cummingston into the village of Hopeman.

From the South and East: Take the B9012 from Elgin or the B9040 from Lossiemouth into the village of Hopeman.

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Churches & Community Council Street then second left into Farquhar Street. The Church is located about 150 yards on the left.

Contact Rev. Shuna Dicks (interim moderator): 01340 871687 Website: www.duffusparish.co.uk • On the first Sunday of the month, there is one united service at 10:30am on a rotation of the three kirks.

• Church services are held the other Sunday mornings at 10am in Hopeman and 11:30am at either Duffus or Spynie.

St Andrews-Lhanbryde & Urquhart Parish Church At Lhanbryde, off the A96 on the road to Lossiemouth Contact Rev. Andrew Robertson: 01343 843765 • Sundays 11am including young church and crèche.

• Last Sunday of the month 7pm: evening service at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart.

St Gerardine’s High Church (Church of Scotland) On the corner of St. Gerardine's Road and Prospect Terrace, Lossiemouth. Contact: 01343 813635 • Sunday 11am: family worship

St Giles’ and St Columba’s South St Giles’ High Street, Elgin, IV30 1LF Tel: 01343 547208

St Columba’s South & The Williamson Hall Duff Avenue, Elgin, IV30 1QS Tel: 01343 551501 Website: www.elginstgiles.org • For the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November, Sunday services at St Giles’ Church at 10:30am.

• For the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December, Sunday services at St Columba’s South at 10:30am.

• Wednesdays 7:30pm at St Giles’ Church • Thursdays 12.30pm at St Giles’ Church

St James Church of Scotland Prospect Terrace, Lossiemouth Contact Rev. Graham Crawford: 07817 504042 Email: theminister@stjameslossie.org.uk • Sunday 11am: family worship including crèche and Sunday school. • Sunday 6pm: evening service.

• Sunday 7pm: Swordfish youth group.

St Margaret’s Church Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 547505 Email: cgketley@waitrose.com Website: www.trinityelgin.org/index.htm • Sunday 9.30am: family Eucharist • Thursdays 10am: Holy Communion.

• Thursdays 5pm: evening prayer.

St Sylvester's Catholic Church Institution Road, Elgin, IV30 1QT Tel: 01343 542280.

• Saturday Vigil: 7pm.

• Sunday Mass: 11:45am

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Elgin Community Council Chairperson: Mr Alistair Kennedy Secretary: Mr Gordon Methven Venue: The Moray Council Chambers, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 2nd Tuesday of every month Date/Time: 7pm Areas covered: Riverside Caravan Park • Elgin • New Elgin • Linkwood • Glassgreen • Dunkinty • Palmerscross • Bruceland • Sherriffmill

Heldon Community Council Chairperson: Mr Ogilvie Smith Secretary: Mrs Angela Hyland Venue: Mosstowie Primary School Frequency: 6-weekly Time: 7.30pm Areas covered: Alves • Clackmarras • Roseisle • Dallas • Duffus • Fogwatt • Miltonduff • Barnhill • Pittendreich • Pluscarden • Gordonstoun • Longmorn (excl. Gedloch) • Spynie (Quarrywood) • Kellas • Newton • Thomshill • Coltfield • Birnie (excl. Glenlatterach)

Burghead & Cummingston Community Council Chairperson: Mr Billy Davidson Secretary: Mr John Gordon Venue: Harbourmasters Office Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 1st Thursday of month Date/Time: 7.30pm Area Covered: Burghead • Cummingston • St Aethans

Lossiemouth Community Council Chairperson: Mr Mike Mulholland Secretary: Mrs Helen McIntosh Venue: Seaview Suite, Lossiemouth Town Hall Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 3rd Tuesday of every month Time: 7:30pm Areas Covered: Lossiemouth, RAF Lossiemouth To find more information and to view minutes of meetings, visit the Community Councils section of the Moray Council website.

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What’s On During the year, there are many events happening within the Moray area. There are numerous exhilirating and exciting sporting races and challenges occuring in the summer months such as the Glenlivet 10k Road Race and the Corrieyairack Challenge Run/Cycle . Not only these, but also musical events such as the Folk Festival in Lossiemouth and the European Pipe Band Championships also take place, too. For something closer to home, take a look at the various events taking place during World Whisky Day with events taking place in various venues around Speyside. There’s plenty for everyone to take part in, it’s just a case of deciding what you want to do!

MAY 2 Thursday - 6 Monday Spirit of Speyside Festival 9am Tastings, distillery visits, music etc. Phone: 07789 671635 Email: admin@spiritofspeyside.co.uk Website: www.spiritofspeyside.com

12 Sunday The Etape Caledonia Cycle Challenge 81 mile trek in stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire.

Website: www.etapecaledonia.co.uk

12 Sunday - 17 Friday Aviemore Walking Festival 10am Enjoy the best of British countryside. Email: walking@f2s.com Website: www.nbremner.f2s.com

18 Saturday World Whisky Day 2013 Taking place in various venues around Speyside, Dufftown.

Phone: 01340 881616.

19 Sunday Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair 11am-5pm Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ. Athletics programme, dog show, piping competition, and lots more.

Phone: 01343 820244.

25 Saturday Laggan 10k Road Race Course From Laggan Village Hall with spectacular scenery along the road to beautiful corrieyairack pass.

Contact Laggan Village Hall: 07772 583499.

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JUNE 2 Saturday Elgin Rotary Marafun Website: www.elginrotary.co.uk 14 Friday - 16 Sunday Rockness Now in its eighth year, the three-day long Rock Ness offers an eclectic selection of bands in a beautiful location on the banks of Loch Ness near Inverness, in Scotland.

Website: www.rockness.co.uk 16 Sunday Bike Balmoral Bike Challenge Aboyne, Balmoral The 21st annual bikeathon from Kingussie through Cairngorms National Park, The Spey Valley, Ruthven Barracks, and back to Kingussie.

Website: www.kingussie.co.uk/whats-on.html 20 Thursday- 24 Monday Moray Walking Festival 2013 Website: www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk/index.php 22 Saturday - 23 Sunday Scottish Traditional Boat Festival (Portsoy) 10am Phone: 01261 842951 Website: www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk 29 Saturday European Pipe Band Championships The Market town of Forres will host the European Pipe Band Championships in 2013, 2014 and 2015 after winning their bid to host this prestigious event.

The event sponsors are Forres' own Benromach Whisky and the RSPBA

(Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association). Over 100 pipe bands from all over Europe will compete in the natural amphitheatre of Grant Park. To keep up to date with this event, visit the news section of the Benromach Website: www.benromach.com/benromach/news

JULY 5 Friday- 7 Sunday Burgie International Horse Trials 9am-5pm Burgie House, by Forres. Phone: 01343 850128 Email: secretary@burgie.org Website: www.burgie.org 6 Saturday Forres Highland Games 12pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres.

Phone: 01309 673289. www.forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.uk 6 Saturday Corrieyairack Challenge Run/Cycle 11am Scotland's toughest mountain duathlon followed by the Kincraig Ceilidh.

Website: www.corrieyairack.org 11 Thursday - 14 Sunday Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf Tournament Castle Stuart Golf Links, Inverness www.aamscottishopen.com 20 Saturday Inverness Highland Games 2013 10am-6pm Northern Meeting Park, Inverness www.invernesshighlandgames.com

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What’s On Tomintoul Highland Games 11am-5.30pm In the public park at Tomintoul Highland dancing, piping, hill race, pibroch competitions & heavy events.

Phone: 01807 580407 Email: tomintoulhighlandgames@hotmail.co.uk 27 Saturday Dufftown Highland Games 11am For the family. Spectacular massed bands, afternoon teas, and a beer tent.

Phone: 01340 820342.

Website: www.dufftownhighlandgames.org 27 Saturday Nairn Show 10am Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn.

Phone: 01309 641121 Website: www.nairnshow.org.uk 28 Sunday - 3 August Scottish 6 Day Orienteering Week Each day’s event located in stunning locations in Moray and Forres.

Website: www.scottish6days.com/2013

AUGUST 1 Thursday Black Isle Show 8am – 7pm Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS Website: www.blackisleshow.info 2 Friday - 3 Saturday Highland Field Sports Fair 10am Moy, Inverness-shire.

Phone: 01463 793333 Website: www.moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk 2 Friday - 3 Saturday Glengarry Highland Games Glengarry Shinty Field, Invergarry, Inverness-shire.

Website: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com 2 Friday – 3 Saturday Belladrum Festival 1pm.

Belladrum Estate, Beauly.

Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages.

Phone: 01463 741366 Website: www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk 3 Saturday Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games The Alice Littler Memorial Park, Aberlour.

Email: julie@jacomins.com 3 Saturday Newtonmore Highland Games 10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore Phone: 01540 673348.

8 Thursday Grantown Show 8am - 5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey, ph26 3hx. Agricultural show. www.grantownshow.co.uk Ballater Highland Games Monaltrie ParK, ballater, ab35 5RZ. Adults £7.

Children £2. Parking £2.

10 Saturday Abernethy Highland Games nethybridge, Inverness-shire, ph25 3eq.

01479 821042. www.nethybridge.com/highlandgames 10 Saturday Strathpeffer Highland Gathering 1pm - 5.30pm. castle leod, ross-shire.

01997 423340.

11 Sunday - 12 Monday Keith Show 9am. seafield park, Keith.

01542 882978. info@keithshow.org.uk 17 Saturday Nairn Highland Games 11.30am 5pm. the links, marine road, iv12.

01667 452422. www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk 11 Sunday Raft Race – East Beach, Lossiemouth 31 Saturday Carve Carrbridge – Scottish open chainsaw carving competition.

Includes a highly popular day of family activates in the village playing fields.

The event included woodland crafts, live music, The Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band, craft and food stalls,

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refreshments, a beer tent as well and numerous side shows and family activities. Vintage buses run a shuttle service between the event and the parking sites.

Website: www.carvecarrbridge.com

SEPTEMBER 7 Saturday – 15 Sunday Blas Festival - Traditional music and ceilidhs (traditional Gaelic social gathering) celebrating highland music.

Blas has programme of more than 80 events taking place so you can get your bag pipe fix. It is a cornerstone of Scotland’s events calendar which promotes and celebrates Scotland’s music, heritage, hospitality, lifestyle and more.

21 Saturday Wilderness Challenge 8am. 50km mountain bike. 3km open canoe. 8km hill climb. glenmore lodge, aviemore.

0131 6256635. jrich@sailors-society.org

NOVEMBER 2 Saturday or 9 Saturday Bonfire & Fireworks at Cooper Park, Elgin and Grant Park, Forres.

DECEMBER 26 Thursday Burghead Boxing Day Swim at Burghead Harbour

JANUARY 11 Saturday Burning of the Clavie – Burghead.

Every Jan. 11, throngs of people come to celebrate the beginning of a new year in this city by the sea. The Clavie is a handmade barrel filled with timber and tar. It is lit on fire and paraded through the streets for all those gathered to see. Pieces of charred wood are handed out by the Clavie King and his crew, who are all men from Burghead itself. The Burning of the Clavie is a local, ancient 1,600year custom worth seeing.

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