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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 32 A veritable plethora of choice! page Clubs and Societies 44 Join up and get connected with your community page Medical and Health Information 52 For all your emergency care page Churches 56 For a spiritual uplift page Trades List 60 When you just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the tradesmen - look here page Schools Information 72 All the schools in the area page Local Holidays 74 Take a well deserved day off page Community Councils 74 When you need to know who to contact page Useful Numbers 75 Many of the numbers you use regularly page Calendar 79 The whole year in print - a useful guide

The Annual Elgin and District Area Guide 2017 is published by Winterburn Media Ltd PUBLISHER..........................David Nelmes SALES............................Rachel Engelmann ACCOUNTS..........................Wendy Day LAYOUT.............................. Linda J Donald DESIGN......................... Rebekah Hughes Telephone: (01309) 690063 or email admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk View our publications: www.issuu.com/wintmedia Visit us: Comraich, Woodside Farm, Kinloss, IV36 3UA This guide is published with all information correct at the time of going to press to our best knowledge. Information supplied to us or gained from the internet may sometimes be out of date.

Things to see and do

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.

Horse Riding With many beautiful routes around Moray youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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.

Rock Climbing There are a number of places where you can do rock climbing. Covesea in Lossiemouth, Cummingston, Logie Head and inland at Huntlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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 Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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: 01340 831455/03338 000848 or 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

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 T: 07881621864 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 enquiries@wild-things.org.uk

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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

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

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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. 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

Things to see and do 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.

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

ENTERTAINMENT Findhorn Foundation On the outskirts of Findhorn village is the world famous Findhorn Foundation, a thriving holistic community

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 / 074360810014 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 : 0345 498 6060 Parkdean:0344 335 3450 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 600323 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 541292 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 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. 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. 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 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. For Castle opening times, vist www.nts.org.uk T: 0844 493 2156 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 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 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

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Things to see and do 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: 01463 796090

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. 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. Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin Mon - Fri; 10 am – 8 pm Sat: 10 am – 4 pm T: 01343 562639 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 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. High Street, Fochabers,IV32 7DU May-Sep Tue-Fri 11am 4pm; Sat-Sun from 2pm. 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. Forres House was the 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. factor @ kilravock.com 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

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Things to see and do 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

Ladyhill Lady Hill,with its memorial dedicated to the Duke of Gordon, is situated at the West end of Elgin High 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 info@glenlivetestate.co.uk 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

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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. Morayvia Formed in 2011 to establish an interactive Science and Technology Centre in Moray. A key objective is to record and commemorate the long and fascinating history of military aviation in Moray. Display assets include a Nimrod Airframe, a Sea King SAR Helicopter together with cockpits from Nimrod, Jet Provost and Vampire aircraft. Morayvia have recently acquired the former Abbeylands school buildings and grounds in North Road Kinloss where they have installed a mobile planetarium. For information vist www.morayvia.org.uk 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

Things to see and do 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. 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. 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 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.

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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 hallhouse. 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

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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 Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG 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

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

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. Victoria Road, Forres - in front of the police station. IV36 3BN

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. 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. 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

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Things to see and do 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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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.

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, Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm Nov - Mar Closed. Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH T: 01309 673701

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

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. April - Oct, Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm 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 - 4.45pm Winter (7 days) Oct - Mar 10am - 3.15pm Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD T: 01667 460466 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 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. Ramsey MacDonald was born in Lossiemouth and became the first Labour Prime Minister. Opening Spring 2017 after refurbishment.

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

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Things to see and do Tomintoul Gallery 82 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9HA T: 01807 580458 Tomintoul Museum On the margin of the Cairngorm Mountains. Central location in the village square and an insight into the history of Tomintoul and Glenlivet. The Square, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET, T: 01807 580285 (Apr - Oct) & 01807 580358 (Nov -Mar) Still Life Picture Framer & Gallery 126 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9NX T:01340 871457

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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

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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 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: 01309 641555 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.

which accommodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food. 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW T: 01309 696940 www.mackenziecruickshank.com

Glenlivet Wildlife, Tomnavoulin Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park. Glenlivet Wildlife, Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB T: 01807 590241 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 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 611733 Mackenzie & Cruickshank Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is a wide range of items for your home and garden. Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop

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 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,

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Things to see and do historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and shop. Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PJ Visitors Centre open 10.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week, April to October March 10:30am – 5pm, weekends only T: 01343 820339

WHISKY DISTILLERIES Aberlour Distillery Pure spring water for making the whisky is drawn from underground springs, and the maturing spirit in the warehouse beneficially inhales the moist Speyside air. Aberlour, AB38 9PJ 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 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 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 821097 Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes On the Malt Whisky Trail with its own Victorian Gardens. Tours available. Rothes, Aberlour, AB38 7BS T: 01340 832118

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

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 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 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 CAFES, COFFEE SHOPS & TAKEAWAYS

Ca'dora 179-181 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 547873

Adolfo's Fish & Chip Bar Glenmoray Drive, Elgin IV30 6YA Tel: 01343 542904

China Town Buffet 222 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 552332

Aroma Covesea Links, Lossiemouth. IV31 6SP Tel: 01343 208060 Email: aroma.coffeeshop15@ gmail.com

Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli Thornhill Road, Elgin IV30 6GR Tel: 01343 552223 Email: danniichristie@hotmail.com

Ashers Bakery 150 High St, Elgin IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 552833 Ashers Bakery Unit 33, St Giles Centre, Elgin. IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 551824 Bijoux 10 Batchen St, Elgin IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 542385 Breamou Inn 1 Cooper St, Hopeman IV30 5SD Tel: 01343 835186 Burger King Ashgrove Road, Elgin IV30 1UU Tel: 01343 544143

CJs Place 19 Cathedral Street IV30 4BZ Tel: 01343 544143 Crerar Eight Acres Morriston Road, Elgin IV30 6UL Tel: 01343 543077 Email: gm.eightacres@ crerarhotels.com

Harry Gow 34 Moycroft Rd, Elgin IV30 1XE Tel: 01463 792421 Highland Baked Potato 11 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin IV30 1BP Tel: 01343 552448 Email: gaddshel@gmail.com KFC Linkwood Place, Elgin IV30 1HZ Tel: IV30 1HZ

Deano's Direct Kingsmill, Elgin. IV30 4AH Tel: 01343 544289/ 01343 544143 Deli-cious 21 Queen Street, Lossiemouth. IV31 6PJ Tel: 01343 200030 Email: janiceflett@talktalk.net Dicey's Bar 185D High Street, Elgin IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 540417/07970 444473/07787 228887 Elgin Kebab House 23 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 548000 Fortune & Joy 93 Newmill Road, Elgin IV30 4AH Tel: 01343 551883 Happy City 30 Main St, Elgin. IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 549693

Harbour Lights 5 Pitgaveny Street, Lossiemouth. IV31 6TW Tel: 01343 814622 Email: Lauren@theharbourlights.co.uk

Masin Chinese Takeaway 3 Springfield Road, Elgin IV30 6BY Tel: 01343 545206

New Sunrise Takeaway 9 Queen Street, Lossiemouth. IV31 6NU Tel: 01343 812268 Northern Fish Restaurant 231-229 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DJ Tel: 01343 547002 Email: mielesices@yahoo.co.uk PD Pubs LTD 1 Hopeman Road, Duffus IV30 5RR Tel: 01343 835222 Email: sarah.gorman1@hotmail .co.uk Polish Deli 11 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 552454 Qismat Tandoori 204 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 541461 Email: info@qismat.restaurant Romaks Tandoori Takeaway 47 High Street, Elgin IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 552266

Mr J Chinese Takeaway 3 Springfield Rd, Elgin IV30 6BY Tel: 01343 545206 Natural Spice 187c High Street, Elgin IV30 1DW Tel: 07541692540 Email: pervaizzahid@aol.com New Elgin Chip Shop 10a Smith St , Elgin IV30 6BJ Tel: 01343 545675 New Hopeman Chinese Takeaway 53 Harbour Street, Hopeman. IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830167

Sidings Cafe @ Dufftown Station Located in 2 former railway carriages. Dufftown AB55 4BB Tel: 0777 424 5071 Starbucks Coffee 143 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DS Tel: 01343 547957

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Places to eat Station Hotel Hopeman 36 Harbour St, Hopeman IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830258 Email: debstationhotel@aol.com Subway St.Giles Centre, Unit 28 High Street, Elgin IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 559358 The Ashvale 11 Moss Street, Elgin IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 552441 The Ditsy Teacup 26 Thunderton Place, Elgin IV30 1BG Tel: 01343 569383 Email: crookyjac@gmail.com The Galley 67 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DP Tel: 01343 812007 Email: nathanmansfield@gmail.com

The Pancake Place 108 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 542541 West Beach Cafe Westfield Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6QP Tel: 01343 812798 Email:mark@mark403.orang ehome.co.uk

HOTELS, PUBS, BARS & INNS Clifton Hotel 5 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 812100/ 07865 499775 Email: mohamed@aliandsons .co.uk The Drouthy Cobbler 50a High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 596000/ 07870 757537 Email: paul@speysidewhisky.ltd.uk

The Granary 14-18 Thunderton Place, Elgin. IV30 1BG Tel: 01343 555175

The Laichmoray Hotel Maisondieu Road, Elgin IV30 1QR Tel: 01343 540045 Email: enquiries@laichmorayhotel. co.uk The Muckle Cross, 34 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 559030 Email: p797@jdwetherspoon.co.uk

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Mansefield Hotel & Mezzo Bistro 2 Mayne Rd, Elgin. IV30 1NY Tel: 01343 540883 Email: reception@themansefield .com Mansion House Hotel & Country Club The Haugh, Elgin. IV30 1AW Tel: 01343 548811 Email: reception@mhelgin.co.uk Rendezvous at the Royal The Royal Hotel, Station Road, Elgin. IV30 1QW Skerry Brae Hotel Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 812040 Sunninghill Hotel Hay St, Elgin. IV30 1NH Tel: 01343 547799 Email:

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Emperor Restaurant 7 North College Street, Elgin. IV30 1EL Tel: 01343 551133 Lido Restaurant 29 South Street, Elgin IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 556464 Email: lidorestaurant2013@hotmail .co.uk Pattaya Thai Restaurant 54 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 551577/ 07427616797 Email: lalita_thai88@hotmail.com

1629 Restaurant 20 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 813743 Akash Tandoori 21 South Street, Elgin IV30 1JT Tel: 01343 544000/ 01343 550635 Email: akassrakass@aol.com Al Bahar 156 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 545000 Email: albaharelgin@hotmail.co.uk Birnie Inn Birnie, Elgin. IV30 8SP Tel: 01343 862951 Email: birnie.inn@me.com Brewers Fayre 15 Linkwood Way, Elgin IV30 1HY Tel: 0870 197 7095 Duffus Inn 1 Hopeman Road, Duffus, Elgin. IV30 5RR

Restaurant 55 55 High Street, Elgin IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 551273

Taj Mahal Restaurant 9a Moss St, Elgin IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 540932 Email: tajmahalelgin@btinternet.com The Beach Bar Commerce Street, Lossiemouth. IV31 6BW Tel: 01343 81316

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Summer Months Mowing; best practice is never cut shorter than 1”. Mowing too close is the most destructive thing you can do to a lawn (usually a man-thing) and in particular encourages moss to flourish ! June is when we will likely see the first signs of Red Thread fungal disease damage (wet summers are the worst). Lets hope we get away without a repeat of last summer’s wash out. Autumn Months

Although we don’t know exactly what the weather will throw at us this season, we have a fair idea what we will be asked to tackle. Highlights will likely include: Winter Months Moss and thatch; we will be aerating and scarifying all hours of the day to get through everybody before the Spring Weed and Feed Treatments start. Also look out for leatherjackets emerging (crane fly grubs) and eating lawn roots, can cause devastation.

Moss control treatments and winter feeds; we will want to get all our customers’ lawns ready for next winter, and most will want to think about aerating and scarifying outwith the growing season, either themselves or using us and our machines. For more information about our annual lawncare plans from just £11.25 per mth, plus useful downloads and photos, go to www.greenthumb.co.uk. Although GreenThumb is a multi-award winning national franchise, and is the runaway leader in the sector with half a million customers, we are the family-run local franchise covering the wider Moray Firth area. Contact Alastair or Fiona for a FREE LAWN ANALYSIS

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Clubs and Societies

Clubs Headline and Societies 4th Elgin Company The Boys Brigade Every Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm for ages 5-10 & 7pm - 9:30pm for ages 11 & upwards at the Elgin High Church hall. fourthelginbb@hotmail.co.uk find us on facebook - ‘Fourth Elgin’ 4th Lossie Boys Brigade Every Wednesday at Hythehill Primary School. Anchor boys (Primary 1,2 & 3) 5.30pm 6.30pm; Junior Section (Primary 4,5 & 6) 6.30pm - 8pm; Company Section (Primary 7 & High School) 8pm - 9.30pm. Contact: James Allan 01343 542305 Al-Anon Family Groups Offer support & understanding to families / friends of problem drinkers. Meetings are always confidential. 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk AllStars & Stripes Cheer & Dance Monday: P1 - P4 from 3.45pm 4.30pm; P5 - above from 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Wednesday: Pre-competition class • P4 above 4-5:30 at Eight Acres, Elgin. Teaches "All Star" cheerleading to increase confidence & build friendships. 07455 212280 www.facebook.com/allstarsandstripes.cheer/info/ Alves Ladies Bowling Club Monday evenings at 7pm at Alves Hall. 01343 850264

bmnblog@aol.com Belles on Bikes Ladies leisure cycling club – social rides, paced to the slowest cyclist on the day, including a café stop. Bike rides on Sun at 10am from various meeting points. Find us on Facebook or email bellesonbikesmoray@ gmail.com for more info. Bike Club Cafe Jaunt Every 2nd Sunday, 10am, Bike Revolution, Lossiemouth. We don’t care what you wear (as long as you’re warm) or what you ride (as long as it’s roadworthy), so why not join us for a wee jaunt to a local café for some cake? 01343 610864 Birnie Indoor Bowling Club Come and play on our excellent carpets and enjoy good company. Playing on Monday and Thursday 7pm. Contact: Charles Stewart 01343 543307 Birnie SWI We meet at 7.30pm in Thomshill Village Hall, Birnie on the first Wednesday of the month when we have talks and activities. We meet from September to May and transport can be arranged. Contact: Helen Mutch 01343 551943 helen1robin@btinternet.com Bishopsmill Ladies Indoor Bowling Club Wednesdays, 7pm in Bishopmill Hall. Sept - Apr. New members most welcome. 01343 541602

Army Reserves - Elgin Platoon, C Company 7 SCOTS We meet Tue evening from 1930 - 2130 at Elgin Reserve Centre. Join us to better yourself, get fit, learn new skills that are useful in civilian street including driving, make new friends but most of all have fun and get PAID for it. Contact: Captain Ken Scott 0131 310 3853 or 07807 497706 7scots-bhq-oc-rrtt@mod.uk Kenneth.scott855@mod.uk Banff, Moray & Nairn Canine Club Classes in obedience & ringcraft on Monday evenings during school terms at 6:30pm in Spynie Hall, Elgin. Contact: Margaret 01343 542070

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Buccaneer Theatre Club Club nights are Monday, 7pm at RAF Lossiemouth. New members interested in both on-stage and back-stage activities welcome. Contact: Chris 07789 552968 or Ally on 07887 513915. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Fri, fortnightly, 10am – 12pm, Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. A new community stroke group to provide the opportunity for those who have had a stroke & their carers to meet up for company & activities that aid recovery. Call: Caroline Peter 07918 674481

Children 1st (Elgin) Aims: to provide a therapeutic service for children and young people to help them through the effects of abuse and neglect. Contact: Beth Fraser 01343 564170 Coffee Morning & Get Together First Friday of the month, 10am 12pm at Duffus Village Hall. Come along, bring a friend, catch up & be involved. Cooper Park Health Walk Wednesday lunchtime health walks in Cooper Park, Elgin. Short, social walks. Free. Led by a trained walk-leader. Anyone is welcome - even if you haven't been active for a while. For more information contact Steve on 07813 342 248. Contact: Steve Coomber 07813 342 248

Eerthtime 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 www.earthtime.co.uk or Earthtime’s Facebook page. Elgin Amateur Athletics Club Coaching in running, jumps, throws, field & track athletics. Ages 9 + Morriston Playing Field (Apr - Oct) & Bishopmill Primary Gym (Oct - Mar). Tues & Thurs, 6.30pm - 8.00pm. Membership fee + £1 per session. Please come & try. Contact: Violet Beattie 01343 551021 info.elginaac@gmail.com Elgin Amateur Dramatic Society Drama productions for Elgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical experiences for interested adults and young people at Kingsmills Studio. www.elgindrama.co.uk Elgin and District Parkinson's Support Group Monthly meetings 7:30pm 9.30pm in St Sylvester's Church Hall, Institution Road, Elgin IV30 1QT. Free entry with teas & coffees after the meeting. Contact: Gillian Gibson (Sec) 01343 541056 elginanddistrictpsg@gmail.com

Dallas Indoor Bowling Club Wednesday & Sunday evenings, 7:15pm - 9:30pm in the Hall. New and old members most welcome. Contact: Whitey Fraser 01343 890301 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 Support for people with diabetes and their carers. For details visit moray.diabetesukgroup.org or email moraydiabetesukgroup @yahoo.co.uk

Elgin & District U3A Learning for the fun of learning. Anything can be taught as long as there is someone willing to share their knowledge with a group. £20 yearly membership. 01343 544858 Elgin Bowling Club Daily 10am to dusk from April Sept. All ages and abilities. Contact: Douglas Sinclair 01343 540165

Clubs and Societies Elgin Bridge Club Mon - Fri, Elgin Bridge Centre, 1 Academy Street, Elgin. Contact: Margaret Spink 01343 549032 www.theelginbridgecentre.co.uk Elgin City Band One of the oldest brass bands in Scotland. Self supporting, raising monies from indoor concerts and outdoor performances. Members of all ages welcome. Contact: John Marshall 01343 544643 johnmail181@gmail.com 07969 302628

Elgin City Community Football Football activities for boys & girls of all ages. Contact: Robbie Hope 01343 551114 www.elgincommunityfootball .co.uk

Elgin Community Centre Bowling Club Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1pm - 2:30pm, Elgin Community Centre. Sept - April. Warm welcome to all ages and abilities. Contact: Dennis De Wilde (Pres) 01343 549381

Elgin Duellist Fencing Club Thursdays, Beginners: 6:30pm 8pm, Advanced: 6:30pm - 9pm at Elgin High School during

school term times. Integrated Adults and Children Classes. All weapons, masks, protective clothing provided. Contact: Robin Paterson 01343 541302 after 7pm. Elgin Flower Club Meets monthly at Elgin High Church Hall to enjoy the art of flower arranging. Contact: Mrs Frances Reddy 01343 813397 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. Google elginhashhouseharriers calendar

Elgin Cricket Club Every Thursday, April - Sept, 6pm, Cooper Park. Age 5 up, coaching available. Contact: Allan Duncan 563177 or 821331 allaniduncan@btinternet.com

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. Open to all. Contact: May 01343 542120

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 Contact: Kevin Thomson 01542 834972 www.elgincyclingclub.com

Elgin Indoor Bowling Club Meets Mondays 6.30pm to 9.45pm and Wednesdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm. Contact: James Junor 01343 546069 jamesjunor@btinternet.com

Elgin Darby & Joan Club Every Tuesday Oct - May, 2 4pm for a sociable afternoon with entertainment or bingo for over 60’s. Elgin Community Centre. Contact: Moira Webb 01343 541001

Elgin-Landshut Twin Town Association Encourages friendship and exchange visits between Elgin and its twin town in Bavaria. Contact: Alastair Rossiter 01343 542939 www.landshut-elgin.de

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. Contact: Athole Manson 07779 710985 atholem@aol.com

Elgin Model Railway Club Tuesday and Thursday 7pm 9.30pm. Juniors (12 - 16 yrs) on a Sunday 2pm - 4pm. Novice or experienced modellers welcome. enquiries@elginmodelrailwayclub.co.uk

Elgin Museum The Museum collects and safeguards artefacts and specimens held in trust for the people of Moray and visitors to the area. Open Mon - Sat, April - Oct. Contact: Bill Dargano 01343 543675 www.elginmuseum.org.uk

Elgin Musical Theatre (EMT) Meet Tuesdays at 7:30pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Elgin from mid-August onwards and every March in Elgin Town Hall to perform musical productions. Contact: Rona Robertson emtsecretary@outlook.com www.elginmusicaltheatre.co.uk

Elgin Round Table 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Sept - Jun, 7pm, Royal Hotel, Elgin. Contact Dominic Young 548167 or email dominicyoung31@aol.com Contact: Dominic Young 01343 548167 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. 01343 543000 elgin@samaritans.org

Elgin Scrabble Club Every Tuesday 1:30pm - 4:30pm in the Elgin Community Centre. All ages and levels welcome. Contact: Margaret Armstrong 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. £2.50, includes tea & cakes.

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. www.facebook.com/ elginspeakers

Elgin Over 60 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! Contact: Nicky 01343 543736 nicky.nash@moray.gov.uk 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 01343 551036

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. www.elginwriters.moonfruit.com

Elgin Youth Development Range of youth & community events based at the Elgin Youth

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Clubs Headline and Societies Cafe & Inkwell Community Kitchen. Open nights, cooking & baking workshops, fitness activities, etc. Find us on Facebook. 01343 548300 www.elginyouthcafe.org

Fibromyalgia Support Group Meetings held on the last Wednesday of every month. 7.30pm at the Football Club, Macduff Street, Lossiemouth. Anyone who suffers or cares for someone with this debilitating disease is welcome. Contact: Karen McSheffrey, Susan or Fiona 07583 834453, 07935 223480, 07484 178787

Fochabers Angling Association Salmon & trout fishing on 1 1/4 mile stretch of the river Spey. Membership is restricted to residents of Fochabers & surrounding district but 4 visitors permits are available on a daily basis. Contact: Andy Milne 07779 233235 www.speyfishingfochabers.com

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. 01343 843253

Fochabers Hill Walking & Rambling Club Meets the last Sunday each month for hill walking outings. Visitors welcome. £10-£20 bus

fare. Contact Veronica Gunn 01343 209001.

Fochabers Men's Shed Meets at the Fochabers Institute, right opposite the bus stop for 35 & 10 buses, every Wed & Thurs, 10am - 2pm. Facilities for woodworking, leatherworking, computer skills & anything else that interests you. Contact: Chris Ritchie (Sec) 07814 014349 www.moraymensshed.co.uk

Fochabers Over 60s Lunch Club Meets at Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers on Thursdays, 12noon. Enjoy a home-cooked two-course lunch with tea/coffee

Harvest Centre Mah Jong Club (American Rules) 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, 11am - 1pm at Harvest Centre, Elgin (next door to Yeadon’s bookshop). Sept June. Cost £3. F www.spanglefish.com/ harvestcentremahjongclub or hce.roombookings@gmail.com

Helgin Roller Derby Fast-paced contact sport played on roller skates. Club trains in Elgin on Fridays 6:30 – 8:30pm and Saturdays 11am – 3pm. Open to all aged 18+ and beginners welcome. Find us on Facebook or email helginrollerderby@gmail.com for more info. helginrollerderby@gmail.com

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 & biscuits for £3. 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.

Garmouth & Kingston Art Group Alternate Thursdays from 2pm 4pm in Garmouth Hall. New members welcome. Contact: Trish Bingham 01343 870267 Garmouth & Kingston Preschool Groups Playgroup, 2-3 Club and Tots Group. Contact: Jessica Myers 870262(am)/870620(pm) www.garmouthplaygroups.co.uk

Glen Moray Male Voice Choir Thursdays, 7:30pm in Bishopmill Primary School hall. Sept Apr. All men welcome to join this community choir. No audition necessary. Contact: Alistair Farquhar 01343 541328 alistair.farquhar@btinternet.com

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Inner Wheel of Elgin Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities, meets monthly (excl July and August), Mansion House Hotel. Contact: Pam Sutherland 550264 Jog Scotland Elgin 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. jselgin@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk Joyful Noise Singers Meets every Thursday, 10am 12pm at St Giules Church, Elgin. Moray's older people's choir. All welcome. 0748 637 4525 joyfulnoise@btinternet.com joyfulnoise.uk.com

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 LADS LADS are a drama group based in Elgin. We’ve been established for over 40 years, and welcome new members with an interest in drama whether on stage or behind the scenes. Contact: Estelle 01343 544610 www.ladselgin.co.uk

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. Young volunteers wanted to help start a group in Moray.

Laich of Moray Trust Providing transport for elderly, infirm and disabled within Moray. Mainly within Moray, but sometimes further. Contact: Rob Tyson 545531 Lhanbryde Indoor Bowling Club Promotes the game of indoor bowling, sociable and competitive, meets Sept - April on Mondays & Thursdays 7pm10pm. Contact: Ella Harley 843194 Light and Life 2nd Monday of every month at Costa Coffee, High Street, Elgin. 7pm - 9pm. (Please check beforehand). FREE Spiritual readings, Spiritual art, Personality styles, Dream Interpretation, Massage, Healing for body, soul & mind & Live music. Contact: Alyson Sim 07733 127539

Clubs and Societies Long Distance Walkers Association (North West Grampian LDWA) For all who enjoy the outdoors combined with cake. Centred on Moray but covering Thurso to Pitlochry and even the islands. A varied programme of walks is planned to attract a wide range of people with shorter options for families when possible. For more info visit www.ldwa.org.uk

Lossie Folk Club Meets every Tuesday at 8.30pm in the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth

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. www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus

Lossiemouth Bowling Club St Gerardine’s Road, Lossie. 813766

Lossiemouth Coastal Rowing Club We are a growing band of enthusiasts who have formed the LCRC in Lossiemouth with the aim of firstly building a skiff. We meet every Wednesday at 7.30 pm at the Lossiemouth Sailing Club Contact: James McPherson 07837 810976 james.mcpherson4@btinternet.com Lossiecrc@gmail.com

Lossiemouth Football Club To promote football in the Lossie area and enter competitive competitions. Contact: Alan McIntosh 813328 alanlfcsec@aol.com

Moray Advance Motorists & Motorcyclists Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954

LOSSIEMOUTH S.E.T. Meets Mondays 2pm - 4pm at Lossiemouth Community Centre. Specialises in delivering tailor made music, movement & reminiscence sessions for elderly people. Friendly, welcoming group. opdevelopmentteam@moray. gov.uk or call 01343 567093. Lossiemouth Tennis Club Club sessions every Saturday, Juniors 1:30pm - 2:30pm , Adults 2:30pm - 3pm, Marine Park, Lossiemouth. Coaching sessions and summer camps throughout July & August. Contact: Kirsty Hislop marineparktennis@gmail.com or see Facebook for more info. Meditation Class Mon, 7pm - 8.30pm, Elgin Sports & Community Centre. Drop in session £7 or £25 for block of 5. All welcome. 0141 5733 220 www.meditateinscotland.org

Miltonduff Minis Toddler Group Tues & Thurs 9am - 10am at Miltonduff Hall. Toys, games and activities for 0-3 years. Contact: Lorne or Julie 07968 476988 juliegoodfellow@live.co.uk

researching and recording m onumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in Moray. Contact Helen Mitchell on 01343 546620 or visit www.mbgrg.org

Moray Carers Choir Every Monday from 11am - 1pm at St Giles church hall, Elgin. £4 per session. For carers who love to sing. 01542 850441 moraycarerschoir@gmail.com

Lossiemouth Royal Naval Association Branch and Social Club Join us for a variety of social activities . www.lossiemouth-rna.org

Lossie Ladies Netball Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Lossiemouth Community Centre For players 18+. £5 per session. A fun, friendly way of keeping fit and enjoying netball. Welcomes newcomers and returners of all abilities. Also competes in the Highland & Moray Netball League for those players who wish to. 01343 815299 Lossie Surf & Lifesaving Club Meets Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm at the Moray Firth Watersports Association, West Beach. All equipment is provided. www.facebook.com/Lossiemout hSurfLifesavingClub or info@h2otraining.co.uk

Monday Dance Club Mondays 1.30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Sequence, latin & ballroom dancing. £2. Tea & cakes .

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 & Nairn Floral Art Club 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in The Tolbooth, Forres. Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec. Annual fee. New members welcome. For more information call Jean on 01309 672552

Moray Bounce Back to Netball Open sessions (£5) every Tues at 7pm - 8pm, Moray College Sports Hall Contact: Paula Gray 0771 7166108 moraybbn@gmail.com

Moray Chess Club Every Tuesday 5pm - 7pm at the Costa Cafe in Tesco, Forres. Looking for players of all ages, beginners welcome. Drop by or contact Brodie on 07745 556690 email atdbrodie@hotmail.co.uk

Moray Coast Motorcycle Club 1st Wednesday at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie. Social ride outs, fundraisers and more. Call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 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 Bowling Club Summer and winter bowling, all ages and abilities welcome. Seafield Street, Elgin. Contact: Alex Masson 544556 Moray Branch Embroiderers Guild Meets on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7:30pm in the Duffus Village Hall from Sept - May.

Moray Burial Ground Research Group (MBGRG) Local heritage group actively

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Clubs Headline and Societies 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 or irenaandneil@btinternet.com

Moray Field ClubRegular walks, not strenuous from April Oct, plus three indoor meetings per year. The aim of Moray Field Club is to stimulate an interest in and further the study of antiquities, local and natural history, geology and landscape of Northern Scotland.. Call Lynda Anderson (Secretary) on 07990 600499 for more information.

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. Contact: Mike 07974 387326 www.morayfigureskatingclub.co. uk or morayfiguresk8@aol.com

Moray Firth Ladies Curling Club Tuesdays, 10am - 12noon from September to March. Contact: Ann Munro 01309 690332.

Moray Firth Surf Riders Club Supervised surf sessions and lessons for kids in a fun and safe environment on Saturday or Sunday mornings and Tues evenings at Sandend Beach. Conditions dependent. Contact: Suds 07793063849 www.surfschoolscotland.co.uk/a bout/clubs-schools-and-groups or suds@surfschoolscotland.co.uk 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 Free Minds Meet monthly at Costa on Elgin High Street. Contact: Michaela 07766 574687 or 01343 544286

Moray Gaelic Group Mondays, 7pm - 9pm in Room C010, Moray College. Additional sessions on Monday & Thurs 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. moraygaelicgroup.moray@uhi.a c.uk www.facebook.com/moraygaelic

Moray Girls' Football Club Welcoming girls from throughout Moray and Speyside Meets in Elgin Academy Games Hall (Mon, Tues & Wed). Contact Shona for info on applicable days & times. If you are aged between 9-14yrs & have played football or are keen to play, why not come along to one of our sessions? Contact: Shona 07723 769076 Send a message via Facebook page, Moray Girls Football Club

Mar. Call Sandra MacIver on 01309 673855 or 07817106662

Moray, Banff & Badenoch Decorative & FIne Arts Society 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 01343 835258 www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk Moray Juniors Ice Hockey Club Thursdays 5:15pm - 7.45pm at Moray Leisure Centre for ages 5 - 18yrs. Contact: Suzanne Green 01343 550719

Moray Model Railway Group Meets at Blacks Barn, Sherrifston Farm. Turn off A96 east of Elgin on Lossie Road and take first left into farm. Are YOU interested in railways? Come and see what model railways about. Visit www.moraymrg.org.uk and use JOIN link.

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. www.moraymountainbikeclub.c o.uk Moray Jazz Club Fantastic Live bands every Thursday 8-10.30pm, doors open at 7.30pm. Elgin City Football/Social Club. Admission members £4, £6 for non-members. Licensed bar & Beverages. Annual membership £12.00 'Come Awa In!' Contact: Tom McPherson 07467 026748 morayjazz@gmail.com www.morayjazzclub.co.uk

Moray Junior Curling Club Meets Wednesday, 5pm at the Ice Rink at Moray Leisure Centre during term time from Sept -

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Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Come along for a cup of tea and a chat. Contact: Meggie or Kathleen 01343 552449 or 01343 821628

The Moray MS Community Information and support for any one affected by Multiple Sclerosis in Moray. Support Group meetings at The Oaks, Morriston Road, Elgin IV30 6UN on the second Friday of every month www.MSMoray.net for more information Contact Alan Beevers 01309 671722 alan.beevers23@btinternet.com www.MSMoray.net

Moray Ostomates 1st Saturday of every month until December, 1pm - 3pm at

Moray Parent & Carer Support Group We provide support, information and a friendly shoulder to anyone who finds themselves caring for a child with additional support needs. We have regular meet-ups in Elgin and Forres. Email or facebook for details. Contact: Pauline, Lorna & Gillian moraypcsg@gmail.com

Moray Philatelic Society Regular meetings and exchange of information on the various aspects of philately. Contact: Brian J. Goodwin 545391 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 or Anne McDonald 01343 543962 or 01343 547527

Moray Roadrunners New members of all abilities welcome. Seniors Wednesday 6:30pm Elgin Community Centre, Juniors Tues & Thurs 6pm Morriston Playing Fields. www.morayroadrunners.com

Moray Rock Garden Group Last Friday every month, 7:30pm New Elgin Hall annexe. New members welcome Contact: Hazel Robson 01340 871227

Clubs and Societies 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. 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 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. 0845 271 2345 Elizabeth House, 10 Victoria Crescent, Elgin IV30 1RQ

Moray Social Scribe Services Thursday 27th August, 6.30pm in the HUB at Moray College. A service for people who find it

difficult to write that all important letter. Looking for committee members and volunteer scribes. All welcome if interested. moraysocialscribeservice@ gmail.com

Academy. 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Coached by International Umpire, Ken Kennedy & Commonwealth medallist, Stephen Gertsen. Age 8yrs & upwards. £4. Contact: Stephen Gertsen stephengertsen@hotmail.co.uk 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. Contact: Mrs Lilian Milne 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. Contact: Catherine Green or Lynne Taylor 552794 or 835861 NHS Retirement Fellowship Every 2nd Wednesday, 2pm, Bishopmill Hall, Elgin. Contact Mrs Val Thatcher on 01343 823919 for more details.

New Elgin SWI Wednesdays at 7pm on the following dates: 7th Sept, 5th Oct, 7th Dec 2016 & 1st Feb, 1st Mar & 5th Apr 2017. Meet at Cedarwood, Edgar Road, Elgin. Contact: Ruth Anderson (Sec) ruthe.anderson@virgin.net ‘No Strings Attached’ Confidential Helpline Caring for someone affected by drugs, alcohol or mental health issues and feel that it’s having an impact on you and the rest of your family? Call 01343 555031 Anonymity if required Overeaters' Anonymous (OA) 'Is your eating overwhelming you? Is one bite never enough?' Overeaters anonymous (OA) has a new meeting in Elgin. Details available via oa uk website 07981 800229 www.oagb.org.uk 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. Contact: Gillian Gibson (Sec) 541056 elginanddistrictpsg@gmail.com www.parkinsons.org.uk

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

Moray Table Tennis Club During termtimes only at Elgin

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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 Quarriers Elgin Epilepsy Support Group First Thursday of every month (second in January). 7.30pm 9pm at the Moray Resource Centre, Maisondieu Road. Elgin. Contact: Lynette Oldman or Jimmy Wilson 01261 812956/07720 303932 lynette.oldman@quarriers.org.u k Quarriers Epilepsy Fieldwork Service 9.30am - 11am at the Harvest Centre, 10 Greyfriars Street, Elgin. Support for parents who have children with epilepsy. Thursday 8th Sept and thereafter every second Thursday of the month. Opportunities to meet other parents, guest speakers & social activities. Free. Contact: Tara Engelmann

01309 675900/07871 151198 tara.engelmann@quarriers.org. uk

Quasar Hockey Club Wednesdays at Elgin Academy. P3-7 • S1-S2 • S3-S6 (New Starts / Players) 6pm - 7.30pm. U16, U18 and Adults 7pm 9pm. Open to males and females of any ability. For more information contact Pete Bavidge at kqcoach@aol.com or visit www.quasarhockeyclub.co.uk

National Childbirth tTust Meetings and outings in Forres & Elgin area. Antenatal classes & breastfeeding support. Email: nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk

Moray Speyside Film Club Last Tues of every month, 6.30pm - 9.30pm in Lecture Theatre, Moray College, UHI. Screening locally produced films & award-winning documentaries. Tickets £3.50/£2.50. www.facebook.com/MoraySpey sideFilmClub

Thursdays, 7pm, Sept - March inclusive (excluding away match dates), New Elgin Hall. Contact: Susan Grant 541867

Pet Fostering Scotland Supporting pet owners in an emergency situation. Volunteers care for your pet in their own homes for short periods. Reg. charity SCO15672. Volunteers needed. Tel: 0844 811 9909 www.pfss.org.uk

Riverside Machine Knitting Club Wed 10am - 3pm, Community Centre, Elgin. Hand & machine knitting encouragement and support. Contact: Tricia Furr 870429

Quarriers Carer Support Service Moray Practical and emotional support

Rockseat Community Choir Every Tuesday, 7pm at Baxters Highland Village. No experience

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Clubs Headline and Societies necessary. All welcome. Contact Lizzie Sharpe on 07800 687843

outdoor space as well as a new fully equipped kitchen. Full disabled access & facilities.

RTR Association (Moray Firth Branch) Meet monthly & arrange dinners and outings for ex-RTR personnel. Contact Peter on 01542 841740 or Clive on 01542

tsimoray Supporting groups, promoting volunteering and social enterprises in Moray. For details call 01343 541713 or visit www.tsimoray.org.uk

Scottish Studies Every fourth Thursday (not July) 2pm - 4pm in Elgin Community Centre. Talks on Scottish history, culture and current affairs. 01343 810997 or 0784914668 scottishstudies953@gmail.com ‘SHE' Lesbian Social Group A flexible social group for lesbian women of all ages in Moray and beyond. Meeting at

07908 583320 spynie.org, facebook page : Spynie village hall or chair@spynie.org St Aethans Bowling Club To promote Lawn Bowling in Burghead for all ages.

various times, for various events with the aim to suit most lifestyles and abilities. (sorry, under 18's only) Contact: Katie Q. 07850043320 shelesbiangroup@gmail.com www.shelesbiangroup.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. www.sigma-astro.co.uk

St Andrews & Urquhart Bowling Club Mon & Fri evenings, 7pm from April - September. Come and join our club. Contact: Isabel Spence 01343 84241 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 tlfm@btinternet.com Step By Step in Moray - Elgin Toddler groups for isolated & vulnerable families. Tuesdays 10am-11:30am, 1pm-2:30pm & on Fridays 10am-11:30am.

Sjögren's Syndrome and Lupus Support Group Meetings arranged on an adhoc basis. For more information call Sheena on 01343 820635 or Susan on 01343 842656 Spey Valley Caged Bird Society 1st Tues each month, 7.30pm, Gordon Arms Hotel, Fochabers. Contact: J.Munro 01343 870586 Spynie Village Hall Available for private parties & functions with a beautiful

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

Meets at Elgin Youth Cafe. Contact: Margaret 07583 835681 margaret.mcinnes@stepbystepinmoray.co.uk T-Exchange Makerspace

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The Friends of The Biblical Garden Wednesdays, 6pm Jul - Sept to weed and 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. 01343 549550 The Handyperson Service (Moray) Provides help around the home incl. small repairs, decluttering and toe-nail cutting. We also provide short term assistance for those unwell or just out of hospital. Call 01343 559739. 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.co Thursday Morning Meander Every Thursday, 10am, Bike Revolution, Lossiemouth. A short jaunt out on the bike to get those muscles working and that fat burning. Bring your own bike, or hire one of ours. 01343 610864 Trees For Life Green Days Out For people in Moray & I nverness-shire. Spend a day

carrying out conservation tasks. Transport, tools and training free of charge. Pick ups available. Volunteers over 18 with a r easonable level of fitness. Every Wed & last Sun of the month. Booking essential. Call Mick on 01309 691292 or email mick@treesforlife.org.uk Ukulele Club Meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Seaforth Club, Elgin. 7.30pm - 8.30pm. All welcome to come along. £4 per session. moraymusiclessons.com Urquhart Baby & Toddler Group Meets every Monday during school term 9:30am - 11am at Urquhart Village Hall. 01343 843395 WalkMoray (NHS Grampian) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations. For details, contact the Healthpoint: 01343 567842. Western Front Association We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk Yoga Therapy with Connie McGrath BWY(Dip) 1st & 3rd Fri of each month, 2pm - 3pm at the Oaks, Morriston Road, Elgin. Free but need to book. Specific yoga which can support & nurture people affected by cancer or progressive illness. Contact: Mairi 01343 562460 Young Persons’ Addiction Counselling In Keith, offering free, confidential counselling to Moray youngsters, 12-24, with issues regarding addictions or are concerned about someone else’s addiction. If you think the service could benefit you can call Robert or Diane on 01542 886630 or email us at admin@ypac.org.uk or visit www.ypac.org.uk

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

Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossiemouth Muirton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TU Tel: 0345 3371190 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Closed on weekends NHS 24 Tel: 111 DOCTORS Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin, Moray, IV30 1SN. Tel: 0345 456 6000

Elgin Community Surgery Highfield House, Northfield Terrace, Elgin, IV30 1XJ Tel: 0345 3379988 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm; Wed: 6pm 7pm. Closed on weekends

Linkwood Medical Centre Linkwood Medical, The Glassgreen Centre, Elgin, IV30 6GQ Tel: 0345 3376350 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm Closed on weekends

Maryhill Health Centre High Street, Elgin, IV30 1AT Tel: 0345 3370610 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm Closed on weekends

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

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 Laich Dental Practice Muirton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TU Tel: 01343 816316 Lossie Dental Practice 2 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 208088 Smiles Dental - Elgin 15-17 South St, Elgin, Moray IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 541164

Spynie Dental Centre Duffus Road, Elgin, IV30 5PW Tel: 01343 556654 Trinity Dental Practice 6 Trinity Place, Elgin, IV30 1UL Tel: 01343 542697 West End Dental Practice Doctor Grays Hospital, Elgin, IV30 1SN Tel: 01343 567891

OPTICIANS Boots the Opticians 169 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1DW Tel: 0345 125 3758 Duncan & Todd 138-140 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 549522

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McLachlan & Dawson Opticians 25 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV36 1BS Tel: 01343 548826

Abbeyside Nursing Home Institution Road, Elgin, IV30 1QX Tel: 01343 549468

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

Abbeyvale Nursing Home Duff Avenue, Elgin, IV30 1QS Tel: 01343 547350 Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care Home 2 Institution Road, Elgin, IV30 1RP Tel: 01343 542281 The Grove Care Home Pluscarden Road Elgin, IV30 8TE Spynie Care Home Duffus Road, Elgin IV30 5JG Tel: 01343 552255 Whinnybank Resiential Home Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 814067

PHARMACIES Alliance Pharmacy 39 Main Street, New Elgin, Elgin. Tel: 01343 542186 Bishopmill Pharmacy 20 North Street, Elgin, IV30 4EF Tel: 01343 547393 Boots The Chemist 110-112 High Street, Town Centre, Elgin, IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 543311 Boots The Chemist Springfield Retail Park Tel: 01343 543685 Boots The Chemist Glassgreen Centre, Thornhill Rd, Elgin, IV30 6DX Tel: 01343 542186

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

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

G.F Duthie Pharmacy 18 Grant Street, Elgin, IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 835370 G.F Duthie Pharmacy 26 Harbour Street, Hopeman, IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830249 Lhanbryde Pharmacy 32 St Andrews Road, Lhanbryde, IV30 8NZ Tel: 01343 842531

PODIATRISTS/ CHIROPODISTS Elgin Physiotherapy & Mckerrow Podiatry 28 Institution,Road, Elgin, IV30 1QT Tel: 01343 549028

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

Footworks Chiropody 12 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1LE Tel: 01343 545684

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

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ORTHODONTISTS Moray Orthodontics 89 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 540300

Moray Foot Clinic 42 Moss Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 6JH Tel: 01343 550098 PHYSIOTHERAPY Elgin Chartered Physiotherapy Centre 28 Institution,Road, Elgin, IV30 1QT Tel: 01343 559700

Lynda Anderson Chartered Physiotherapist Elgin Tel: 01343 550382 Physiotherapy Pilates 28 Institution Road, Elgin Tel: 01343 559700 POOL AND FITNESS Moray Leisure Centre Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP Tel: 01343 550033

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Church Listings Alves Church First Sunday every month 11.30am. Call: 01309 690474. Birnie & Pluscarden Church Sunday worship at 11am alternating weekly between Birnie & Pluscarden. All welcome. Burghead Free Church Sunday service at 11am with Sunday school and crèche. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 7pm. Contact Peter Turnbull 07841 777482. Visit burgheadfreechurch.org Elgin and Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, Sunday School and crèche 11am. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morison: 01343 542196.

Elgin Community Church (Church of God) Family Worship Sundays 10:30am, Start Right Toddler Group: Tues 10am 11:30am (Term Time) Bible Study: Wed at 7pm. Contact Pastor Manuel on 01343 546654

Elgin High Church Sunday service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker: 01542 832662. Gordon Chapel Scottish Episcopal Church Fochabers. Sunday Family Eucharist 10am. First Wednesday Communion 2.30pm. 2nd Sunday Evensong 6.30pm. Tel: 01542 882782. www.gordonchapel.org.uk Holy Trinity Elgin. Sundays 8am: Holy Communion. 11am: Family Eucharist. 6.30pm: evening service. Tel: 01343 547505. Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm.

Elgin Baptist Church Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, pre-Sunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class. Evenings 6pm. Youth fellowship 7.30pm. Tel: 01343 547743. Elgin Church of God Pinetree Crescent, Elgin. Sunday Worship 10:30am followed by refreshments in church cafe. All welcome. Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles Church Hall), Greyfriars Street. Sundays 10.30am. Childrens’ church and crèche available. Tel: 01343 543624.

Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Sunday club12.30pm (Sept - May). Gospel meeting 6.30pm. Tel: 01343 812211. www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk

Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm: Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts and the homeless. Sundays 12.30pm: preachin’, prayin’ and singin’ followed by lunch. Sundays 12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers. New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV30 6BN. Tel: 07730 256543. Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk Lossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays 9:15am, 11am (and junior church) and 6pm. Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids church (P4-P7). Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062. www.lossiebaptist.org

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Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland Sundays 11am and 6pm including Sunday school. www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie MORAY COAST BAPTIST CHURCH (LOSSIEMOUTH) Sunday services at 10:30am. Thursday night Bible study at 7pm. Crèche available for each service. Call 07862 898939 for more information, or visit www.moraycoastbc.com. Pastor Donald Clough Moray Grace Fellowship The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Sundays 10.30am. Contact Vic Cameron: 07738 260550 Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com. Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com Parish of Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman First Sunday of the month, united service 10.30am. On other Sundays, services are 10am at Hopeman and 11.30am at Duffus or Spynie. Contact Rev. Jenny Adams: 01343 830276. Website: www.duffusparish.co.uk St Andrews-Lhanbryd and Urquhart Parish Church Sundays 11am including young church and crèche. Evening services 7pm on

last Sunday of month at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart. Contact Andrew Robertson: 01343 843765. St Gerardine’s High Church Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship 11am. Contact Rev. G McKee 01343 208852 (manse). 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. February, April, June, August, October, and December in St Columba’s South & The Williamson Hall, Duff Avenue at 10:30am. Wednesdays 6:30pm & Thursdays 12.30pm at St. Giles Church. Minister: Rev Stevie Thomson. Call 01343 551501 or visit elginstgileschurch.co.uk St James Church of Scotland Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship 11am including crèche and Sunday school. 6pm: evening service . 7pm: Hands & Feet youth group. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford: 07817 504042. St Margaret’s Church Lossiemouth. Sunday 9.30am: Family Eucharist . Thursdays 10am: Holy Communion. Thursdays 5pm: evening prayer. St Michael’s Parish Church of Scotland Dallas. Family service at 12pm followed by tea & fellowship. Tel. 01309.672380 or 01343.890420. St Sylvester's Catholic Church Elgin. Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm. Sunday Mass 11.45am. Tel: 01343 542280.

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6 The Dominies Lhanbryde, IV30 8QZ Tel: 08000236349 www.alistairgrantelectrical.co.uk

Tel: 07738555773 Email: zegels@yahoo.com

11, Roseisle Drive, Elgin, IV30 4NT Tel: 01343 544110

GM APPLIANCE CARE

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Devon View, Lochiepots Road, Miltonduff Elgin IV30 8TG Tel: 01343 551392 DRIVEWAY EUROSCOT DRIVEWAYS CO. LTD.

1 Forteath Avenue, Elgin, IV30 1TQ Tel: 01343 545555/ 01224 640111 Email: euroscotpic@ gmail.com www.euroscotdrives. co.uk

Tel: 01343 611827 JACK CARMICHAEL

CAMPBELL & MCHARDY

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We undertake all types of domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural installations and repairs. We also undertake IT and fibre optic cabling including network cablingCAT5e, CAT6e and fibre optic. Unit 12, Linkwood Industrial Estate, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1XS Tel: 01343 543516 Email: admin@campbellandmchardy.co.uk

16 Beechfield Rd, Elgin. IV30 6RT Tel: 01343 548252

10 Pinefield Parade, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AG Tel: 01343 552412 www.flooringscotland.com

MARK DEACON ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Brenmar, 28 High School Drive, Elgin. IV30 6UE Tel: 01343 545914 MCDONALD & MUNRO LTD

Moycroft Industrial Estate, 4, Elgin. IV30 1XZ Tel: 01343 545837

THE FLOOR STUDIO

4 Southfield Drive, Elgin. IV30 6GR Tel: 01343 552865 Email: info@thefloorstudio.com www.the-floorstudio. com/index.php

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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MORAY CHANQUANSHU

MARBLE COMPANY

FOOD PROCESSING THE DIPPING LAB SPEYFRUIT LTD, THE FRUIT & VEG SPECIALISTS

12 Chanonry Rd S, Elgin. IV32 6NG Tel: 01343 547733 www.speyfruit.co.uk

8 Chanonry Spur, Elgin IV30 6NB Tel: 07711390923 Email: thedippinglab@ gmail.com GARDENS/LANDSCAPE

FURNITURE AND CAR-

DESIGN

PET CENTRE

Archie McAllan Regular Classes in Forres and Elgin Tel: 07799 064964 Email: archie@moray quanshu.co.uk www.morayquanshu .co.uk

ELGIN MARBLE COMPANY

New Elgin Road, Elgin IV30 6BA Tel: 01343 547289 Email: sally@elginmarble.co.uk

FORRES TREE SERVICES ELGIN FURNITURE & CARPET CENTRE

53-55 South Street, Elgin, IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 544497 Email: elginfurniture@aol.com

The Yard, Crofts of Buinach, Kellas, Elgin IV30 8TS Tel: 01343 890765/ 07532 432543 Email: info@forrestreeservices.com

BUCKIE FURNITURE & CARPET CENTRE

LE JARDIN

45 - 49 West Church Street, AB56 1BP Tel: 01542 832653 Email: buckiefurniture@ gmail.com www.buckie-furniture.eu

Tree Trunks, Findrassie, Elgin. IV30 5PP Tel: 07860 116002

MONUMENTAL MASON & MEMORIALS

GLEANER OILS LTD

JOHN REID

Ashgrove Rd, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1UU Tel: 0800 833 534 Email: info@gleaner.co.uk www.gleaner.co.uk

STONEMASONRY

KENNELS

Ivy Cottage, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8TT Tel: 07447484759 Email: jrstonemasonry@ gmail.com www.jrstonemasonry.com

BRUMLEY BRAE KEN-

MOTORING

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GARAGE

Eastwood Calcots, Elgin, IV30 8NQ Tel: 07740 421967

ALLAN MURDOCH AUTO-

THREAPLANDS LTD

BODIES

Threaplands Garden Centre,Lhanbryde IV30 8LN Tel: 01343 842 245 Email: nursery@threaplands. com www.threaplands.co.uk

22 Perimeter Rd, Pinefield Ind Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AF Tel: 01343 569018 Email: allanmurdoch@hotmail.co.uk

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Brumley Brae, Elgin IV30 5PP Tel: 01343 544411 Email: info@brumleybrae.co.uk www.brumleybrae.co.uk GROOMLANDS KENNELS (ES T/A)

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ALEXANDER WALLACE TOYOTA

3 Chanonry Road South, Chanonry Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 6NG Tel: 01343 548841 www.alexanderwallace.t oyota.co.uk SKS COATINGS MORAY

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Trades List Email: shaunstewart9@hotmail.co.uk PAINT & DECORATORS

MORRIS MANN DECORA-

Unit 35, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XY Tel: 01343 540814

ALAN MORTIMER

Auchtertyre Bungalow, Elgin. IV30 8UD Tel: 01343 543598 IAN COPLAND PAINTER

PAUL GRANT PAINTER & DECORATOR

34 Beechfield Rd, Elgin. IV30 6RT Tel: 07971 168992

J COLLIE LTD

23 Balmoral Terrace Elgin. IV30 4JH Tel: 01343 548 604

ANDERSON PEST PREVENTION

Tel: 07967226297 Email: andersonpestprevention@gmail.com

30 Braemorriston Road, Elgin Tel: 01343 547829/ 07887 611984 BRUCE PLUMBING & HEATING

PET CARE

R G WILSON LTD

HYDROTHERAPY

1 Perimeter Road, Elgin. IV30 6AF Tel: 01343 544256 www.painteranddecoratorselgin.co.uk

Unit 1,Linkwood Lane, Elgin. IV30 1HX Tel: 01343 559 400 Email: kikiinthesnow@ hotmail.com PLANT HIRE

T MONE PAINTERS & DECORATORS LTD

K & D SERVICES

2 Perimeter Spur, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AQ Tel: 01343540064/ 07785 766850 www.decoratorelgin. co.uk

1 Hallowood Road Elgin IV30 8NP Tel: 01343 860 344/ 07855 312 077 www.kdserviceselgin.co.uk/contact-us PLASTERERS

T STABLES PAINTER &

J S MCCOOK

DECORATOR

RAYS PLASTERERS

Enfield, Lossiemouth Road, Elgin. IV30 4LF Tel: 01343 543302 MIKE GEORGE PAINTER

45 Templand Road, Lhanbryde, Elgin. IV30 8PP Tel: 01343 843927

& DECORATOR

TJ’S PAINT SHOP

38 Birnie Cir, Elgin IV30 6JD Tel: 01343 319783

5 Parade Spur South, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AJ Tel: 07717 453567 E: onespainter@aol.com

6 North Covesea Terrace, Lossiemouth. IV31 6LZ Tel: 07972875171 E:moggnluk@yahoo.co .uk

BOB MORRISON BOILER MAINTENANCE

HIGHLAND

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If your current décor looking a little tired? A fresh lick of paint or brand new wallpaper pattern can completely transform a room. 28 Russell Place Elgin. IV30 4PJ Tel: 01343 544 429/ 07710 488 786 Email: iancopland.painter@ sky.com iancoplandpainting.co.uk

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PLUMBING & HEATING

7 Seafield Cres, Elgin IV30 1RE Tel: 01343 543604 CHRISTIE HEATING & PLUMBING

5 Bracany Park, Fogwatt IV30 8FJ Tel: 01343 862832 Email: gordchrist@btinternet.c om DAVID GUIDI HEATING & PLUMBING ENGINEER

Torridon, Macdonald Drive, Lossiemouth IV31 6LP Tel: 01343 810765/ 07751 821559 Email: davidguidi@hotmail.com www.davidguidi.co.uk/ contact ELSCO HEATING

69 Wards Road, Elgin. IV30 1TE Tel: 01343 819676/ 07742 008940 E:info@elsco.co.uk

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STAY WARM BOILER

PLUMBING

AND HEATING SERVICES

2 Newfield Pl, Elgin IV30 4DD Tel: 01343 542943

Tel: 01343 542361 Email: tommyomand@ hotmail.co.uk

NEIL HADDEN PLUMB-

WATSON PLUMBING &

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HEATING

8 Chanonry St, Chanonry Ind Est, Elgin, IV30 6NF Tel: 01343 541887 Email: neil@neilhadden.co.uk

7 West High Street, Elgin. IV30 4DJ Tel: 01343 552563

RON DUNCAN: PLUMBING & HEATING

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12 Academy St, Elgin IV30 1LJ Tel: 01343 541508 REMOVALS EASYMOVE REMOVALS

4 Masonhaigh Rise, Burghead. IV30 5WW Tel: 01343 559594/ 07912 424512 Email: easymoveremovals@ live.co.uk

SCANDIHEAT

11 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen. AB11 5DJ Tel: 07899302213 Email: lars@scandiheat.co.uk SIMPSON PLUMBERS

ROOFING MORAY TRUSSES LTD

Tel: 01343 540400 Email: admin-moraytrussesltd@btconnect.com

LTD

3 E Back St, Elgin IV30 4EQ Tel: 01343 542033

J GORDON WILLIAMSON LTD

Moycroft Industrial

AES SOLAR AES Building, Lea Road Forres. IV36 1AU Tel: 01309 671086 STORAGE DLP STORAGE

Self Storage Facility The Begrow, Duffus, Elgin IV30 5QW Tel: 01343 830416 www.lindsaystorage elgin.co.uk SUPPLIERS FOR CARAVAN, ACCESORIES AND TRAILERS S & D HARPER LTD

Edgar Rd, Elgin. IV30 6YQ Tel: 01343 547522/ 01343 540604 Email: stuart@sdharper.co.uk www.sdharper.co.uk TILERS LOSSIE TILER'S

SKIP HIRE

Email: info@lossietilers.co.uk TILING KEITH MILNE TILING LTD

Find us on Facebook! 7 Leonach Place, Elgin IV30 6JT Tel: 01343 556433

SOLAR

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ENGINEERS

Woodside House, Birnie, Elgin. IV30 8RW Tel: 01343 860440 / 07768 414011 Email: info@ronduncanplumbing.co.uk www.ronduncanplumbing.co.uk

Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XZ Tel: 01343 543331/ 501343 47496 Email: info@jgordonwilliamson.com www.morayskiphire. co.uk

19 Communuty Way, Lossiemouth. IV31 6RL Tel: 01343 815107/ 07837 815107

TIMBER PRODUCTS ECOWOODWORKS

Rothills House, Duffus, Elgin. IV30 5QA Tel: 01340 83535/ 07887 386340 Email: rob@ecowoodworks. co.uk WINDOWS, DOORS ETC ALI PATERSON LTD

Tel: 01343 842752 / 07974 447268 Email: ali-paterson@ hotmail.co.uk

ERIC MACDONALD JOINERY MANUFACTURER

Find us on Facebook! Grampian Road Workshops, Elgin. IV30 1XN Tel: 01343 544915

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Schools Schools Lhanbryde Pre-School Playgroup

Torridon Pre-School Nursery

Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8UW Tel: 01343 551664

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

23a King Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PZ Tel: 01343 813342

Bishopmill Pre-School Centre

Liberty Kids

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

PRE-SCHOOLS Ark Childcare

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

Double Decker Playgroup (Partner Centre) Duffus Hall, St. Peters Road, Duffus, Elgin, IV30 5RR Tel: 07985 513183

Earthtime’s Outdoor Nursery Duffus Hall, St. Peters Road, Duffus, IV30 5RR Tel: 01343 541335

East Beach Nursery Queens Lane, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DR Tel: 01343 810091

East End Pre-School Nursery nstitution Road, Elgin IV30 1RP Contact: Mrs Gail McIntosh, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 542381

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

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

Reidhaven Street, Elgin, IV30 1QH Tel: 01343 731010

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

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

Miltonduff Playgroup Miltonduff Village Hall, Miltonduff, Elgin, IV30 8TG Tel: 07738159805

Rainbow Castle Childcare Moray Leisure Centre, Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP Tel: 01343 550033

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

St. Gerardine's Pre-School Nursery

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

VIP CHILDCARE

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

Seafield Primary School Deanshaugh Terrace, Bishopmill, Elgin IV30 4ES. Contact: Mrs Morven Snodgrass, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 547792

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

Burghead Primary School Grant Street, Burghead, IV30 5QU. Contact: Mr Tristan Walker, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 835529

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

New Elgin Primary School

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

Hopeman Primary School School Road, Hopeman IV30 5TQ. Contact: Elaine Andrew, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 830281

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

West End Primary School Mayne Road, Elgin IV30 1PA Contact: Mrs Amanda Cox & Mrs Glenda Collis (Job-Share), Acting 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

Hythehill Primary School

Elgin High School High School Drive, New Elgin, Elgin IV30 6UD Contact: Mr Hugh McCulloch Tel: 01343 54518

St Sylvesters Nursery

St. Margaret's Crescent, Lossiemouth, IV31 6RF. Contact: Mrs Susanne Gilbert Head Teacher Tel: 01343 812014

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

Mosstowie Primary School

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

Stramash Outdoor Nursery Aldroughty, Elgin IV30 1UE Tel: 01631 566080

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

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

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Mon 1st May 2017

New Year’s Day

Local Holiday ‡

Mon 5th Jun 2017

New Year’s Day (substitute) Tues 2nd Jan 2018

Father’s Day

Sun 18th Jun 2017

Epiphany

Longest Day

Wed 21st Jun 2017

Burns Night

Local Holiday §

Mon 26th Jun 2017

Shrove Tuesday

Mon 7th Aug 2017

Valentine’s Day

Wed 14th Feb 2018

Mon 14th Aug 2017

Ash Wednesday St David’s Day

Wed 14th Feb 2018 Thurs 1st Mar 2018

Mothering Sunday

Sun 11th Mar 2018

Summer Bank Holiday Local Holiday ‡ Local Holiday §

Mon 4th Sep 2017

Local Holiday ‡

Mon 18th Sep 2017

Mon 1st Jan 2018 Sat 6th Jan 2018 Thurs 25th Jan 2018 Tues 13th Feb 2018

Mon 16th Oct 2017

St Patrick’s Day

British Summertime Ends

Sun 29th Oct 2017

Palm Sunday

Halloween

Tues 31st Oct 2017

Maundy Thursday

Local Holiday §

Bonfire Night Remembrance Sunday

Sun 5th Nov 2017 Sun 12th Nov 2017

Sat 17th Mar 2018 Sun 25th Mar 2018

Good Friday

Thurs 29th Mar 2018 Fri 30th Mar 2018

British Summertime Starts

Sun 25th Mar 2018

St Andrew’s Day

Thurs 30th Nov 2017

April Fool’s Day

Shortest Day

Thurs 21st Dec 2017

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Christmas Day

Mon 25th Dec 2017

Boxing Day

Tues 26th Dec 2017

Hogmanay

Sun 31st Dec 2017

Sun 1st Apr 2018

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: Sue Richards Venue: Mosstowie Primary School

Frequency: 6-weekly Time: 7:30pm Areas covered: Alves • Clackmarras • Roseisle • Dallas • Duffus • Fogwatt • Miltonduff • Barnhill • Pittendreich • Pluscarden • Gordonstoun • Longmorn (excl. Gedloch) • Spynie (Quarrywood) • Kellas • Newton • Thomshill • Coltfield • Birnie (excl. Glenlatterach)

Burghead & Cummingston Community Council Chairperson: Mr Billy Davidson Secretary: Mr Les Taylor 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: Mrs Heather Sheils 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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Elgin Area School Holiday Dates - (Moray Council Schools) for 2016/2017 (all dates inclusive) Spring Holiday Ends Fri 14th Apr 2017 Summer Term Starts Mon 17th Apr 2017 Occasional Day Lossie and Milne’s Fri 28th Apr 2017 May Day Holiday Mon 1st May 2017 In-Service Day Thurs 18th May 2017 In-Service Day Fri 19th May 2017 Summer Term Ends Fri 30th Jun 2017 Summer Holiday Starts Mon 3rd Jul 2017 for 2017/2018 (all dates inclusive) Summer Holiday Ends In-Service Day

Fri 11th Aug 2017 Mon 14th Aug 2017

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.................. 03457 484950

Autumn Term Starts Autumn Term Ends Autumn Holiday Starts Autumn Holiday Ends Winter Term Starts In-Service Day In-Service Day Christmas Holiday Starts Christmas Holiday Ends Spring Term Starts Mid Term Holiday Mid Term Holiday Spring Term Ends Spring Holiday Starts Spring Holiday Ends Spring Holiday Starts

Tues 15th Aug 2017 Fri 6th Oct 2017 Mon 9th Oct 2017 Fri 20th Oct 2017 Mon 23rd Oct 2017 Mon 13th Nov 2017 Tues 14th Nov 2017 Mon 25th Dec 2017 Fri 5th Jan 2018 Mon 8th Jan 2018 Fri 9th Feb 2018 Mon 12th Feb 2018 Thurs 29th Mar 2018 Fri 30th Mar 2018 Fri 13th Apr 2018 Fri 30th Mar 2018

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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Calendar May 13 Saturday - 14 Sunday Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend Formerly the Cairngorms Nature Festival. Celebrates the National Park’s widlfie and scenery. Events will range from family friendly hands-on activities to unique nature trips for the discerning nature lover. Tel: 01479 873535

20 Saturday - 21 Sunday Gordon Castle 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: 01343 820244 www.gordoncastlehighland games.co.uk

20 Saturday World Whisky Day 2016 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? All you need is a bottle of whisky to share with your friends. World Whisky day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly - it’s all about making whisky fun and enjoyable. www.worldwhiskyday.com

27 Saturday Laggan 10k Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run From Laggan Village Hall, with spectacular scenery along the road to the beautiful Corrieyairack pass.

May cont. Tel: 01528 544 796 www.laggan.com

Highland and Moray Food and Drink Festival 10am - 4pm. Taste, sample and buy from the 50 plus delicious business who will be exhibiting throughout Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

28 Sunday The 19th 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

June 4 Sunday Elgin Rotary Club Diageo Marafun 2017 The event will form teams of 5 completing a relay race around Elgin’s Town Centre, completing the distance of a Marathon. Stallholders from various Charities and Organisations. Tel: 01343 543736 www.elginrotary.co.uk

9 Friday - 11 Sunday 42nd TMSA Keith Festival A great weekend of music, dance and song. Tel: Sandy McCombie on 01542 882638 or Wilma Murdoch on 01542 887362 keithfestival@gmail.com for more details.

16 Friday - 25 Sunday Moray Walking Festival Scotland’s Midsummer Walking Festival with walks,

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June cont. events and activities for all ages and abilities. www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

17 Saturday - 18 Sunday Brew at the Bog Bogbain Farm nr. Inverness Scotland’s best new music festival full of emerging musical talent, craft beer and street food. www.brewatthebog.com

June cont. 24 Saturday - 25 Sunday Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy 9am - 5pm. Dance, music, crafts and the best regional food and drink all in the beautiful natural setting of Portsoy Harbour. Tel: 01261 842951 contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com

25 Sunday Burgie International Horse Trials 9am - 5pm Burgie House, by Forres. Tel: 01343 850128 secretary@burgie.org www.burgie.org

17 Saturday - 24 Saturday Maggie Fair Garmouth. Historical annual event first held on 30th June 1587. Varous events throughout the week - ceilidh, talent show, with the actual Fair being held on 24th.

23 Friday - 25 Sunday FIddler of Strathspey Festival Fiddle competition, workshops, Fiddlers’ Rally, concert and ceilidh. Festival Sunday service and lunch tbc. www.thegrantownsociety.org

24 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.pipingatforres.com

The Scottish Bikeathon 10am in and around centre of Kingussie. 26 mile cycle through stunning scenery raising money for Chest,Heart and Sroke Scotland. All riders receive a t-shirt and medal for taking part. paul.corrigan@chss.org.uk www.cyclefriendlykingussie.org

29 Thursday - 2nd July European Tour Golf Challenge Tour@Spey Valley Golf Course Aviemore. Details TBC

July 1 Saturday - 8 Saturday Seafest Week Station Park, East Esplanade, Lossiemouth, IV31 6NR. Arts, culture and heritage, exhibitions, festivals, food and drink, outdoor activities, sailing and marine. www.facebook.com/moraysea fest/

8 Saturday Forres Highland Games 12.30pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres. Traditional Highland Games with massed pipe bands, tug

Calendar July cont. o” war, heavy events, highland dancing, grass cycling, and a road race, etc. Tel: 01309 673289. michaelwscott@btinternet.com

15 Saturday Inverness Highland Games 11am - 6pm. Bught Park, Inverness. Traditional Highland Games plus the Forge Gym Strong Woman event and another attempt at the legendary Stonemason’s Stone. Tel: 01463 785006 invernesshighlandgames.com

Tomintoul Highland Games - The Friendly Games 11am - 5.30pm. 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. tomintoulhighlandgames@ hotmail.co.uk

July cont.

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 Phone: 01343 813164 www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

16 Sunday – 22 Saturday Hopeman Gala A week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk

August cont.

28 Friday - 30 Sunday

3 Thursday.

6 Sunday - 7 Monday

Speyfest

Black Isle Show

Keith Country Show

Fochabers. Now in its 22nd year, enjoy the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. www.speyfest.com

8am - 7pm. Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

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: 07816 316559 www.keithshow.org.uk

3 Thursday – 5 Saturday 29 Saturday

Belladrum Festival

125th Dufftown Highland Games

Belladrum Estate, Beauly. Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages. Phone: 01463 741366 www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

11am - 5pm. Held on the last Saturday in July since 1892, full programme of all light and heavy events, afternoon teas and beer tent. dufftownhighlandgames.com

Nairn Show 10am, Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn. Livestock exhibitions, Craft Fair, Trade Stands, Show Jumping and much more. Phone: 01667 455214 secretary@nairnshow.org.uk www.nairnshow.org.uk

August TBC

14 Friday - 16 Sunday

August

Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival 2017 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

2 Wednesday Black Isle Horse Show 8am - 5pm. Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

10 Thursday Grantown Show

4 Friday – 5 Saturday Highland Field Sports Fair 10am - 5.30pm. Moy, Inverness-shire. Entertainment and activities for all the family with an emphasis on field sports. Phone: 01808 521466 www:moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk

5 Friday Newtonmore Highland Games 10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore Phone: 01540 673348. dick@cheyne108900.wanado o.co.uk www.newtonmorehighlandga mes.co.uk

6 Saturday Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games 11am - 5.30pm. High School Playing Fields, Aberlour. Highland dancing starts at 11am, all other events start 1pm Phone: 01340 810436 brian@ashg.scot www.aboutaberlour.co.uk/theaberlour-strathspey-highlandgames/

8am-5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HX. Agricultural show, trade stands, pageant and evening dance Phone: 01343 551113 grantownshow@btinternet.com

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.com

12 Saturday Abernethy Highland Games 10am - 5pm. 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 kids events get going. The day ends at approximately 5pm. The Games also play host to the annual Clan Grant Gathering. www.nethybridge.com/highlan dgames

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

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Calendar August cont. Phone 01997 433554 mac@albagames.co.uk www: strathpeffer.org/content/strathpeff er-highland-games

14 Monday - 16 Wednesday The Speyside Challenge Sponsored walking event for all ages to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now through arguably Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. events@breastcancernow.org Tel: 0333 20 70 300 www.thekiltwalk.co.uk

15 Tuesday - 20 Sunday Boys Amateur Golf Championship TBC. The Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Highlands First played in 1921, this stroke play qualifier is followed by a match play format. Past champions of the Boys Amateur Championship include golfing superstars Matt Fitzpatrick and Sergio Garcia. Tel: 01334 460000 amateurentries@randa.org www.randa.org

August cont. September cont. 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. kiminto@tiscali.co.uk www.speysidewayrace.co.uk

25 Friday - 28 Monday ‘Thunder in the Glens’ Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rally Aviemore. Currently the largest Harley-Davidson rally in the United Kingdom[6] and Europe. Running over the last weekend of August every year, the event consists of Harley-Davidson displays, rallies and live music. Scottish rock band Big Country, and band RPJ[2] performed at the 2016 festival.

September

19 Saturday

2 Saturday

The Nairn Royal Brackla Highland Games

Carve Carrbridge

11.30am - 5pm. The Links, Marine Rd. Traditional Highland Games with many activities and entertainment, including Highland dancing, pipe contests, heavy events and track and field. www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk

8th Speyside Way Race The Speyside Way Race Ultra Marathon returned to the Scottish Ultra calendar in 2010. The original route

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 info@carvecarrbridge.com www.carvecarrbridge.com

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September Braemar Highland Gathering 9.30am - 5pm. Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar. Traditional Highland gathering and sports events, attended by members of the Royal Family. Tel: 01339 741098 bookings@braemargathering.org www.braemargathering.org/

12 Tuesday – 17 Sunday Nairn Book and Arts Festival The festival offers literary talks, musical performance, drama and art exhibitions to the Highlands of Scotland. enquiries@nairnfestival.co.uk www.nairnfestival.co.uk

16 Saturday Cairngom Adventure Triathlon 2017 An exciting and challenging event in the outstanding and unique environment of the Cairngorms National Park – a special habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Teams of 2 raise money for local young talented athletes. Entries open on 2nd May. info@cairngormadventuretriat hlon.org

25 Monday - 29 Friday Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival The festival is located in Dufftown, a picturesque village that’s nestled in the heart of Speyside. Throughout the Festival several distillieries that are not normally open to the public invite whisky enthusiasts to tour their facilities and sample their products. www.spiritofspeyside.com

September cont. 24 Sunday Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running 10am. 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

October 7 Saturday 24th 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. goldenspurtle@carrbridge.com www.goldenspurtle.com

15 Sunday Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K for all Starts at Glenmore -a highland route without the hills! E: info@badaguish.org

November Early Nov Bonfires & Fireworks Cooper Park, Elgin and Grant Park, Forres, etc. Check local press for details.

Calendar December

January cont

February cont

March Cont.

Christmas Eve

11 Monday

17 Saturday

0844 875 1411 or

Torch light procession

Burning of the Clavie Burghead 6pm.

Inverness Annual Fiddlers’ Rally

info@invernesshalfmarathon.

through the streets of Aviemore complete with

Every Jan crowds of people

Over 100 musicians on stage

Santa and his reindeers.

come to Burghead to

for this spetacular Scottish

celebrate the beginning of the

26 Saturday

event, celebrating the 40th

New Year. The Clavie is a

anniversary of Inverness

Burghead Boxing Day Swim

handmade barrel filled with

Fiddlers. Empire Theatre,

timber and tar. It is set alight

Eden Court, Inverness. For

Bandstand Beer & Music Festival

Burghead Harbour

and paraded through the

info call 01463 234234 or

Crescent Road, Nairn. Largest

This event has been running

streets of the town. Pieces of

www.eden-court.co.uk.

independent beer festival in

for years and has raised vast

charred wood are handed out

amounts for a variety of

by the Clavie King and his

charities.

crew, who are all men from

Inverness Music Festival

music and great food

Phone: 01343 835457

Burghead itself. The Burning

Competitive music festival

throughout.

helen.main@btinternet.com

of the Clavie is a local, ancient

open to all ages and abilities.

www.braevalhotel.co.uk

www.burgheadboxingday

1,600-year custom well worth

Closing dates for entries is

swim.co.uk

seeing.

20th November 2016. For info

www.burghead.com

call 01463 716616 or

Daffodil Walks @ Brodie Castle

office@invernessmusic

10.30am - 4pm

festival.org

Guided walks allow you to

The Nairn Road Runners Turkey Trot

February

25 Saturday - 8 March

and this year it starts and

March

finishes at the Maggot Sports

TBC

Ground in Nairn. It is a great

Groove Cairngorm

TBC

Aviemore. The UK’s only

Aviemore Adventure Festival

calories from Christmas Day. Registration and refreshments will be Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. This is a predicted time run and no timekeeping devices to be used. Prizes will be awarded for the best fancy dress runner. www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

snowsports festival. Experience snowsports during the day at the cairngorm mountain resort along with a host of DJ’s and live acts. E: @groovecairngorm Tel: 01463 718555 www.groovecairngorm.com

January 2018

April TBC

the Highlands. 140+ different ales to choose from, live

see these magnificent flowers

11am. Held every Boxing Day,

way to burn off all those extra

co.uk.

An annual festival celebrating: Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Expeditions with a programme of outdoor activities, taster sessions, in-store gear testing events, workshops, film screenings and guest lectures

in bloom. Entry: £3 per head www.nts.org.uk

Spirit of Speyside Festival 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

from world leading adventurers and outdoor sportspeople.

2 Thursday - 6 Monday

www.aviemoreadventure.org

Gordonstoun Junior Highland Games

Food on Film Festival, Kingussie

TBC

11am - 5pm. Junior Sports

Aviemore Dog Sled Race

Grounds, Gordonstoun, Elgin.

Two day timed trials

A feast of local food, celebrity

Inverness Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run

organized by the Siberian

chefs, short films,

Husky Club of Great Britain.

documentaries and features

The race is run on forest trails

to make you laugh, make you

around the beautiful Loch

think and make you hungry!

Morlich, in the shadow of the

www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

TBC

Cairngorm mountains. www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk.

A popular race that attracts celebrities and professional runners, as well as thousands of keen amateurs. The race starts on Bught Road and continues parallel to the RIver Ness. For info call Malcolm

Teams of children from all over the North East of Scotland taking part in traditional Highland Games. All money raised goes to chosen charities, which are different every year. juniorhighlandgames,co.uk

Sutherland, Race Director on

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