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Contents page Things to See and Do 6 Tons of suggestions for when you are at a loose end page Places to Eat 36 A veritable plethora of choice! page Clubs and Societies 40 Join up and get connected with your community page Medical and Health Information 48 For all your emergency care page Churches 50 For a spiritual uplift page Trades List 52 When you just can’t find the tradesmen - look here page Schools Information 60 All the schools in the area page Useful Numbers 61 Many of the numbers you use regularly page Local Holidays 62 Take a well deserved day off page Community Councils 62 When you need to know who to contact page Calendar 64 The whole year in print - a useful guide

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Things to see and do ACTIVITIES Fishing

Forres Mechanics F.C. The stadium, Mosset Park, is next to the A96, north of Forres. Football offers opportunities for girls and boys to keep fit through Forres Under 7s, and there are a number of football pitches within the area.

The Moray Firth has some of the greatest freshwater and sea angling in the world. Best of all is the fact that it can be found almost anywhere along the Moray Firth coast and, if you are happy to fish for different species, you can 'fish the Firth' twelve months of the year! The Firth provides the estuaries for 18 of Scotland's most important salmon rivers, including the Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Lossie. All of these rivers have angling clubs or associations which offer fishing, although membership numbers are limited and there may be a waiting list in a few cases.

Stocked fisheries provide good sport, easy access including many opportunties for less able anglers, and tuition facilities. Except in severe weather, these fisheries can be accessed all year round.

The Angling Centre in Elgin, Forres Tackle Shop and Pat Fraser in Nairn are good places to start for all your fishing needs.

Lossiemouth F.C. A senior football club from Lossiemouth. Founded in 1945, they were admitted to the Highland League in the following year and have played in that league ever since. The club play their football at Grant Park in Lossiemouth.

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Elgin City F.C. Part-time senior professional football club based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish League 2. Elgin City have played at Borough Briggs since 1921 when it replaced Cooper Park. The ground currently has a capacity of 4,520 (478 seated).

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

Forres has a beautiful 18 hole golf course, with many beautiful views of Findhorn Bay, Califer Hill and Rafford, Dava etc.

Nairn has long been famed for its two championship golf courses, Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and its position as a top Highland golfing centre has been further reinforced with the world renowned

Nairn County F.C. A senior football club who currently play in the Highland Football League, were founded in 1914 and play at Station Park, Nairn.

As a senior team they can play in the Scottish Cup. The team colours are yellow and black and go by the nickname of the Wee County.

Station Park, Balblair Road Nairn, Nairnshire Scotland, IV12 5LT Email: info@nairncountyfc.co.uk Tel: 01667 454298

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Hill Walking Ben Macdui is the highest summit in Moray, this being on the boundary between Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Most of Moray offers gentler scenery as it gradually descends from the Grampian Mountains to the shores of the Moray Firth. Ben Rinnes and Carn Daimh have good paths and fine views to the Grampian Mountains to the south, and over the Moray Firth to Caithness in the north. The Cromdale Hills offer ridge walking along Strath Spey but the going can be rough with fewer well defined paths.

on the east of the River Spey. The Moray Monster Trails provide 30km of riding at three linked locations, Whiteash, Ordiequish and Ben Aigan.

Local coaches take bicyles at no charge. The Moray Mountain Bike Club aims to get people out and enjoy the countryside XC loops in Sanquhar Woods, Forres includes pump section (not the pump track), small drops, car park etc.

Horse Riding With many beautiful routes around Moray you’ll be spoiled for choice Explore 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 offering riding lessons including Burgie Equine Centre, Equus Equestrian Centre, Moray Group Riding For The Disabled, Tomintoul Riding Centre, Garmouth Riding Centre, Rashcrook Equestrian, Logie Farm Riding Centre, and Mundole Equestrian Centre.

Mountain Bike Trails Local volunteers, working with Forest Enterprise, have created some fantastic mountain bike challenges through the forested hills

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 in the area include Moray RFC & Moray Titans RLFC, Buckie Scorpians and Lossiemouth RFC.

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 sailing classes.

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Things to see and do Surfing There is good surfing to be had when the tides and wind are right. Lossiemouth is a favoured location, along with Sandend Bay to the east. Good fun if you're in the area. Check conditions beforehand.

Swimming There are swimming pools in the following towns: Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Nairn, Aberlour and Keith.

Highland Railway line. It is off road and safe from traffic. and passes a mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland.

Dunearn River Walk, Forres Outstanding views up and down the River Findhorn.

The narrow path passes very close to the edge of sheer, vertical drops down to the swirling waters.

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

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

WALKING Burghead to Lossiemouth (Moray Coastal Trail) This grand coastal walk includes a cliff-top section with coves and sea-stacks, 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.

The Dava Way - between Forres and Grantown-onSpey Easy route suitable for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. It links Forres and Grantown-onSpey and almost all of the route follows the old

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The Forest By The Firth Trail in Lossiemouth A five mile walk which starts at the East Beach wooden footbridge, there is a map carved in stone to guide you on your way. The route heads east along the beach eventually leading to the sheltered paths of Lossie Forest. The track heads west towards the River Lossie then leads you back to Lossiemouth along the sands. High tide may prevent access to parts of the walk.

Hopeman to Lossiemouth An excellent one-way coastal walk with a fine clifftop section, coves and sea-stacks, finishing with a long walk across a huge sandy beach. If starting from Elgin you can catch a bus out to Hopeman and another bus back from Lossiemouth. Alternatively, if you have the time and energy you can reverse your walk back to the start.

Nairn One of the most popular walks starts from the harbour and heads west long the promenade for about 3km before turning inland to Delnies Wood and then looping back to the shore. Covering a total of 10km over fairly easy terrain, this walk includes some stunning views including an overview the town.

The harbour is also the starting point for a walk along the River Nairn to Cawdor. The beautiful stretch of riverside is home to a variety of birds and wildlife and is a restful experience surrounded by trees and the sound of the water. At Cawdor there's a choice of five different waymarked nature trails within woods surrounding the historic castle.

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 from Logie Steading A popular scenic river walk to Randolph's Leap where the River Findhorn flows through narrow rocks.

Starts from Logie Steading where there are toilets, farm shop, children's play area, heritage centre, and an excellent cafe.

There are clear paths with some steep edges over the river, a short section on a minor road, no pavement.

Roseisle Forest and Dunes This exploration of the pine-clad dunes at Roseisle takes in the best bits of the woods, visits a bird hide, and takes in views of the sea, but also leaves plenty of time to enjoy the beach.

There are clear, waymarked paths and tracks.

The Speyside Way The Speyside Way is one of Scotland's four Long Distance Routes (LDRs). It runs for over 60 miles between Buckie, on the Moray Firth, and Aviemore at the heart of Strathspey, following the valley of the River Spey for much of the way. The route passes through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes; by rivers and mountains, over moorland and along forest paths.

Torrieston Forest, by Pluscarden Abbey There are three waymarked forest walks through Monaughty Forest from Torrieston, a short distance along the glen from Pluscarden Abbey; the route as described makes a longer outing by taking in most of all three. There are waymarked forestry paths with a fair amount of ascent and descent.

Winding Walks, near 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.

Forest tracks and paths with an optional path with steps.

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Things to see and do ACTIVITY PROVIDERS Aquaplay Scotland One of the top outdoor activity providers based in Moray. All instructors and leaders are highly experienced and qualified in the activities provided and have a passion for the outdoors. Activites include canoeing, kayaking, boogie board surfing, burn scrambling, gorge walking and much, much more!

6 Seafield Square, Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7AZ T: 03338 000848 / 07787 225021 Craggan Outdoors Offers easy access to a wide range of fun and challenging activities, for visitors of all ages and abilities. Activities include archery, clay pigeon shooting, climbing (indoor wall and outside rock crags), gorge walking, kayaking, mini-quads, mountain biking, paintball, pony trekking, raft building a zip wire and plenty more.

Craggan Golf Course, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NT. T: 01479 873283

Outfit Moray An award winning, outdoor education, charity based in Lossiemouth, Moray. They offer activities, tailored programmes and courses for schools, adults, families and groups.

15 Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB T: 01343 549571

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Scotpeak specialises in organised Hillwalking, Trekking, Walking Holidays, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Mountaineering, Summer & Winter Skills, Navigation Courses, Self Lead Walks, Charity Walks, Team Building and Events Management. All activities are environmentally assessed allowing Scotpeak to minimise the impact to our environment.

E: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!

T: 01309 690450 Email: enquiries@wild-things.org.uk

BEACHES Ardersier Beach, Inverness Due to its gentle shelving nature, Ardersier Bay is popular with kayakers, kite surfers and canoeists.

There is a small concrete slipway just off the carpark at the Beechgrove pocket garden.

Burghead Beach The tide goes out a long way to expose the long golden sands stretching round Burghead Bay. The vast areas of firm flat sands are perfect for dog walking, running or kite surfing. It is also an ideal place for wind surfing. Take time to enjoy the stunning sea views and visit the nearby heritage centre to discover more about the area.

Cove Bay / Primrose Bay Although this bay is shown

as Clashach Cove on the OS maps, road signs refer to it as Cove Bay and many locals call it Primrose Bay. If you take coastal trail from the Hopeman East Beach’s colourful beach huts around to the caves at Clashach Cove you will see the spectacular caves, yellow sandstone cliffs, colourful boulders and rocks which will delight all budding photographers, young and old alike. During the summer you may even find some wild strawberries to munch on along the way.

Culbin Sands This RSPB coastal reserve in Morayshire, is full of wildlife to look out for.

Culbin Sands boasts a beautiful sandy beach where you can spot sea ducks, oystercatchers and ringed plovers. Admire pretty dune plants and flowers as you stroll along the sands and take in the views.

Facilities include nature trails, picnic areas and a car park at East Beach with public toilets. Nairn is the nearest town which is served by train and bus services.

Cummingston Beach The descent to the beach is steep so be prepared, parking is available near the children’s play park, take your own refreshments as there aren’t any shops nearby. A hidden gem of a beach nestling between the villages of Burghead and Hopeman. Surrounded by cliffs and caves it’s a popular haunt for rock climbers.

East Beach, Lossiemouth A popular beach which gets very busy when the weather is good. Access is via a long wooden bridge over the River Lossie. A row of sand dunes separate the river and the sea, take care the river current can be very strong. On the sea side of the dunes there is a wide beach, great for sand castle building. There are also plenty of waves for leaping over. If you want to get away from the crowds you may have to go quite a way round the bay.

West Beach, Lossiemouth Another popular beach, brilliant for a family day out.

At high tide most of the sand is covered but as the sea recedes lots of rock pools are exposed. The sea is shallow for a long way out and on hot days is heated by the warm sand.

There is plenty of parking on the esplanade which is right next to the beach. The sands curve round to Covesea Lighthouse which is now a visitor centre.

Findhorn Beach One of the best known beaches in Moray, part of an estuary it’s a bird watchers favourite. The wide flat sands are great for dog walking and sand castle building. The sheltered waters of the estuary also offer excellent sailing and water sports opportunities. The heritage centre with its restored ice house is definitely worth a visit. After a busy day on the beach Findhorn Village offers a good selection of places to eat.

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Things to see and do Hopeman Beaches East Beach in Hopeman is made unique, in Moray, by its line of quirky beach huts - all individually decorated and a great photo opportunity. The beach is a mix of sand and rocky areas with great pools for discovering a huge variety of wildlife. There is ample parking near the beach huts, a children’s play park and room for ice cream vans to sell their wares.

Nairn Beach Nairn Central beach is a sandy accessible beach fringed by dunes. Beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle. The coastline is home to resident schools of dolphins. Popular family beach with paddling pool, tea rooms and a summer activity programme.

Roseisle Beach A favourite with locals and tourists alike, it is sited between Findhorn and Burghead. The entrance to the beach is through a forest of Scots pines. There are excellent facilities with picnic tables and barbecue pits in the trees. There is a children’s woodland play park and well maintained toilet facilities which include an outdoor shower. There are walks through the trees, all information is displayed on notice boards. The path through the woods takes you down on to the sandy shore, miles of sand which is sheltered by the trees and dunes, a great beach to spend a day out.

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ENTERTAINMENT Findhorn Foundation On the outskirts of Findhorn village is the world famous Findhorn Foundation, a thriving holistic community and eco-village which is a haven for many from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Visitors are welcome to walk around the community and see the various projects in action.

Lossie Folk Club Lossiemouth Folk Club meets every Tuesday, 8:30pm at the Beach Bar, in Lossiemouth. Everyone's welcome from players to listeners, with an eclectic mix of music being played from Traditional Folk, to Contemporary, self penned songs and tunes.

Throughout the year they have guest artists that come to play, raffle nights and also a festival held the 3rd weekend in July.

The Loft at East Grange, Kinloss East Grange is a family run farm which has evolved into a multi-activity centre based around the loft coffee shop & bistro (which is an eat scotland accredited restaurant and bar) and venue. 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!

East Grange, Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2UD T: 01343 850111 Universal Hall, Findhorn Hosts a variety of events and performances throughout the year including contemporary music, scottish chamber orchestra, scottish opera, dramatic performances, touring theatre companies, comedy, dance, film, children’s entertainment.

Visit www.findhorn.org T: 01309 691170

The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth One of the very few venues hosting music, theatre & comedy in the North East of Scotland. Dedicated to promoting the arts at a local, national & international level, The Warehouse Theatre is one venue where you can discover the delights of the arts on your door step.

Open all year. Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth T: 01343 814004

FAMILY FUN Pinz Bowling, Elgin Moray’s premier family entertainment centre which has 14 lanes of bowling, a soft play area, arcade, restaurant, bar and pool facilities all under one roof.

2 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XZ T: 01343 541444 Cooper Park, Elgin Cooper Park, in the centre of Elgin, was gifted to the people of Elgin in 1903 by Colonel George A Cooper.

There is a large boating pond with pedal boats for hire over the summer months. Elgin Library is situated at the edge of the park and hosts occasional art exhibitions in the gallery room. The park also has tennis courts and a large children’s play area.

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 Marina & Boatyard Learn to sail or powerboat.

All year round courses, available for children and adults. Come and play with the seals at Findhorn Seals Club. Kayak hire available.

Captain’s Table Cafe for all your refreshment needs.

Tel: 01309 690099 Findhorn Village Centre Provides recreational and leisure time facilities , encourages educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources. For more info, contact Christine Hunt on T:01309 692339.

Moray Leisure Centre Built in 1993, Moray Leisure Centre has been the most popular leisure facility in the area. It allows the people of Moray opportunities to experience a healthier lifestyle by introducing sports and activities such as Swimming, Ice Skating, Cardiovascular and Resistance fitness, Relaxation Suite, Healthy Eating Cafe, Healthy Living Centre, Soft Play Area and Care Provision.

Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP T: 01343 550033 The Playbarn Soft Play Structure A premium children's soft indoor play centre, combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site, offering a wide range of healthy eating options.

Servery, Parties, Comfy Seating, Games Room.

Greenfields, Lhanbryde, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8LN T: 01343 843101

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Things to see and do Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Situated in one of Scotland's most glorious locations, nestled between the sand dunes of Nairn East Beach, the marina and a championship golf course. There is a great choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather. You can choose from a wide range of caravan holiday homes or make use of the touring and camping facilities.

Hoseasons :08448 471356 Parkdean: 08443 353450

Moray Tours Offering quality, flexible sightseeing tours for up to six persons around Moray, North East Scotland, The Highlands, Royal Deeside and the West Coast of Scotland.

T: 01343 541 292 / 07784 232904 info@moraytours.com 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 T: 07703 168097 or email eric@brumblair.f9.co.uk

LOCAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE & PLACES OF INTEREST

Woodside Farm Shop, Cafe and Play Area, Kinloss Offers a wide range of home and locally 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 Mon - Sat 10:30am-4pm and 11:30am-4pm on Sun. T: 01309 690258

GUIDED TOURS Ecoventures Located at the heart of the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, EcoVentures offers you a truly exhilarating and memorable boat trip experience.

Harbour Workshop, Victoria Place, Cromarty, IV11 8YE T: 01381 600 323

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Ardclach- Bell Tower Ardclach Bell Tower is an architectural oddity. It is very small – about 4.3m2 overall – and has only two storeys. The ground floor may well have been a prison, judging by its small door and lack of windows.

The floor above, reached by a narrow stone stair, has a fireplace in the north wall, with a square pistol hole on each side. Standing on its own on a hill overlooking a hidden part of the Findhorn Valley. 9mls South of Nairn.

Signposted off the A939 to Grantown on Spey.

T: 01667 460453 Auchindoun Castle, Dufftown Overlooking the River Fiddich and beside the old hill road to Strathdon, the castle’s setting makes for a romantic vision of a medieval Scottish castle.

2 miles south of Dufftown on the A941.

T: 01667 460232

Auld Brig of Keith, Keith This was a packhorse bridge from 1609, located just south of the bridge carrying the A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road over the river.

are carpetted with daffodils for which the castle has become well-known.

There is also a shop, tearoom, picnic area, plant sales and an advernture play park. The grounds are open all year.

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.

Opens Apr - Sept Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Located at Dufftown on the A941, AB55 4DH.

For Castle opening times, vist www.nts.org.uk T: 0844 493 2156

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 everyone’s favourite the Meerkat. This is just a small selection of the animals that can be viewed at the park.

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

Brodie Castle Home to the Brodie family until the late 20th century, it is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.

Off the A96, the castle dates back to the 16th century and inside you will find unusual plaster ceilings, a large art collection, porcelain and fine furniture.

In springtime, the grounds

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.

Cawdor Castle Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for yourself. Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house and the home of the Cawdor family to this day.

The Castle is closed during the winter.

Open May to October.

Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD T: 01667 404401 e: info@cawdorcastle.com Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness The three chambered cairns, each surrounded by a ring of standing stones, form one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Scotland. Several of the stones have carved cupmarks. IV2 5EU

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Things to see and do Craigellachie Bridge A cast iron arch bridge located at Craigellachie, near the village of Aberlour.

It was designed by the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford and built from 1812–1814. The bridge has a single span of approximately 46 metres (151 ft)

Culloden 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.

For more information, there is a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition and much more.

Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU T: 0844 4932159 Duffus Castle Located just north of Elgin, Duffus Castle 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 Elgin Cathedral, or the Lantern of the North as it is also known, is one of Scotland’s most beautiful buildings. Dating back to the thirteenth century the majority of it is now a ruin.

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There are some parts which remain complete. The Chapter House is one, its octagonal ceiling is said to be one of the best in existence. The Chapter House can now used as wedding venue.

Visitors can climb up the spiral staircase to the top of one of the towers, if you are either claustrophobic or afraid of heights,you may wish to think twice before embarking on this journey.

Once at the top the views are stunning. The Cathedral under the stewardship of Historic Scotland, opening times can be found on their website.

Adjacent to the Cathedral is Elgin’s Biblical Garden, a peaceful three acre space which is open from May to September. Admission is free. Planting is around a central cross and includes all one hundred and ten plant species mentioned in the Bible. It also has many life size sculptures depicting a variety of the parables including the Good Shepherd and the Prodigal Son. Elgin Local Heritage Centre Look through old newspapers, browse family records, and discover hidden secrets. Friendly staff are available to help research your family tree.

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

• Tues: 10am - 8pm • Sat: 10am - 12noon Findhorn Heritage Centre and Ice House The Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London. Aspects of the local salmon fishing industry are displayed in these chambers. In the

Centre, you will discover the secrets of the Sands of Findhorn Heritage where the story of Findhorn is told from prehistoric times to the present day. Open 2pm 5pm daily in June, July and August. During May & Sept, open Sat & Sun only.

North Shore, Findhorn, IV36 3YE T: 01309 690659 Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre Opened in 1984, the museum houses a collection of gigs and carriages and an eclectic array of everyday objects showing the way of life and traditions of the north east of Scotland in the 18th & 19th centuries. Opens Easter weekend and closes end of September. Mon: closed, Tues-Fri: 11am4pm, Sat-Sun: 2pm-4pm High Street, Fochabers,IV32 7DU T: 01343 821204

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 T: 01667 460232.

Grant Park Forres House and its grounds were gifted to the town in 1926 by Sir Alexander Grant, a wealthy benefactor of the town. To celebrate its opening, the Australian XI cricket team played a match here.

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town’s library until the 1970s when it burnt down.

The library was rebuilt on the other side of the road and the foundations of the original house were excavated and are now the beautiful sunken gardens.

In the park, there are picnic areas, a bowling club, the cricket pitch, woodlands walks, a children’s play area, public conveniences as well as the floral sculptures that Forres has become so famous for in the Scotland and Britain In Bloom competitions. It is also home to the European Pipe Band Championships in June, the Forres Highland Games in July and the Forres Fireworks display in November.

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

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 T: 01343 820244 Kilravock Castle Located near the village of Croy, between Inverness and Nairn. It has been the seat of the Clan Rose since 1460. The castle is a composite of a 15th-century tower house and several later additions. The original name for the castle was Cill Rathaig; Scottish Gaelic meaning "church at the small circular fort". Castle Gardens are open to the public: Mon-Sat 10am 4pm. This is free and worth visiting.

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Things to see and do Kinloss Abbey, Forres It was the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North.

Kinloss Abbey is 3 miles east of the town of Forres in the county of Moray. At the time the Abbey was built it would have been a heavily wooded area on the edge of an estuary known as Findhorn Bay which out flows into the Moray Firth.

These days the area is very different with the Abbey grounds forming part of the local cemetary. To find the Abbey just follow the signs to Kinloss Barracks from the A96, Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road.

Knockando Woolmill Based in northeast Scotland and has been manufacturing woollen textiles continuously since 1784. It is recognised as a unique part of Scotland’s manufacturing heritage and was awarded significant funding for its restoration. The Woolmill seeks to minimise its impact on the environment throughout its sourcing and manufacturing processes whilst staying true to its heritage and traditions.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RP T: 01340 810345

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Street opposite the postal sorting office. There are steps up to the top of the hill, a steep climb which is rewarded with an excellent view of Elgin and the surrounding area. A raised relief map helps visitors to identify places of interest.

There are also some ruins of Elgin Castle in evidence.

Lecht Mine, Tomintoul Set in the hills at the foot of the Lecht, the iron mine has a rich and interesting history. Originally opened as an iron ore mine in 1730 the mine saw substantial losses and closed only seven years later. The mine was re-opened in 1841 by the Duke of Richmond as a Manganese Mine, and at its peak of activity over 60 men and boys worked the mine and it was, and still is, the largest manganese mine every worked in Scotland.

Sadly competition from imported ore caused the mine to close for a final time after just 5 years of trading. Only the crushing mill building remains, this being very solidly built to carry the water wheel, but spoil heaps and foundations of other buildings can be seen across the burn. The mine can be reached by a short walk from the Well of the Lecht car park.

Ballindalloch, AB37 9ES T: 01479 870070 Little Cross, Elgin The Little Cross stands where the approach to the Cathedral leaves the High Street, Elgin. It was, apparently first erected in 1402 AD and marked the limits of the Cathedral Sanctuary. In its present form it consists of a tall column set on a flight of steps and capped by a sundial dated 1733, during which year the Cross was probably re-built but the copestone with carved figures is from some much

earlier structure. The sundial and top of the column are now in the Museum having been replaced in facsimile in 1941.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Drumnadrochit) Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness.

Using a highly effective mixture of animations, lasers and special effects, visitors can experience the history of the monster by exploring Scotland’s geological past and folklore.

Find out what has been discovered and what research has been done and view some of the actual equipment used to explore and navigate the Loch.

There are also various shopping outlets, the Loch Ness Cafe and plenty of places to explore.

During the summer season, book a boat trip aboard the Deepscan and begin your own adventure of discovery to see what lurks beneath the water.Inverness-shire, IV63 6TU T: 01456 450573

Macbeth's Hillock, Brodie This is the location where Macbeth is reputed to have met the witches. 2.5km from Brodie Castle, lies between an area known as the Hardmuir and the A96 (Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road), about 2.5km south-west of Brodie Castle and 250m east of the Nairn Millbuies Country Park The park offers a scenic woodland walk around around Millbuies Loch which was created by damming several streams to provide angling facilities.

The paths are hard aggregate making it an easy 2 mile walk. Many different species of trees and rhododendrons have been planted around the loch providing an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Try spot badgers, red squirrels, rabbits and if you’re really lucky pine martins. You will see mallards, tufted ducks and moorhens on the water.

The loch is stocked with rainbow trout, boats can be hired for fly fishing. The grassy area near the carpark is great for kids to run around on and also has picnic tables and barbecue points. Millbuies is perfect for an outdoor adventure for every member of the family.

The Mercat Cross, Elgin Commonly known as the Muckle Cross, stood, until circa 1792 AD, on a site just east of St. Giles Kirk. The structure removed at that date seems to have been erected in the reign of Charles I and consisted of a hexagonal platform or raised balcony 12 feet high, from the centre of which rose a tall shaft surmounted by the Scottish Lion. The Lion alone survived, and the present Cross, erected on the old site in 1882, is, in all other respects, a restoration.

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Things to see and do The Mercat Cross, Forres Stands in the centre of the High Street in front of the Tolbooth. It is in the Gothic style of architecture and stands forty feet high.

The Cross is a miniature version of Sir Walter Scott's Monument in Edinburgh.

The present market cross of Forres stands on the site of the former. It was built in 1844. The base of the former cross was left in position and, the new cross was built over it. Nothing of the old cross can now be seen. Three carved stones from the top of the old market cross are preserved in the Falconer Museum, Forres.

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.

T: 01340 820538 / 820380

Nelson Tower, Forres The Nelson Tower was built by the Forres Trafalgar Club in commemoration of Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

The Tower was opened in 1812 and is the most northerly of all Britain’s Nelson monuments.

Visitors may climb to the top of the octagonal tower

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and enjoy spectacular views across the Moray Firth. They can also enjoy the exhibitions of local photographs and Nelson memorabilia shown in the Tower’s two upper rooms.

Open May - Sept, 2pm 4pm, Tues - Sun Pluscarden Abbey Pluscarden Abbey is the home of a community of Benedictine Monks. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose.

Situated six miles southwest of Elgin in Moray, the monastery enjoys the peace and stillness of a secluded glen, but is easily reached by road from the town. The atmosphere of quiet reflection and of work dedicated to the glory of God is the same now as it was in the thirteenth century, when a community of monks first came to this part of Moray. If you visit the Abbey today, you can enjoy not only the beauty of its architecture and its setting but also something of the restful atmosphere of devotion that has so deeply permeated this little corner of Scotland.Pluscarden, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 8UA T: 01343 890257 Rait Castle Located 2.5 miles south of Nairn. Over the centuries, the building was owned by several different families.

Around 1404 or 1405 Sir Alexander Gervaise de Rait is said to have killed the 4th Thane of Cawdor whose son was subsequently given the castle. Less than 40 years later it appeared to have reverted to the Mackintoshes who were also previous owners. It is well worth a visit since, although now in ruins, it is generally in good condition and an excellent example of a 13th century hall-house.

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.

Spynie Palace Set in beautiful countryside two miles North of Elgin off the A941. For five centuries Spynie Palace was home to the Bishops of Moray, in the late 15th century Bishop David commissioned the building of a massive tower house standing over 22m high. The tower is still standing today and is one of the largest tower houses ever built in Scotland.

Spynie Palace is now under the care of Historic

Scotland. Further information can be found on their website. Opening hours Summer 1st April 30th September, daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

St Laurence’s Church, Forres A church has been on this site since medieval times having been commissioned

by Alexander III of Scotland. The original building was famously burned down by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. The impressive building that dominates the town today was opened in 1904. It is a fine example of gothic architecture and whilst the exterior is impressive, the interior has been described as unmissable - well worth a visit.

Open May - Sept Mon - Fri 10am - 12noon, 2pm -4pm. Other times by arrangement T: 01309 672260 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 tallest Pictish stones in the British Isles.

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Things to see and do 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.

It has had to be encased in an armoured glass cover to prevent erosion and damage. At Findhorn Road, Forres. Can be visited all year round.

The Thomson Monument, Forres 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.

The Tolbooth, Forres A govermmental building of some sort has stood on this site since records began but the building you see now 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.

Thunderton House, Elgin Known for Bonnie Prince Charlie staying here on route to Culloden, Thunderton House is a cosy and friendly pub

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serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 9pm. It is also available for backpackers to lodge in.

Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG T: 01343 554920 Tomintoul Museum The highest museum in the Highlands.

April, May, June, Sept & Oct Mon-Sat: 10am- 5pm July and Aug Mon-Sat: 10am- 5pm Sun: 1pm- 5pm The Square, Tomintoul.

During Visitor Season: T: 01807 580285 During winter months: T: 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 T: 01249 449500 Urquhart Castle, Inverness One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart Castle sits on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness. Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands. This is where St Columba is said to have worked miracles in the 6th century, where acts of chivalry and defiance provided inspiration during the Wars of Independence and where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles struggled with the Crown for power.

The visitor centre is fully accessible and there is a photographic guide for those who have mobility issues. Disability buggies

are available on request.

Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ T: 01456 450551 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 3 barrels in which 3 witches were rolled down Cluny Hill and burned.

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Ben Rinnes The mountain is popular with hikers with the sight from the summit that is described as truly amazing.

The mountain is 20 km² in total and is located 8 km southwest of Dufftown. The mountain has one main path and can be easily accessed from the nearby car park. The Friends of Ben Rinnes program has been working on the paths to make it more accessible to the public and to prevent further erosion.

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 ft) and extensively forested apart from the summit cone, the top of Ben Aigan provides magnificent views over Speyside, south to Ben Rinnes and 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.

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.

Carn Daimh from Tomnavoulin (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.

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Things to see and do 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 Elgin Museum Scotland’s oldest independent museum. Free admission but donations are welcome. The collection is housed in a Grade A listed building sited at the East end of the High Street.

The collections include treasures from all around the world but focus on items local to the Moray area. In 2008 the Scottish Government recognised Elgin’s collection of fossils as one of national significance.

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

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Falconer Museum, Forres Founded in 1871, the Falconer Museum is one of the oldest in the district.

The museum houses a wealth of Moray’s heritage and features displays on local history, social history, geology and archaeology.

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, IV36 1PH T: 01309 673701

Just Art, Fochabers An independent gallery showing contemporary work by artists who live and work in Scotland.

64 High Street, Fochabers, IV32 7DH 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

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. T: 01479 872478 Green Hall Gallery 2 Victoria Street, Craigellachie, Aberlour, AB38 9SR T: 01340 871010 Highlanders Museum, Fort George, The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) covers three floors of Fort George’s former Lieutenant Governors’ House. The museum has roughly 20,000 artefacts and an estimated 10,000 documents and photographs. The museum is the largest regimental museum in Scotland, outside of Edinburgh. Tells the stories of the many Highlanders who served in one of the Regiments that were raised from the region.

Summer (7 days) Apr - Sept 9.30am - 5.30pm Winter (7 days) Oct - Mar 10am - 4pm Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD T: 01667 460466

Logie Estate Art Gallery Established in 1992 and has become a well recognised promotor of approachable contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield.

Forres, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611378 Lossie Fisheries & Community Museum The Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum is 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.

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became the first Labour Prime Minister.

Open May - Sept, Mon Sat: 10am - 4:45pm Pitgaveny Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TW T: 01343 813772 Moray Motor Museum, Elgin 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 T: 01343 544933 Nairn Museum Situated in Viewfield House, Nairn Museum offers visitors and locals alike a fascinating insight into the life and times of the town and surrounding area over the centuries. The wide range of permanent displays featuring various aspects of Nairn's history are well laid out and informative and, in addition a huge collection of archive material is available for study. Each year there is also a special programme of visiting exhibitions. Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4:30pm & Sat, 10am - 1pm.

Viewfield Drive, Nairn, IV12 4EE T: 01667 456791 Tomintoul Gallery 82 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9HA T: 01807 580458

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Things to see and do 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 Square, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET, T: 01807 580285 Still Life Picture Framer & Gallery 126 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9NX T:01340 871457

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

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 4BA T: 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 T: 01479 810725

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Nairn Community & Arts Centre The centre provides a wide range of activities for all ages, including regular activities, concerts & films.

King St, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. T: 01667 453 476 Baxters, Fochabers Baxters offers a wide range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is also an on site restaurant.

Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD T: 01343 820393

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 T: 01343 554000

Bow Fiddle Rocks, Portknockie 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.

T: 0844 493 2156 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 The Duck Pond and Rose Garden, Forres At the western end of the High Street this is another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

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Glenlivet Wildlife, Tomnavoulin Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park.

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

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Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop which accommodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food. 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW T: 01309 696940 www.mackenziecruickshank.com Speyside Centre 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 T: 01479 851359 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, oatcakes and cakes can be bought.

Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PD T: 01340 871555

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 and Heritage Centre.

Visit www.logie.co.uk T: 01309 611378 Mackenzie & Cruickshank Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is

WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay Based at the mouth of the River Spey, the centre makes it one of the best places to watch dolphins in the UK. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth of the River Spey. Landbased dolphin watching, historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and shop.

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

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Aberlour, AB38 9PJ T: 01340 881249

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

Balvenie Maltings Dufftown, AB55 4BB T: 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 its sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.

Invererne Road, Forres, IV36 3EB T: 01309 675968 Cardhu Distillery, Knockando Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a women. The malt whisky produced at the Cardhu

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Distillery has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as "silky" and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies.

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RY T: 01479 874635 Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres A producer of single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1899 and 1983.

Means "Black Water Valley" in Gaelic. Its whisky also appeared as a "Dallas Mhor" single malt. The stillhouse was destroyed by a fire in 1939, but rebuilt. Production continued until the distillery closed in 1983; it is now a museum.

IV36 2RR T: 01309 676548

Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin Part of the Malt Whisky Trail, this distillery is situated next to the banks of the River Lossie. Regular 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.

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat (May-Sep): 10am-4:30pm.

Bruceland Road, Elgin, IV30 1YE. T: 01343 550900

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.

T: 01340 820507 Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes On the Malt Whisky Trail with its own Victorian Gardens. Tours available.

Rothes, Aberlour, AB38 7BS T: 01340 832118

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 T: 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 T: 01340 871471

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.

T: 01807 500257 Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty.

The guides have a wealth of knowledge, so let them know if you'd like a tour.

Dufftown, AB55 4DH T: 01340 820373

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 T: 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 T: 01542 783044

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Places to eat RESTAURANTS The 1629 Restaurant / La Caverna 20 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 813743 Akash Tandoori 21 South Street, Elgin IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 544000 Al Bahar 156 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 545000 The Ashvale 11 Moss Street, Elgin IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 552441 Baxters A96 between Mosstodloch & Fochabers, IV32 7LD Tel: 01343 820666 Cadora Chip Shop 181 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 547873 China Town Buffet 222 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 552332 Duffus Inn 1 Hopeman Road, Duffus IV30 5RR Tel: 01343 835222 Emperor Restaurant 7 North College Street, Elgin, IV30 1EL Tel: 01343 551133\ Jimmy Chungs 15 Greyfriars Street, Elgin IV30 1LF Tel: 01343 549966

Northern Fish Restaurant 231 - 239 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DJ Tel: 01343 547002

The Clifton 5 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 812100

Eight Acres Hotel Morriston Road, Elgin IV30 6UL Tel: 01343 543077

The Pancake Place 108 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 542541

The Cooperage 178High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 569203

Laichmoray Hotel, The Maisondieu Road, Elgin IV30 1QR Tel: 01343 540045

Pattaya Thai Restaurant 54 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 551577

Croft Inn Shenval, Glenlivet Ballinadalloch, AB37 9DP 01807 590361

Mansefield House Hotel 2 Mayne Road, Elgin IV30 1NY Tel: 01343 540883

Pizzeria Toscana 20 Thunderton House, Elgin, IV30 1BG Tel: 01343 551066

Dicey’s Bar 185B High Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 540417

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 542320 Scribbles Pizza House 154 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 542835

Downtown USA 199 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DJ Tel: 01343 541008 The Drouthy Cobbler 48 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 553933 The Granary 14-18 Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG Tel:01343 555175

Spice Tandoori 9a Moss Street, Elgin IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 540932

Harbour Inn 59 Granary Street, Burghead , IV30 5UA Tel: 01343 835671

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

Joanna’s Nightclub 189B High St, Town Centre, Elgin, IV30 1DJ Tel: 01343 541008

PUBS & BARS Beach Bar Commerce Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6BW Tel:01343 813164

The Muckle Cross 34 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 559030 Skerry Brae Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth , IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 812040

Lido Restaurant 29 South Street, Elgin IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 556464

Braemou Inn 1 Cooper St, Hopeman, Elgin, IV30 5SD Tel: 01343 830297

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Mezzo @ The Mansefield 2 Mayne Road, Elgin IV30 1NY Tel: 01343 540883

Brewers Fayre 15 Linkwood Way, Elgin IV30 1HY Tel: 01343 550747

Aberlour Hotel 87 High Street Aberlour, AB38 9QB 01340 871287

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Mansion House Hotel & Country Club The Haugh, Elgin IV30 1AW Tel: 01343 548811 The Royal Hotel Station Road, Elgin IV30 1QW Tel: 01343 543474 Station Hotel 36 Harbour Street, Hopeman , IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830258 Stotfield House Hotel Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 812011 Sunninghill Hotel Hay St, Elgin IV30 1NH Tel: 01343 547799 Tenant Arms Hotel Lhanbryde, By Elgin Tel: 01343 842226 Torr House Moss St, Elgin IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 542661

TAKE AWAYS Adolfo's Fish & Chip Bar 58 Glen Moray Drive, Elgin, IV30 6YA Tel: 01343 542904

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Places to eat Baguette Express 4 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 546089 Burger King Ashgrove Road, Elgin IV30 1UU Tel: 01343 544143 CJs Plaice Newmill Rd, Elgin IV30 4AH Tel: 01343 544143

KFC Elgin, IV30 1HZ Tel: 0845 753 2532 Manna Juice 14 Batchen Street, Elgin IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 540544 Masin Chinese Takeaway 3 Springfield Road, Elgin IV30 6BY Tel: 01343 545206

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

Max’s 2 Indian Takeaway 187 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 546993

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

McDonald’s Linkwood Place, Elgin, IV30 1HZ Tel: 01343 556347

Elgin Kebab House 23 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 548000

Mr J Chinese Express 41 High Street, Elgin IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 542055

The Galley Fish & Chip Shop 63 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DS Tel: 01343 812007 Gemma’s Lunchbox 10 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin, IV30 1BP Tel: 01343 549896 Golden Sea Chinese Newmill Road, Elgin IV30 4AH Tel: 01343 551883 Good Year 33 North Street, Elgin IV30 4EE Tel: 01343 541980 Happy City Main Street, New Elgin IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 549693 Highland Baked Potatoes 11 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin IV30 1BP Tel: 01343 552448 The Piece Box Sandwich Bar 64 Glen Moray Drive, Elgin IV30 6YA Tel: 01343 551532

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Natural Spice 187c High Street, Elgin IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 540800 New Elgin Chip Shop 10a, Smith St, New Elgin, Elgin, IV30 6BJ Tel: 01343 545674 New Hopeman Chinese Takeaway 53 Harbour Street, Hopeman IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830167 Pino Pizza - Elgin North Street, Elgin IV30 1UA Tel: 01343 Pino Pizza - Lossiemouth 16 Queen Street, Lossiemouth IV31 6PJ Tel: 01343 810000 Polish Deli 9 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 552454

Proper Pasty Co. St. Gile’s Centre, Elgin, IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 547106

Christie’s Deli Thornhill Rd, Elgin IV30 6GR Tel: 01343 552223

Yasmin Indian Takeaway 47 High Street, Elgin IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 552266

Cobbs Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, IV30 1HS

Subway St Giles Centre, Elgin IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 559358 Zaika Tandoori 17 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS, Tel: 01343 555000

CAFES & COFFEE BARS Allarburn Farm Shop Edgar Road, Elgin, IV30 6XQ Tel: 01343 546484 Ashers Cafe St. Giles Centre, Elgin, IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 552833 Bean & Gone 104 South St, Elgin, IV30 1JB Tel: 01343 547510 Beaver Travel 2-6 South St, Elgin, IV30 1LE Tel: 01343 548844 Bijou Coffee Shop 6-10 Batchen St, Elgin IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 542385

Costa Coffee 66-68 High St, Elgin, IV30 1BJ Tel: 01343 548648 Costa Coffee Springfield Retail Park, Elgin IV30 6WQ Tel: 01343 550974 The Decora Cafe Decora, The Lossiebanks Mills, Bridge Street, Elgin, IV30 4DE Tel: 01343 542218 Failte Café 33 Batchen Street, Elgin IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 545152 Harbour Lights 5 Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth IV31 6TW Tel: 01343 814622 Hopeman Village Tea Rooms & Takeaway 25 Harbour Street, Hopeman, Elgin, IV30 5SJ Tel: 01343 831508 Johnstons Of Elgin Mill & Coffee Shop Newmill, Elgin IV30 4AF Tel: 01343 554099

The Bothy 16 Grant Street, Burghead IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 830006

Miriam's Tearooms 15-16 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin, IV30 1BP Tel: 01343 552660

Café Ecosse 159 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DS Tel: 01343 546844

Starbucks Coffee Co. 143 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DS Tel: 01343 547957

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Clubs and Societies

ClubsHeadline and Societies 4TH ELGIN COMPANY, THE BOYS’ BRIGADE Every Monday 6pm - 7:30pm for ages 5-10 and 7pm - 9:30pm for ages 11 upwards at the Elgin High Church hall. For info email fourthelginbb@hotmail.co.uk or find us on facebook - ‘Fourth Elgin’ 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.

BUCCANEER THEATRE CLUB Club nights are Monday, 7pm at RAF Lossiemouth. New members interested in both on-stage and back-stage activities welcome. For more info call Chris on 07789 552968 or Ally on 07887 513915.

CEROC DANCING IN ELGIN Mondays, 7:30pm - 10:30pm at Eight Acres Hotel, Sherwood Suite. Resembles dance styles of Jive, Ballroom, Tango & Salsa. Beginners welcome. www.cerocscotland.com

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

BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes 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.

BELLES ON BIKES Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm. Various meeting points across Moray. Leisurely-paced ladies cycling club allowing ladies to get out on their bike, explore the local area and meet new people.

Beginners and improvers welcome! See Facebook for details.

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.

BISHOPMILL LADIES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Wednesdays, 7pm in Bishopmill Hall. New members most welcome. For more information call 01343 541602

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 ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Drama productions for Elgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical experiences for interested adults and young people at Kingsmills Studio. Visit www.elgindrama.co.uk for info.

ELGIN BOWLING CLUB Daily 10am to dusk from April Sept. All ages and abilities. Contact Douglas Sinclair 540165

CHEST HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND Meets fortnightly on Fridays from 10am - 12 noon at the Moray Resource Centre, Elgin.

A new community stroke group to provide the opportunity for those who have had a stroke and their carers to meet up for lively company and activities that aid recovery. To attend or to volunteer please contact Caroline Peter 07918 674481 DALLAS INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Wednesday & Sunday evenings, 7:15pm - 9:30pm in the Hall.

New and old members most welcome. For more details call Whitey Fraser on 01343 890301

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 COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1pm - 2:30pm, Elgin Community Centre. 15th Sept - April. Warm welcome to all. For info contact 01343 545579

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. Call 07789 715380 see the Facebook page or www.earthtime.co.uk

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ELGIN FLOWER CLUB Meets monthly at Elgin High Church Hall to enjoy the art of flower arranging. Call Mrs Frances Reddy on 01343 813397 or reception@lossiehouse.com ELGIN HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Sunday 11am (Winter) Mondays 7:30pm (Summer) Sociable group with runners of all abilities visiting all corners of Moray and beyond. To find out more and where we'll be next week Google elginhashhouseharriers calendar.

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

DALLAS PARENT & TODDLERS Every Monday, 2pm - 4pm at Dallas Hall. Come join us for a cuppa & play. Contact Susan 01343 890439 / Emma 01343 890479 or find us on Facebook.

DIABETES UK MORAY Meetings throughout Moray at varied times. Support for people with diabetes and their carers.

Call 01343 860671 for info or visit www.moray.diabetesukgroup.org

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 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 INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Meets Mondays 6.30pm to 9.45pm and Wednesdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm. Contact James Junor 546069 or email jamesjunor@btinternet.com 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

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Clubs and Societies 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 MUSICAL THEATRE COMMITTEE Meet Tuesdays at 7:30pm in St. Sylvester's Hall, Elgin. To rehearse for the Spring Musical.

For more information visit www.elginmusicaltheatre.co.uk or email Audrey at ronald@dalavinchi.plus.com ELGIN OVER 60S LUNCH CLUB Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12pm - 1pm at Elgin Community Centre. 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 call Nicky on 01343 543736 or email nicky.nash@moray.gov.uk

ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUB Meet every Monday for a game of scrabble, Elgin Community Centre. All ages and levels welcome. Call Margaret Armstrong on 01343 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 ROUND TABLE 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Sept - Jun, 7pm, Royal Hotel, Elgin. Contact Dominic Young 548167 or email dominicyoung31@aol.com ELGIN SAMARITANS Good Listener? Spare Time?

Perhaps you have what it takes to be a Sam? Comprehensive training locally means you could soon be helping others. Call 01343 543000 or email elgin@samaritans.org

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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. To help call 0845 371 7771 or email volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk

ELGIN SPEAKERS CLUB Meet fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Elgin High School.

Provides a meeting place where members can support one another to learn and develop the basics of speaking in public. All welcome. See the Facebook.

ELGIN WRITERS GROUP Meets Wednesdays, fortnightly, Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Elgin Library. Write poetry, fiction and history and listen to speakers. New members welcome. For more info visit www.elgin-writers.moonfruit.com

ELGIN ROTARY CLUB Thursdays, 12:15pm for 12:45pm at Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. Working with the community for the benefit of the community. Contact Margaret Stenton, Secretary 01343 551036

GARMOUTH & KINGSTON ART GROUP Alternate Thursdays from 2pm 4pm in Garmouth Hall. New members welcome. Contact Trish Bingham on 01343 870267 for more details.

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.

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.

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.

HELGIN ROLLER DERBY Sundays, 4pm - 6pm in Bishopmill Hall, Elgin. Learn to roller skate with the newly formed Elgin Roller Derby Team and find out about how you can get involved! Beginners welcome.

Open to males and females 18+ Find us on Facebook for more details.

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 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 01343 550264 INVERNESS FIELD ARCHERY CLUB Available to interested parties wishing to take up archery and are located in Nairn, Forres, Elgin and all surrounding areas.

Contact Secretary, Gerry Parks on 01667 462219 (evenings) or 07801 593 637. Visit invernessfieldarcheryclub.webeden.co.uk JOG SCOTLAND ELGIN Thursdays, 6pm at Elgin Library during winter months and Cricket Pavilion during summer months. Beginners to advanced joggers welcome. New members please arrive at 5:45pm.

For details email jselgin@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk KITE SURFING The vast sandy beaches in the Highlands of Scotland provide a perfect platform for year round activity. Ongoing at Ardersier, Nairn, Findhorn, Lossie and Burghead. The Scottish Power Kite Assoc covers all good kite surfing spots. Visit the website www.spka.org/activities LGBT MORAY 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin. 18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday at 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Well attended group with mixed ages.

For more details visit www.lgbtmoray.co.uk, email lgbtmoray@gmail.com or call 07598 418638 LGBT MORAY YOUTH Social networking group online on Facebook at 'LGBT Moray Youth' or contact Katie Quartly at lgbtmorayyouth@gmail.com.

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The Osprey Fishing School AVIELOCHAN, 3 MILES NORTH OF AVIEMORE For over 40 years Jim Cornfoot has provided his clients with excellent proficiency in Fly Fishing tuition for Trout and Salmon, including the world famous Spey cast.

Together with his extensive knowledge of the Cairngorm National Park's flora and fauna the school provides a unique experience for young and old alike.

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Clubs and Societies 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 813328 email alanlfcsec@aol.com

LADS 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

LOSSIEMOUTH GIRL GUIDING Rainbows for ages 5-7, Brownies for ages 7-10 Guides for age 10+. An exciting programme with challenges and opportunities for personal development.

To register your interest please www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus 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.lossiemouthrna.org

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. Call Jeff Hyland 545360 or email jeff.hyland@virgin.net LOSSIE SURF & LIFESAVING CLUB Meets Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm at the Moray Firth Watersports Association, West Beach. All equipment is provided. Visit www.facebook.com/Lossiemout hSurfLifesavingClub or email Steve: info@h2otraining.co.uk

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 wheels galore100@googlemail.com MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Ramnee Hotel, Forres. Friendship through flowers. Demonstration exhibits raffled. New members welcome. Further details contact Chrissie on 01309 673431 or Jean on 673552

MEDIATION FOR BEGINNERS Last Thursday every month from 6pm - 7pm at the Elgin Youth Cafe annexe, the Inkwell. £5 / £3 unemployeed. Easy, short techniques to help you relax. For details and to book a place call Ann on 07824 659714 or email meditationmoray@hotmail.com

LOSSIEMOUTH BOWLING CLUB St Gerardine’s Road, Lossie.

Call 813766 for more information

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MAKING NEW FRIENDS CLUB (MNFC) Every Thurdsay 10am -12pm, Lower level, St. Giles Centre, Elgin - opposite Subway. A new group for people to meet up to exchange experiences, make new friends, have a chat and a cup of coffee. For more info call or text Trina on 07715 554020 leave a message if no answer or dance_steps2006@yahoo.com

LOSSIEMOUTH SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON CLUB Meet Tues & Thurs at the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth. All over 60s welcome to join us for a two course meal & chat. Drivers & Clippies required for both days too. Contact Abbie Riddell (President) or Sylvia Riddell (Secretary) on 01343 814062

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 CRUISING CLUB Active club with full programme of races & musters. Crews always required. Contact Sally Skalke or John Jones on 07840 198871, visit www.lossiecc.co.uk or sallyskalke@tiscali.co.uk

MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT A support group which provides both practical and emotional support for anyone, of any age, affected by Cancer within Moray.

New members welcome. For more details call our Help Line on 07516 21915, e-mail us on : info@macsuk.org or visit us at www.macsuk.org or Facebook.

MILTONDUFF MINIS TODDLER GROUP Tues & Thurs 10am - 11:30am at Miltonduff Hall. Toys, games and activities for 0-3 years. Contact Lorne on 07968 476988 or email juliegoodfellow@live.co.uk

MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC033561 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

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

Social ride out’s, fundraisers and more. Call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 or visit www.moraycoastmcc.org.uk MORAY COELIAC GROUP Meet 1st Saturday of the month (except Jan & Feb), 10:30am in the cafe at Baxters, Fochabers.

Get together for newly diagnosed and existing members to network, ask questions, share recipes and ideas / information.

'Coffee, Cake and Catch up' sessions. All welcome. For further info email Kirsteen.pyett@btinternet.co.uk

MORAY FIRTH LADIES CURLING CLUB Tuesdays, 10am - 12noon from September to March. Call Ann Munro on 01309 690332.

MORAY FLYING CLUB 7 days a week. Also offering courses for people to become leisure pilots, all the way up to professional ratings. Kinloss barracks, IV36 3UH. For details please call 01309 617361 and visit www.morayflyingclub.com

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 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

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 Irena Paterson, chairperson on 01343 545663 or 013435 46968 irenaandneil@btinternet.com

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 ROCK GARDEN GROUP Last Friday every month, 7:30pm New Elgin Hall annexe.

Contact Hazel Robson 01340 871227 New members welcome

MORAY GAELIC GROUP Mondays, 7pm - 9pm in Room C010, Moray College. Additional sessions on Monday & Thursday from 12pm - 1pm in the Beechtree Restaurant, Moray College, Elgin. Thursdays, 12pm - 1pm in the Forres Community Centre café. All abilities welcome. Sessions £1 and membership is £5 per year. moray gaelicgroup.moray@uhi.ac.uk www.facebook.com/moraygaelic 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 JUNIOR CURLING CLUB Meets Wednesday, 5pm at the Ice Rink at Moray Leisure Centre during term time from Sept Mar. Call Sandra MacIver on 01309 673855 or 07817106662 MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Contact Norman Dusty Millar tel: 01343 830928 or see our website www.moraymrg.org.uk

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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 RUGBY CLUB In addition to a senior squad, Moray RFC have a thriving youth section catering for age groups from P1 to under 18.

Senior pre season training Tues and Thurs, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Morriston Playing Fields. For more info visit www.morayrfc.co.uk MORAY SANDS 3rd Wednesday every month, 7:30pm at The Ugie House Hotel. Self-help support group, run by bereaved parents for be

bereaved parents and their families. Informal and confidential.

No cost. For more details call or text Beck on 07549 684986 or Karen on 07971 834133 or email moraysands@hotmail.co.uk 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 THRESHOLD SINGERS Women's choir offers to sing to people who are seriously ill and those approaching the end of life, in their own home, care home or hospital to bring comfort and ease. To request this service or to join call Chloe Greenwood on 07769 796672 www.thresholdchoir.org/moray MORAY TREFOIL GUILD Sundays, 2.30pm, Sept - April at Moray Resource Centre. Former members of the Guide movement and anyone intrested in guiding very welcome. Call Mrs Lilian Milne on 01343 549108 MORAY WHEELCHAIR CURLING CLUB Monday & Wednesday, 2 - 4pm Sept - March at Moray Leisure Centre.

MOTHERS’ UNION Every 3rd Wednesday, Holy Trinity Church, Elgin, 2pm. Attached to the Anglican Church. Variety of speakers etc. Men welcome, meetings open to all. Call Catherine Green on 552794 or Lynne Taylor 835861

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Clubs and Societies NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST Meetings and outings in Forres & Elgin area. Antenatal classes & breastfeeding support. Email: nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk

impact on you and the rest of your family? Call 01343 555031 Anonymity if required PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP ELGIN AND DISTRICT 2nd Monday of the month, 7:30pm in St Sylvester's Church Hall, Institution Road, Elgin.

From Sept - May. Sharing information, support, hints and tips, fun, friendship and food. Call Gillian Gibson (Secretary) on 541056. www.parkinsons.org.uk elginanddistrictpsg@gmail.com

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

QUARRIERS CARER SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY Practical and emotional support for unpaid Carers of Moray. If you could use some help or just want to find out more about what we do, call 01343 556031

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETIES (MORAY, BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am, Sherwood Suite, Eight Acres Hotel. Lectures on a variety of arts related subjects are delivered by experts from across the UK. New members always welcome. Contact Jennifer Kerr on 01343 835258 or www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk

RIVERSIDE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Wed 10am - 3pm, Community Centre, Elgin. Hand & machine knitting encouragement and support. Call Tricia Furr 870429

SPEY VALLEY CAGED BIRD SOCIETY 1st Tues each month, 7.30pm, Gordon Arms Hotel, Fochabers.

Call J.Munro 01343 870586

NETMUMS GROUP ELGIN AREA Being a mum can be very isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Come along and see what we are all about. Visit www.netmums.com for details of a local venue, contact Claire Brenton on 07989 135607 or email claireymac1@aol.com NEW ELGIN LADIES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Thursdays, 7pm, Sept - March inclusive (excluding away match dates), New Elgin Hall. Contact Susan Grant 541867 NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Every 2nd Wednesday, 2pm, Bishopmill Hall, Elgin. Contact Mrs Val Thatcher on 01343 823919 for more details.

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SPEY RUNNERS Official club night on Thursdays, 6:20pm for running at 6:30pm meeting at Milne's High School, Fochabers. A small and friendly club. All levels catered for. Also meet on Tuesday nights for efforts sessions at the Pavillion, East Street, Fochabers.

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.

RTR ASSOCIATION (MORAY FIRTH BRANCH) Meet monthly & arrange dinners and outings for ex-RTR personnel. Contact Peter on 01542 841740 or Clive on 01542 841529 for more info.

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. Come and join our club. Call Maureen Walker on 01343 548941

ST SYLVESTER’S TODDLER GROUP Mondays 1pm - 3pm at St. Sylvester’s Church, Institution Road, Elgin. Friendly group, all welcome. £1 donation for tea/coffee/snack. Contact Tammy at tlfm@btinternet.com

THE LUNCH CLUB Every Tuesday, coffee 11am 12pm & lunch 12pm - 1:30pm in the Williamson Hall, St. Giles’ & St. Columba’s South Church. A place to meet, eat & chat.

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 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 URQUHART BABY & TODDLER GROUP Meets every Monday during school term 9:30am - 11am at Urquhart Village Hall. Contact the treasurer: 01343 843395.

THIRD SECTOR INTERFACE MORAY (TSI MORAY) Encourages and supports voluntary activity, assist local groups and identify needs which require development. Contact 01343 541713 WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year onSaturday 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

THE FRIENDS OF THE BIBLICAL GARDEN Wednesdays 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.

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Medical & Health Information ACUPUNCTURE Braelossie Acupuncture Clinic 6 Braelossie Place, Elgin, IV30 1SD Tel: 01343 544002 DOCTORS Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin, Moray, IV30 1SN. Tel: 0845 456 6000 Elgin Community Surgery Highfield House, Northfield Terrace, Elgin, IV30 1XJ Tel: 01343 542234 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm

DENTISTS Apex Dental Studio 40-42 Moss Street, Elgin, IV30 1LT Tel: 01343 556606 Bishopmill Dental Centre 91-93 Lossiemouth Rd, Elgin, IV30 4LJ Tel: 0844 5769607 Glassgreen Dental Practice The Glassgreen Centre, 2 Thornhill Drive, Elgin, IV30 6GQ Tel: 01343 553131

Duncan & Todd 138-140 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 549522 Adamson 208 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 547366 McLachlan & Dawson Opticians 25 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV36 1BS Tel: 01343 548826 PHARMACIES

Laich Dental Practice Muirton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TU Tel: 01343 816316

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Lossie Dental Practice 2 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 208088

Boots The Chemist 110-112 High Street, Town Centre, Elgin, IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 543311

Smiles Dental - Elgin 15-17 South St, Elgin, Moray IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 541164

Boots The Chemist Southfield Medical Practice, Thornhill Rd, Elgin, IV30 6DX Tel: 01343 542186

South Street Dental Practice 16 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1LE Tel: 01343 542729

G.F Duthie Pharmacy 18 Grant Street, Elgin, IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 835370

Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead 18a Grant Street, Burghead, IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 835780 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-12pm Closed on weekends

Spynie Dental Centre Duffus Road, Elgin, IV30 5PW Tel: 01343 556654

G.F Duthie Pharmacy 26 Harbour Street, Hopeman, IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830249

Trinity Dental Practice 6 Trinity Place, Elgin, IV30 1UL Tel: 01343 542697

Lhanbryde Pharmacy 32 St Andrews Road, Lhanbryde, IV30 8NZ Tel: 01343 842531

Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman Harbour Street, Hopeman, IV30 5SJ Tel: 01343 830269 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 2pm-5:30pm Closed on weekends

West End Dental Practice Doctor Grays Hospital, Elgin, IV30 1SN Tel: 01343 567 891

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

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NURSING HOMES Anderson’s Care Home 2 Institution Road, Elgin, IV30 1RP Tel: 01343 542281

Lloyds Pharmacy 48 High St Elgin, IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 547065 Lloyds Pharmacy 176 High St, Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 542571

PODIATRISTS/ CHIROPODISTS Elgin Physiotherapy & Mckerrow Podiatry 28 Institution,Road, Elgin, IV30 1QT Tel: 01343 549028 Footworks Chiropody 6a Academy Street, Elgin, IV30 1LJ Tel: 01343 546384 Moray Foot Clinic 4 Bridge Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 4DE tel: 07545449036 PHYSIOTHERAPY Elgin Chartered Physiotherapy Centre 28 Institution,Road, Elgin, IV30 1QT Tel: 01343 559700 Lynda Anderson Chartered Physiotherapist Elgin Tel: 07733 946698 Physiotherapy Pilates Tel: 01343 550737 POOL AND FITNESS Moray Leisure Centre Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP Tel: 01343 550033 Lossiemouth Sports and Community Centre Lossiemouth High School, Coulardbank Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JW Tel: 01343 815299 VETS Miller and Swann 123 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JB Tel: 01343 542255

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Lloyds Pharmacy 23a Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 812818

Moray Coast Vets, Lossiemouth 68 Queen Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PT Tel: 01343 815335

Specsavers Opticians Elgin 96-98 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BJ Tel : 01343 552204

Lossiemouth Pharmacy 34 Queen Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PJ Tel: 01343 813095

Wards Veterinary Centre New Elgin Rd, Elgin, IV30 6BA Tel: 01343 544811

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Elgin Community Church Sunday morning service 10.30am. Evening fellowship and youth group 6pm. Tel: 01343 546654 Elgin High Church Sunday service 11am.

Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker: 01542 832662 Holy Trinity Elgin Sundays 8am: Holy Communion. 11am: family Eucharist. 6.30pm: evening service. Tel: 01343 547505

Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm with free refreshments: Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts and the homeless.

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Elgin Baptist Church Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, preSunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class.

Evenings 6pm. Youth fellowship 7.30pm.

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Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Sunday club 9.30am (September to May).

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St Giles and St Columba’s South Elgin Sunday services 10:30am in January, March, May, July, September, and November in St Giles’ Church, High Street, Elgin.

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St Margaret’s Church Lossiemouth Sunday 9.30am: family Eucharist . Thursdays 10am: Holy Communion.

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Trades Headline List BUILDERS 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 Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ D & S BUILDERS Tel: 01343 546149 7 Ben Rinnes Walk, Elgin, IV30 6YX DENNIS THOMSON Tel: 01343 812982 26 Kinneddar Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6AT GEORGE INNES Tel: 01343 542104 6 Diagonal Road, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 6AH J WOOD Tel: 01343 812970 1 Chapel Lane, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DT 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 ROBERTSON GROUP LTD Tel: 01343 548621 10 Perimeter Road, Elgin, IV30 6AE

ALLAN CORMACK JOINERS Tel: 01343 559327 Unit 5, Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ AW JOINERY Tel: 01343 556131 / 07882 627444 West Road, Elgin, IV30 1SA BRUCE COLWELL Tel: 01343 850657 Lea Rig, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8XE

RUSSELL CONSTRUCTION MORAY LTD Tel: 01343 549759 Moy Croft Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ

DK JOINERY Tel: 01343 569415 23 Glenlossie Drive, Elgin, IV30 6YH

SIROCCO BUILDING SERVICES LTD Tel: 01343 548700 21 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS

D.S TAYLOR CAPRENTERS & JOINERS Tel: 01343 569401 27 Deanshaugh Road, Elgin, IV30 4HU

SPRINGFIELD PROPERTIES Tel: 01343 552550 Alexander Fleming House, 8 Southfield Drive, Elgin, IV30 6GR

DARROCH & ALLAN JOINERS & BUILDERS LTD Tel: 01343 542982 3 Diagonal Road, Elgin, IV30 6AH

STEVE COX BUILDING CONTRACTORS Tel: 01343 540400 2 Rose Place, Elgin, IV30 1NP STUART CAMPBELL (BUILDERS) LTD Tel: 01343 820051 2 Findlay Road, Mosstodloch, Fochabers, IV32 7JR TULLOCH OF CUMMINGSTON LTD Tel: 01343 835622 Tulloch House, Forsyth 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

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DAVID STEWART JOINER 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, 9North 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 FORTEATH & SINCLAIR Tel: 01343 542885 The Wards, Elgin, IV30 6AA

G NICOL Tel: 01343 890201 Drumoak, Main Street, Dallas, IV36 2SA G STEWART JOINERY Tel: 07968 209837 16 Main Road, Alves, Elgin, IV30 8UR GORDON MCDONALD Tel: 01343 835731 83 Grant Street, Burghead, Elgin, IV30 5TX GRANT & MCPHERSON Tel: 01343 547887 3 Main Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BQ GREENBRAE LTD Tel: 01309 641664 Greenbrae Steading, Hopeman, IV30 5XZ HEATHER JARVIS JOINERY Tel: 07919 404335 3 Cromarty View, Burghead, IV30 5HB J & J JOINERS Tel: 01343 830035 Seapark, Hopeman, IV30 5RY JAMES CANTLIE JOINERS Tel: 01343 842447 Sunnyside Cottage, Main Street, Urquhart, Elgin, IV30 8LG JOHN LAW SMITH JOINERS Tel: 01343 543044 5 St Andrews Square, Elgin, IV30 6HX MARK HENDERSON CARPENTER & JOINER Tel: 01343 860463 Brackenbrae, Wardend, Birnie, Elgin, IV30 8RW MJM JOINERY Tel: 01343 860209 Newfield, Glen Elgin, Longmorn, Elgin, IV30 8SL MORAY JOINERY LTD Tel: 01343 550327 Forbes Lodge, Wester Manbeen, Elgin, IV30 8TN

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STEWART LYONS Tel: 01343 835131 1 Young Street, Burghead, IV30 5UB

PAUL STEPHEN JOINERY Tel: 07976 873995 18 Fairfield Avenue, Elgin, IV30 6BB PETER HAY STEWART JOINERY Tel: 01343 542650 8 Forteath Avenue, Elgin, IV30 1TF R.E DUNCAN Tel: 01343 552750 Bonnymuir House, Miltonduff, Elgin, IV30 8WL

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R J HARROLD Tel: 01343 545996 Ashlea, Linkwood Road, Elgin, IV30 6DJ

1ST CHOICE DOORS LTD Tel: 01343 540181 49 Bailies Drive, Elgin, IV30 6JW

RR JOINERS Tel: 07906 973641 13 Victoria Crescent, Elgin, IV30 1RF

ACCORDION WINDOWS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS LTD Tel: 01343 549898 Culbard House, 22 Culbard Street, Elgin, IV30 1JT

RICHARD JOHNSTONE Tel: 01343 843198 19 Schoolbrae, Lhanbryde, IV30 8QG ROBIN GREEN Tel: 01343 551943 13 Waterside Street, Elgin, IV30 4LU SCOTIA PRESERVATION LTD Tel: 01343 611112 The Annexe, 30 East High Street, Elgin, IV30 4EJ SPENCE & GRANT LTD Tel: 01343 541716 New Elgin Road, Elgin, IV30 6BA

GARDEN RENOVATORS Tel: 01343 547172 24 Calcots Crescent, Elgin, IV30 6GL

DAVID NEISH ELECTRICAL Tel: 01343 842995 89 Robertson Road, Lhanbryde,IV30 8JQ

K & D SERVICES Tel: 01343 860344 1 Hallowood Road, Elgin, IV30 8NP

G & A BARNIE BUILDING SERVICES LTD Tel: 01343 542999 Unit 21, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XY

LE JARDIN Tel: 01343 542880 Tree Trunks, Findrassie, Elgin, IV30 5PP

GM APPLIANCE CARE Tel: 01343 551392 Devon View, Lochiepots Road, Miltonduff, Elgin, IV30 8TG IAN STEPHEN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Tel: 01343 548252 16 Beechfield Road, Elgin, IV30 6RT JOE STEWART Tel: 01343 812712 52 Inchbroom Avenue, Lossiemouth, IV31 6HJ

ALI PATERSON LTD Tel: 01343 842752 10 Baxter Place, Lhanbryde, IV30 8QE

MARK DEACON ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Tel: 01343 545914 Brenmar, 28 High School Drive, Elgin, IV30 6UE

GRAMPIAN GLASS & GLAZING Tel: 01343 545315 Unit 11, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XY

MCDONALD & MUNRO LTD Tel: 01343 545837 4 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XZ

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PETER FALCONER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Tel: 01343 544110 11 Roseisle Drive, Elgin, IV30 4NT

A GRANT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Tel: 01343 842773 6 The Dominies, Lhanbryde, IV30 8QZ

STEPHEN LEGGAT Tel: 01343 830017 Parkview, St. Aethans Road, Burghead, IV30 5YR

CAMPBELL & MCHARDY LTD Tel: 01343 543516 Unit 12, Linkwood Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XS

STEVE COX BUILDING CONTRACTORS Tel: 01343 540400 2 Rose Place, Elgin, IV30 1NP

CRAIG ROBERTSON Tel: 07887 582586 30 Springfield Gardens, Elgin, IV30 6XX

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STUART WALKER ELECTRICAL SERVICES Tel: 01343 548070 10 Manitoba Place, Elgin, IV30 6TB GARDENING / FENCING COLIN PETRIE Tel: 07778 004627 41 Glenlossie Drive, Elgin, IV30 6YH

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 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 HANDIYWORKS Tel: 01343 810916 / 07925 539440 10 Shackleton Place, Lossiemouth, IV31 6SU

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JIM COLLIE LTD Tel: 01343 548604 23 Balmoral Terrace, Elgin, IV30 4JH JOE FINDLAY Tel: 01343 552121 16 Smith Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BJ

DAVID CUMMING & SON Tel: 01343 835900 Torridon, Burghead Elgin, IV30 5GB

MIKE GEORGE Tel: 01343 549063 19 Chanonry Road, Elgin, IV30 1XH

DAVID GERMAN PLUMBING SERVICES Tel: 01343 811039 12 Branderburgh Quay, Lossiemouth, IV31 6BF

MORRIS MANN DECORATORS Tel: 01343 540814 Unit 35, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XY

DONALD CLARKE PAINTERS & DECORATORS Tel: 01343 842487 Law View, Lochhills, Elgin, IV30 8LS

PAUL GRANT PAINTERS & DECORATORS Tel: 01343 547994 34 Beechfield Road, Elgin, IV30 6RT

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K RUSSELL Tel: 01343 546518 1 Hebenton Road, Elgin, IV30 4EP

DENNIS TOUGH PAINTERS & DECORATORS Tel: 01309 671815 1 Saint Caithness Court, Forres, IV36 1ZN

J.S MCCOOK Tel: 01343 543302 Enfield, Lossiemouth Road, Elgin, IV30 4LF

WA BRANDER & SON Tel: 01343 544713 11 Wardend Place, Elgin, IV30 6YP

CHRISTIES HEATING & PLUMBING 5 Bracany Park, Fogwatt, IV30 8FJ Tel 01343 862832

MIKE WILSON PAINTING CONTRACTORS LTD Tel: 01343 541696 27 High School Drive, Elgin, IV30 6UE

IAN J WILSON Tel: 01343 547727 2 Perimeter Spur, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 6AQ

BRUCE PLUMBING & HEATING Tel: 01343 543604 7 Seafield Crescent, Elgin, IV30 1RE

JOHNNY WALKER PAINTER & DECORATOR Tel: 01343 842954 3 Cranmoss Court, Lhanbryde, Elgin, IV30 8HL

ALLAN SMITH Tel: 01343 546668 57 Reid Street, Elgin, IV30 4HH

EDDIE CANTER Tel: 01343 544819 22 Calcots Crescent, Elgin, IV30 6GL

T. MONE PAINTERS & DECORATORS Tel: 01343 540064 16 Braemorriston Road, Elgin, IV30 4DL

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

PLASTERERS A A WHYTE Tel: 01343 842608 5 Cranmoss Court, Lhanbryde, 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 PLUMBERS

GARMOUTH PLUMBING Tel: 01343 870341 Craigower, Northfield Place, Garmouth, Fochabers, IV32 7NF HILLHEAD DEVELOPMENTS LTD Tel: 07917 104450 Hillhead of Westerton, Fochabers, IV32 7QA MICHAEL BAXTER Tel: 01343 542943 Lauren Villa, 2 Newfield Place, Elgin, IV30 4DD

ACE PLUMBING & HEATING Tel: 01343 860677 Birkenhill House, Elgin, IV30 8SB

MIKE O'DRISCOLL BUILDERS, PLUMBING & CENTRAL HEATING Tel: 01343 830020 / 07885 796216 67 Granary Street, Burghead, Elgin, IV30 5UA

ALAN TURNER PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES Tel: 01343 556387 27-29 Main Street, New Elgin, IV30 6BH

MORAY PLUMBING Tel: 01343 556668 11 Birnie Road, Elgin, IV30 6JA

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Elgin Area School Holiday Dates - (Moray Council Schools) for 2014/2015 (all dates inclusive)

Autumn Term Ends

Spring Holiday Ends

Fri 10th Apr 2015

Autumn Holiday Starts

Summer Term Starts

Mon 13th Apr 2015

Occasional Day Lossiemouth

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Headline Schools PRE-SCHOOLS Ark Childcare Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8UW Tel: 01343 551664

Bishopmill Pre-School Centre

Magic Roundabout Childcare Centre Thornhill Road, Elgin, IV30 6DY Tel: 01343 551188

Miltonduff Playgroup Miltonduff Village Hall, Miltonduff, Elgin, IV30 8TG Tel: 078169 35451

(Bishopmill Primary Grounds) Morriston Road, Bishopmill, Elgin, IV30 4DY, Tel: 01343 543903

Moray Leisure Centre Childcare

Double Decker Playgroup (Partner Centre)

Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP Tel: 01343 541677

Duffus Hall, St. Peters Road, Duffus, Elgin, IV30 5QL Tel: 07985 513183

Elgin Community Centre Playgroup Elgin Community Centre, Trinity Road, Elgin, IV30 1UE, Tel: 01343 543736

Funshine Pre School Centre Hive, Myreside Circle, Bishopmill, Elgin, IV30 4PR Tel: 01343 552067

Hythehill Pre-School Nursery Hythehill Primary School, St. Margaret's Crescent, Lossiemouth, IV31 6RF Tel: 01343 812014

Jack 'n' Jill Pre-School Centre Kinder House, 22 Ward End Place, New Elgin, Elgin, IV30 6YP Tel: 01343 552005

Lhanbryde Pre-School Playgroup Lhanbryde Primary School, Garmouth Road, Lhanbryde, Elgin, IV30 8PD Tel: 01343 842649

Lilliput Play N Learn Centre 16 Main Street, New Elgin, Elgin, IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 546006

Rosebrae School And Nursery Rosebrae School, Spynie, Elgin, IV30 4XT Tel: 01343 544841

Seafield Primary School Nursery Seafield Primary School, Deanshaugh Terrace, Bishopmill, Elgin, IV30 4ES Tel: 01343 547792

St. Gerardine's Pre-School Nursery St. Gerardine's Primary School, St. Gerardine's Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JX Tel: 01343 812251

St Sylvesters Nursery St. Sylvesters Hall, Abbey Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1DA Tel: 01343 569228

PRIMARY SCHOOLS (MORAY COUNCIL) Bishopmill Primary School Morriston Road, Bishopmill, Elgin IV30 4DY Contact: Mrs Kathleen Blacklaw, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 547841

East End Primary School Institution Road, Elgin IV30 1RP Contact: Mrs Gail McIntosh, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 542381

Greenwards Primary School Edgar Road, New Elgin, Elgin IV30 6UQ Contact: Mrs Sarah Grant, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 541661

Hythehill Primary School St. Margaret's Crescent, Lossiemouth, IV31 6RF Contact: Mrs Jeanette Summers, Acting Head Teacher Tel: 01343 812014

Mosstowie Primary School Miltonduff, Elgin IV30 8TY Contact: Mr Garry Forgie, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 547119

New Elgin Primary School Torridon Pre-School Nursery 23a King Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PZ Tel: 01343 813342

Westfield Montessori 2-3 Group Westfield House , Near Elgin , Moray , IV30 8XL Tel: 01343 547308 / 01343 551340

Police Station ..................................................101 Bus Station, Elgin...........................01343 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau .................01343 550088 Elgin Town Hall....01343 547767/562600-To Book Lossie Town Hall ..............01343 813327/815309 Moray Council.................................01343 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................08457 484950 The Annual Elgin and District Area Guide 2015

Bezack Street, New Elgin, Elgin IV30 6DP Contact: Mrs Ellie Pirie, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 547587

St Gerardine's Primary School St. Gerardine's Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JX . Contact: Mrs Stephanie Gibson, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 812251

St Sylvester’s Rc Primary School Abbey Street, Elgin IV30 1DA Contact: Christine Jackson, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 541453

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

SECONDARY SCHOOLS (MORAY COUNCIL) Elgin Academy Morriston Road, Elgin, IV30 4ND Contact: Mr David Barnett, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 543485

Elgin High School High School Drive, New Elgin, Elgin IV30 6UD Contact: Mr Andy Simpson, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 54518

Lossiemouth High School Coulardbank Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6JU Contact: Mrs Linda Brown, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 812047

CAREERS ADVICE Seafield Primary School Deanshaugh Terrace, Bishopmill, Elgin IV30 4ES Contact: Mr Martin Collins, Acting Head Teacher Tel: 01343 547792

Advice, information and guidance in career options.

7 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS. Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am-5pm. Wed: 10am-5pm. Fri: 9am-4:30pm.

Elgin Library.......................................01343 562600 Lossiemouth Library.........................01343 813334 Elgin Community Council.................01343 540615 Moray Leisure Centre....................... 01343 550033 Lossiemouth Community Centre ....01343 815299 Railway Mission.................................078419 85768 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses..................03001 234565

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Wed 1st Apr 2015 Thurs 2nd Apr 2015 Fri 3rd Apr 2015 Sun 5th Apr 2015 Mon 6th Apr 2015 Mon 6th Apr 2015 Mon 13th Apr 2015 Mon 4th May 2015 Mon 25th May 2015 Mon 1st Jun 2015 Sun 21st Jun 2015 Sun 21st Jun 2015 Mon 29th Jun 2015 Mon 3rd Aug 2015 Mon 10th Aug 2015 Mon 7th Sep 2015 Mon 21st Sep 2015 Mon 19th Oct 2015 Sun 25th Oct 2015 Sat 31st Oct 2015 Thurs 5th Nov 2015 Sun 8th Nov 2015

St Andrew’s Day Mon 30th Nov 2015 Shortest Day Tues 22nd Dec 2015 Christmas Day Fri 25th Dec 2015 Boxing Day Sat 26th Dec 2015 Boxing Day (substitute day) Mon 28th Dec 2015 New Year’s Eve Thurs 31st Dec 2015 New Year’s Day Fri 1st Jan 2016 Scottish Bank Holiday Sat 2nd Jan 2016 2nd Jan (substitute day) Mon 4th Jan 2016 Burns Night Mon 25th Jan 2016 Shrove Tuesday Tues 9th Feb 2016 Ash Wednesday Wed 10th Feb 2016 Valentine’s Day Sun 14th Feb 2016 Mothering Sunday Sun 6th Mar 2016 Palm Sunday Sun 20th Mar 2016 Maundy Thursday Thurs 24th Mar 2016 Good Friday Fri 25th Mar 2016 British Summertime Starts Sun 27th Mar 2016 Easter Sunday Sun 27th Mar 2016 Easter Monday Mon 28th Mar 2016

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Community Councils 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 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

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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

Date/Time: 7:30pm Area Covered: Burghead • Cummingston • St Aethans Lossiemouth Community Council Chairperson: Mr Mike Mulholland Secretary: Mr Stuart Crowther Venue: Lossiemouth Community Centre Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 3rd Tuesday Time: 7pm Areas Covered: Lossiemouth, RAF Lossiemouth For more information and to view minutes of meetings, visit the Community Councils section on the Moray Council website.

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Bandstand Beer & Music Festival

Spirit of Speyside Festival

Crescent road, Nairn. Largest independant beer festival in the highlands. 140+ different ales to choose from, live music and great food throughout. www.braevalhotel.co.uk

An annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink.

A wide range of whisky- inspired events including distillery visits, tastings and the new music event, the Spirit of Speyside Sessions Tel: 07789 671635 www.spiritofspeyside.com

4 saturday - 6 monday cadbury easter egg trail @ brodie castle 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). turn eggsplorer this easter as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a cadbury egghead! £2 per child.

5 sunday - 26 sunday Photofest 2015 12pm - 5pm at Abernethy Old Kirk, Nethy Bridge, PH25 3ED. 10 photographers provide an eclectic mix of inspiring photographs.Tea / coffee / home-baking. also secondhand books / tombola. Free entry and free parking. call 07934 413063

10 Friday World Darts Championship : Phil Taylor, Keith Deller, Bobby George 7pm at Ironworks, Inverness.

For tickets and info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

Daffodil Walks @ Brodie Castle 10.30am - 5pm Guided walks allow you to see these magnificent flowers in bloom. Entry: £3 per head www.nts.org.uk

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whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly - it’s all about making whisky fun and enjoyable. www.worldwhiskyday.com

17 Sunday Gordon Castle

Bogbain Farm nr. Inverness Scotland’s best new music festival full of emerging musical talent, craft beer and street food. www.brewatthebog.com

Highland Games and Country Fair from 10am Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ. Competitions, Highland Games Arena, Music, Song and Dance, Food Court and Fun for Children Tel: Ros Lewis on 07500 879687 www.gordoncastlehighlandga mes.co.uk

10 Sunday & 17 Sunday

30 Saturday

Blackhills Estate Gardens Open

Laggan 10k Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

The garden, which covers about sixty acres, is planted in two steep sided glacial valleys which connect to form a letter C. These sheltered valleys possess a micro-climate which allows the growing of many plants which are normally considered too tender to be grown on the East coast of Scotland. The plan is to open Blackhills Garden this year in aid of a local charity that introduces children to traditional music. www.blackhills.co.uk

From Laggan Village Hall, with spectacular scenery along the road to the beautiful Corrieyairack pass.

Tel: 01528 544 282 Email: moragaecraig@gmail.com www.laggan.com

2 Saturday - 3 Sunday Brew at the Bog

June cont.

12 Friday - 14 Sunday 40th TMSA Keith Festival A great weekend of music, dance and song.

Tel: Sandy McCombie on 01542 882638 or Wilma Murdoch on 01542 887362 Email: keithfestival@gmail.com for more details.

14 Sunday - 15 Monday Burgie International Horse Trials 9am-5pm Burgie House, by Forres.

Tel: 01343 850128 Email: secretary@burgie.org www.burgie.org

14 Sunday The Scottish Bikeathon

16 Saturday World Whisky Day 2015

11 saturday & 12 sunday

May cont.

Try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky day event?

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10.30am Ardvonie Park, Nr Kingussie.

26 mile cycle through stunning scenery raising money for blood cancer. All riders receive a t-shirt and medal for taking part. www.leukaemialymphomares earch.org.uk

15 Monday - 21 Sunday Forres Scottish Week

June 7 Sunday 13th Elgin Rotary Marafun 12noon – 5pm, Elgin A city centre marathon-length relay race for teams of 5. The first Marafun was in 1991 when £25,000 was raised for charity and since then it has been held every two years, alternating with Motorfun, raising well over half a million pounds through the hard work and generous sponsorship of local people and businesses. www.elginrotary.co.uk

The event is held every three years in the month of June and is co-ordinated by the Forres Community Activities Association. Keep an eye on the SpotLight magazine for more details.

21 Sunday The 18th Nairnshire Challenge A 30-mile duathlon (12.3 miles on foot, 17.7 miles on bike) covering the length of Nairnshire from the highest, most southern point to the most northern point by the sea. nairnshirechallenge.co.uk

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21 Sunday - 28 Sunday Grantown 250 After the ’45 – The Dawn of the Modern Highlands Grantown will be celebrating the laying of the first stone of the first building (a linen manufactory) of what is a unique Scottish Eighteenth Century planned settlement.

Exactly 250 years later Grantown will be marking this event and highlighting all that this vibrant community has since become. During the week the town will host a wide diversity of related events, the planning for which has already begun. grantown250.org

27 Saturday Piping Hot European Pipe Band Championships Grant Park, Forres Over 100 pipe bands from all over Europe will compete to become European Champions in their grade.

Local producers will be showcasing their wares and a funfair will add to the entertainment. www.pipinghotforres.co

July TBC Forres Highland Games 12pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres.

Tel: 01309 673289. www.forreshighlandgames.fs net.co.uk

4 Saturday - 5 Sunday Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy from 10am. Dance, music, crafts and the best regional food and drink all in the beautiful natural setting of Portsoy Harbour.

July cont.

Tel: 01261 842951 E: contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com

9 Thursday - 12 Sunday Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf Tournament The first European Tour event to be played over a composite course at historic Gullane Golf Club in East Lothian www.aamscottishopen.com

17 Friday - 19 Sunday Lossiemouth Folk Festival Beach Bar, Commerce Street, Lossiemouth Laid back and relaxed festival held right on the beach, watch the sunset while listening to wonderful live music. Free event.

Phone: 01343 813164 www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

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July cont.

18 Saturday – 25 Saturday

Newtonmore Highland Games

Hopeman Gala

10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore Phone: 01540 673348. knockmalloch@onetel.com www.newtonmorehighlandga mes.co.uk

A week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk

25 Saturday Dufftown Highland Games 11am

2 Sunday Lossiemouth Raft Race

Held on the last Saturday in July since 1892, full programme of all light and heavy events, afternoon teas and beer tent. www.dufftownhighlandgames. com

2pm, East Beach, Lossiemouth www.raf.mod.uk/raflossiemout h/events/

31 July - 2 August Speyfest Fochabers. The best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. www.speyfest.com

August

Tomintoul Highland Games - The Friendly Games 11am-5pm One of Scotland's longest running Highland Games, showcasing traditional heavy and light events, highland dancing, piping competitions and lesser known entertainments like tilt the bucket and barrel racing. www.tomintoulhighlandgames .co.uk

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5 Wednesday Black Isle Horse Show Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

6 Thursday.

Black Isle Show Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

6 Thursday – 9 Saturday

Inverness Highland Games 10.30am-6pm Northern Meeting Park, Inverness.

2014 will see Inverness stage two Highland Games, the first in July and the Inbhir Nis Homecoming Highland Games will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September as part of the Homecoming Scotland 2014 celebrations. invernesshighlandgames.com

August cont.

Belladrum Festival 1 Saturday Nairn Show 10am, Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn.

Livestock exhibitions, Craft Fair, Trade Stands, Show Jumping and much more.

Phone: 01667 455214 Email: secretary@nairnshow.org.uk www.nairnshow.org.uk

Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games The Alice Littler Memorial Park, Aberlour.

Highland dancing starts at 11am, all other events start 1pm Phone: 01340 810844 www.aboutaberlour.co.uk/theaberlour-strathspey-highlandgames/

Belladrum Estate, Beauly.

Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages.

Phone: 01463 741366 www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

7 Friday – 8 Saturday Highland Field Sports Fair 10am-6pm Moy, Inverness-shire.

Entertainment and activities for all the family with an emphasis on field sports.

Phone: 01463 793333 www:moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk

8 Saturday Abernethy Highland Games Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3DA. Gates open at 8.30am with Highland Dancing competitions starting at 10am and at 10.30am the adults and

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kids events get going. The day ends at approximately 5pm. www.nethybridge.com/highlan dgames

Traditional Highland Games with many activities and entertainment, including Highland dancing, pipe contests, heavy events and track and field.

Tel: 01667 452422.

Email: info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk

Email: contactus@thekiltwalk.co.uk www.thekiltwalk.co.uk

Strathpeffer Highland Gathering 1pm to 5.30pm Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire.

Phone 01997 423340 Email: strathpefferhighlandgathering @gmail.com www: strathpeffervillage.org.uk

9 Sunday - 10 Monday Keith Country Show Renowned for being one of Scotland’s best and friendliest shows, starts at 8am both days, closes 6pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday. Outside stands and inside stands in Craft, Lifestyle & Food Fayre Marquees Phone: 01542 882978 www.keithshow.org.uk

13 Thursday Grantown Show 8am-5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HX. Agricultural show, trade stands, pageant and evening dance Phone: 01343 551113 Email: grantonshow@btinternet.com www.grantownshow.co.uk

Ballater Highland Games Monaltrie Park, Ballater, AB35 5RZ. Held every year since 1864, heavy events, hill race and pipe bands Phone 013397 56224 www.ballaterhighlandgames.c om

15 Saturday The Macallan Nairn Highland Games 11.30am - 5pm. The Links, Marine Rd.

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22 Saturday 6th Speyside Way Race he Speyside Way Race Ultra Marathon returned to the Scottish Ultra calendar in 2010. The original route finished at the coast village of Spey Bay, but the reincarniated event now continues on to the end of the Speyside Way in Buckie town centre, making it a 36.5 mile ultra event.

Registration takes place in Buckie Community High School, which is near the finish. Starts in Ballindalloch at 9am - a bus will leave Buckie at 7.45am. www.speysidewayrace.co.uk

27 Thursday – 31 Monday Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival 2015 Some spectacular walks and cycling in the Cairngorm National Park. A dedicated team has been working to provide a full range of walks and social events. www.tgwf.co.uk

30 Sunday Speyside Kiltwalk Sponsored walking event for all ages to raise funds for Scottish children’s charities.

With three distances to choose from there’s a walk for everyone! Arguably the toughest of all Kiltwalk’s, Speyside is no mean feat but those who dare will be treated to some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery.

September 1 Tuesday – 6 Sunday Nairn Book and Arts Festival The festival offers literary talks, musical performance, drama and art exhibitions to the Highlands of Scotland.

Email:enquiries@nairnfestival. co.uk www.nairnfestival.co.uk

5 Saturday Carve Carrbridge On the village sports field.

Top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world, including entries from the USA and Europe will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy and prize money. A day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink.

Phone: 07771 914598 Email: info@carvecarrbridge.com www.carvecarrbridge.com

September 6 Sunday Glen Moray Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Starts and finishes at Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin. www.forresharriers.org.uk

27 Sunday Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running The route begins in an atmospheric location and continues through breathtaking scenery, taking you along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, and into the centre of Inverness, capital city of the Highlands. www.lochnessmarathon.com

There are many venues throughout Moray which have a year round calendar of events, have a look at the following sites for a huge choice of interesting days out. www.wdcs.org (Scottish Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) www.filmforres.co.uk www.ironworksvenue.com www.findhorn.org/universal-hall www.eden-court.co.uk www.thisismoray.com www.strathpefferpavilion.org www.nts.org.uk (National Trust Scotland) www.morayartcentre.org www.whatshappeningon.com www.outfitmoray.com www.crerarhotels.com/EightAcres www.portgordonharbour.org

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December

October 10 Saturday 22nd Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championship Takes place in the Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge in Cairngorms National Park. The event draws competitors from around the globe to compete for the coveted Golden Spurtle trophy and title of “World Porridge Making Champion”. It also celebrates the diversity of porridge through a speciality section. www.goldenspurtle.com

The Nairn Road Runners Turkey Trot Held every Boxing Day, and this year it starts and finishes at the Maggot Sports Ground in Nairn.

It is a great way to burn off all those extra calories from Christmas Day. Registration and refreshments will be Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. Prizes will be awarded for the best fancy dress runner. www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

January TBC Aviemore Dog Sled Race

Mid October Moray Feelgood Festival Moray’s contribution to the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. www.morayfeelgoodfestival.co.uk

November

Two day timed trials organized by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain. The race is run on forest trails around the beautiful Loch Morlich, in the shadow of the Cairngorm mountains. www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk.

11 Monday Burning of the Clavie

Early Nov Bonfires & Fireworks Cooper Park, Elgin and Grant Park, Forres

December Christmas Eve Torch light procession through the streets of Aviemore complete with Santa and his reindeers.

Burghead 6pm.

Every Jan crowds of people come to Burghead to celebrate the beginning of the New Year.

The Clavie is a handmade barrel filled with timber and tar. It is set alight and paraded through the streets of the town. 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 1,600-year custom well worth seeing. www.burghead.com

26 Saturday

February

Burghead Boxing Day Swim Burghead Harbour This event has been running for years and has raised vast amounts for a variety of charities.

Phone: 01343 835457 : helen.main@btinternet.com www.burgheadboxingdayswim.c o.uk

TBC Food on Film Festival, Kingussie A feast of local food, celebrity chefs, short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

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Queen Victoria School Raising to Distinction Open Morning Sat 19 Sept 2015 Admissions Deadline Fri 15 Jan 2016 Queen Victoria School in Dunblane is a co-educational boarding school for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, or who have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment.

The QVS experience encourages and develops well-rounded, confident individuals in an environment of stability and continuity.

The main entry point is into Primary 7 and all places are fully funded for tuition and boarding by the Ministry of Defence.

Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on +44 (0) 131 310 2927 to arrange a visit.

Queen Victoria School Dunblane Perthshire FK15 0JY

www.qvs.org.uk