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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 28 A veritable plethora of choice! page Clubs and societies 34 Join up and get connected with your community page Medical and health information 44 For all your emergency care page Churches 43 For a spiritual uplift page Trades list 46 When you just can’t find the tradesmen - look here page Schools information 50 All the schools in the area page Local holidays 52 Take a well deserved day off page Community Councils 52 When you need to know who to contact page Useful numbers 52 Many of the numbers you use regularly page Calender 55 The whole year in print - a useful guide

The Annual Forres 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 Information supplied to us or gained from the internet may sometimes be out of date.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 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.

are a number of football pitches within the area.

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 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.

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

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

Football 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).

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 Curtis Cup and the European Tour coming to the area.

Golfing 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

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With many beautiful routes around Moray you’ll be spoiled for choice Explore the forests of Culbin, Roseisle and Lossiemouth.

The Dava Way is also accessible to horses. An excellent leaflet produced by the Moray Equestrian Access Group can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office in the Falconer Museum in Forres.

There are a number of organisations offering riding lessons including Burgie Equine Centre, Equus Equestrian Centre, Moray Group Riding For The Disabled, Tomintoul Riding Centre, Garmouth Riding Centre, Rashcrook Equestrian, Logie Farm Riding Centre, and Mundole Equestrian Centre.

Mountain Bike Trails Local volunteers, working with Forest Enterprise, have created some fantastic mountain bike challenges through the forested hills 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 Huntly’s Cave are worthwhile to look at.

The Moray Mountaineering Club have members who are rock climbing enthusiasts who meet on a Wednesday evenings, usually at Cummingston sea cliffs.

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

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

Surfing There is good surfing to be had when the tides and wind are right. Lossiemouth is a favoured location,

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Things to see and do 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.

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

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

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

The Dava Way - between Forres and Grantown-onSpey

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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 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.

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.

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

6 Seafield Square, Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7AZ T: 03338 000848 / 07787 225021

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Things to see and do Craggan OutdoorsOffers easy access to a wide range of fun and challenging activities, for visitors of all ages and abilities. Activities include archery, clay pigeon shooting, climbing (indoor wall and outside rock crags), gorge walking, kayaking, mini-quads, mountain biking, paintball, pony trekking, raft building a zip wire and plenty more.

Craggan Golf Course, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NT. T: 01479 873283 Outfit Moray An award winning, outdoor education, charity based in Lossiemouth, Moray. They offer activities, tailored programmes and courses for schools, adults, families and groups.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 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

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Things to see and do 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.

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

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

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

The Loft at East Grange, Kinloss East Grange is a family run farm which has evolved into a multi-activity centre based around the loft coffee shop & bistro (which is an eat scotland accredited restaurant and bar) and venue. Offers a wide range of activities ensuring that your experience is the best it can possibly be! From Quad Bikes to Archery, Grass Sledging and Laser Tag – It caters for all tastes!

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East Grange, Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2UD T: 01343 850111 Universal Hall, Findhorn 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 Email: uhall@findhorn.org T: 01309 691170 The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth One of the very few venues hosting music, theatre & comedy in the North East of Scotland. Dedicated to promoting the arts at a local, national & international level, The Warehouse Theatre is one venue where you can discover the delights of the arts on your door step.

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

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

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

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

children’s play area.

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

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

Findhorn Marina & Boatyard Learn to sail or powerboat.

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

Captain’s Table Cafe for all your refreshment needs.

T: 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 Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Situated in one of Scotland's most glorious locations, nestled between the sand dunes of Nairn East Beach, the marina and a championship golf course. There is a great choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather. You can choose from a wide range of caravan holiday homes or make use of the touring and camping facilities.

Hoseasons :08448 471356 Parkdean: 08443 353450 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

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Enjoy archery, bushcraft, disc golf, footgolf, golf, gorge walking, high ropes, kayaking, lasertag, laser clays shooting, mini quads, mountain biking, River Spey canoe trips, rock climbing, zip wire & more!

Relax & refuel at our licensed cafe.

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

romantic vision of a medieval Scottish castle.

2 miles south of Dufftown on the A941.

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

T: 01343 541 292 / 07784 232904 info@moraytours.com

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.

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

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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 e: info@cawdorcastle.com Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness The three chambered cairns, each surrounded by a ring of standing stones, form one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Scotland. Several of the stones have carved cupmarks. IV2 5EU Craigellachie Bridge A cast iron arch bridge located at Craigellachie, near the village of Aberlour.

It was designed by the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford and built from 1812–1814. The bridge has a single span of

approximately 46 metres (151 ft) Culloden Battlefield Scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. The final Jacobite uprising ended here on 16 April, 1746, when the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was crushed by Government forces, led by the Duke of Cumberland.

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

Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU T: 0844 4932159 Duffus Castle Located just north of Elgin, Duffus Castle is a fine example of a motte and bailey castle. The original seat of the Moray family.

Strong footwear is recommended and parking is available.

Elgin Cathedral & The Biblical Gardens Elgin Cathedral, or the Lantern of the North as it is also known, is one of Scotland’s most beautiful buildings. Dating back to the thirteenth century the majority of it is now a ruin.

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.

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

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

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

• Tues: 10am - 8pm • Sat: 10am - 12noon Findhorn Heritage Centre and Ice House The Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London. Aspects of the local salmon fishing industry are displayed in these chambers. In the Centre, you will discover the secrets of the Sands of Findhorn Heritage where the story of Findhorn is told from prehistoric times to the present day. Open 2pm - 5pm daily in June, July and August. During May & Sept, open Sat & Sun only.

North Shore, Findhorn, IV36 3YE T: 01309 690659 Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre Opened in 1984, the museum houses a collection of gigs and carriages and an eclectic array of everyday objects showing the way of life and traditions of the north east of Scotland in the 18th &

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19th centuries. Opens Easter weekend and closes end of September. Mon: closed, Tues-Fri: 11am4pm, Sat-Sun: 2pm-4pm High Street, Fochabers,IV32 7DU T: 01343 821204 Fort George, Ardersier The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a base for the army of George II. Ardersier, Inverness IV1 7TD T: 01667 460232.

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

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.

T: 01667 493258 Kinloss Abbey, Forres It was the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North.

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

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

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

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RP T: 01340 810345 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

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Nairn Book and Arts Festival 2017 (12th – 17th September) Don’t miss the Nairn Book and Arts Festival, one of the largest arts events in the North of Scotland, and enjoy a packed six days of talks by well known Scottish authors, some of the best traditional music Scotland can offer, poetry readings, theatre performance for all ages, art exhibitions and workshops, and Fringe events.

On Saturday 2nd September, come along to Taste of the Festival – a delicious array of locally produced artisan food, with cookery demonstrations, a pop-up cafe and live music at the Community and Arts Centre.

Our exhibitions are a must-see – visit them at the Court House, the Community and Arts Centre, and United Reformed Church, and look out for our roving portrait artist, William Mather, who will sketch your portrait for a donation to charity. Artists at the WASPS Links Studios and Nairn Art Society at the Laing Hall also open their doors during Festival week.

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Things to see and do water wheel, but spoil heaps and foundations of other buildings can be seen across the burn. The mine can be reached by a short walk from the Well of the Lecht car park.

Ballindalloch, AB37 9ES T: 01479 870070 Little Cross, Elgin The Little Cross stands where the approach to the Cathedral leaves the High Street, Elgin. It was, apparently first erected in 1402 AD and marked the limits of the Cathedral Sanctuary. In its present form it consists of a tall column set on a flight of steps and capped by a sundial dated 1733, during which year the Cross was probably re-built but the copestone with carved figures is from some much earlier structure. The sundial and top of the column are now in the Museum having been replaced in facsimile in 1941.

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

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

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

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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 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.

T: 01340 820538 / 820380 Nelson Tower, Forres The Nelson Tower was built by the Forres Trafalgar Club in commemoration of Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

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

Visitors may climb to the top of the octagonal tower and enjoy spectacular views across the Moray Firth. They can also enjoy the exhibitions of local photographs and Nelson memorabilia shown in the Tower’s two upper rooms.

Open May - Sept, 2pm 4pm, Tues - Sun

Pluscarden Abbey Pluscarden Abbey is the home of a community of Benedictine Monks. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose.

Situated six miles southwest of Elgin in Moray, the monastery enjoys the peace and stillness of a secluded glen, but is easily reached by road from the town. The atmosphere of quiet reflection and of work dedicated to the glory of God is the same now as it was in the thirteenth century, when a community of monks first came to this

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Things to see and do 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

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northern Scotland.

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

Spynie Palace is now under the care of Historic Scotland, further information can be found on their website. Opening hours Summer 1st April 30th September, daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

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

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

Open May - Sept Mon - Fri 10am - 12noon, 2pm -4pm. Other times by arrangement T: 01309 672260 Stotfield Disaster Memorial On the morning of Christmas Day 1806, 21 men from Stotfield Village set to sea in three fishing boats taking advantage of calm weather.

The weather turned and the sea took all 21.

A beautifully made granite boat commemorates the lives of these men and the others who have been lost

at sea. Set on the West Beach Esplanade, it overlooks the natural harbour and on a fine day you can see the Northerly tip of Scotland.

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

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

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

The Thomson Monument, Forres Erected in 1857 on the sire, where there once stood a castle, this monument commemorates the life of James Thomson, a surgeon from Cromarty who died at the age of 31 in the Crimea.

The Tolbooth, Forres A govermmental building of some sort has stood on this site since records began but the building you see now was completed in 1849

and was home to Forres Town Council until 1976.

Now, the Community Council of the Royal Burgh of Forres hold their monthly meetings in the courtroom of The Tolbooth.

Thunderton House, Elgin Known for Bonnie Prince Charlie staying here on route to Culloden, Thunderton House is a cosy and friendly pub serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 9pm. It is also available for backpackers to lodge in.

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

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

During Visitor Season: T: 01807 580285 During winter months: T: 01309 673701 Tugnet Ice House, Spey Bay Built in 1830, it is reputedly the largest industrial ice house in Scotland. Tugnet Ice House nestles between the River Spey and the Moray Firth at the mouth of the Spey.

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7DU T: 01249 449500 Urquhart Castle, Inverness One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart Castle sits on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness. Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the

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The Whisky Line - Keith & Dufftown Railway Open weekends from Easter to September plus Fridays from June to September - See website for timetable

Special Events Calendar 17th - 18th June: 1940s Weekend 4th - 6th August: Teddy Bears Weekend 29th Sept - 1st Oct: Autumn Wh isky Festival 27th & 28th October: Ghost Train* 2nd,3rd,9th,10th,16th,17th Dec: Santa Specials* *Booking essential for these events Visit The Sidings Cafe for morning coffee, lunches and light snacks. Open daily until 4pm.

Telephone: 01340 821181 www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland, AB55 4BA We welcome charters and group bookings and have disabled facilities at both stations.

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Things to see and do Highlands. This is where St Columba is said to have worked miracles in the 6th century, where acts of chivalry and defiance provided inspiration during the Wars of Independence and where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles struggled with the Crown for power.

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

Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ T: 01456 450551 The Witches’ Stone This stone, thought to date from Pictish times and to have been used as an altar to the Sun God, marks the resting place of one of 3 barrels in which 3 witches were rolled down Cluny Hill and burned.

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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

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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 Tomintoul.

ridge between Glen Rinnes and the heads of Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. From the plateau-like summit there are extensive views over vast rolling hills and moors to the Cairngorms to the south and Ben Rinnes to the north.

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

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

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

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

• Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm • Sat: 11am-4pm • Sunday: closed November to March Visitors and groups

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

Corryhabbie Hill/Cooks Cairn from Glenlivet Corryhabbie is the highest point of the long moorland

welcome by special arrangement.

Founded in 1871, the Falconer Museum is one of the oldest in the district. The museum houses a wealth of Moray’s heritage and features displays on local history, social history, geology and archaeology.

Many events for crafts and history take place here for children and for adults.

April - Oct, Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Nov - Mar Closed Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH T: 01309 673701 Grantown Museum Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings and is a source of great pride to the people of Grantown.

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

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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

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Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill.

The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran, vintage, classic cars and motorbikes. Most of which are on the button ready to go. Added to this are the model cars and automobilia which make this a visit not to be missed.

Bridge Street, Elgin, IV30 4DE T: 01343 544933 Nairn Museum Situated in Viewfield House, Nairn Museum offers visitors and locals alike a fascinating insight into the life and times of the town and surrounding area over the centuries. The wide range of permanent displays featuring various aspects of Nairn's history are well laid out and informative and, in addition a huge collection of archive material is available for study. Each year there is also a special programme of visiting exhibitions. Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4:30pm & Sat, 10am - 1pm.

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

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

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 4BA T: 01340 821181 Strathspey Railway The Strathspey Railway in Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland, operates a 10 miles preserved railway from Aviemore to Broomhill via Boat of Garten, part of the former Inverness and Perth Junction Railway which linked Aviemore with Forres T: 01479 810725

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

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

Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD T: 01343 820393 Bow Fiddle Rocks, Portknockie Along this section of the Moray Firth the sea has carved prominent caves, arches and sea stacks in the steeply folded Cullen quartzite rocks. This is the same rock, which forms the hill of the Bin of Cullen to the south of Portknockie.

Brodie Countryfare Situated in a tranquil part of the north-east of Scotland,

Brodie Countryfare offers a pleasant shopping experience. There is also an award-winning family restaurant which provides an ideal location for a chat with friends and for families to have lunch.

T: 0844 493 2156 Christies of Fochabers One of the largest garden centres in Scotland with a restaurant containing a seating capacity of 150.

The Nurseries, Fochabers Moray IV32 7PF Tel: 01343 820362 The Duck Pond and Rose Garden, Forres At the western end of the High Street this is another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

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.

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Visit www.logie.co.uk T: 01309 611378 Mackenzie & Cruickshank Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is a wide range of items for your home and garden.

Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop which accommodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food. 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW T: 01309 696940 www.mackenziecruickshank.com Speyside Centre Located in the Cairngorms National Park, this is a definite attraction to every visitor to the Highlands.

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

Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire PH26 3PA T: 01479 851359 Walkers of Aberlour Founded by Joseph Walker in 1898, the Walker family have been producing shortbread for over a hundred years. There is a shop where biscuits, oatcakes and cakes can be bought.

Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PD T: 01340 871555 WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay Based at the mouth of the River Spey, the centre makes it one of the best places to watch dolphins in the UK. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth of the River Spey. Landbased dolphin watching, historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and shop.

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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 820507 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.

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Forres Fish Bar Fleurs Place, Forres IV36 1LX Tel: 01309 672479

Ashers Bakery Ltd 139 High Street, Forres IV36 1DX Tel: 01309 672635 Email: ali@ashers.co.uk

Green Gables 13 Main Road, Alves IV30 8UR Tel: 01343 850401

Cafe Fika 7 Tolbooth Street, Forres IV36 1PH Tel: 01309 675811

Jade Garden 1 Fleurs Place, Forres IV36 1LX Tel: 01309 671222 Kashmir Tandoori Indian Takeaway 149 High Street, Forres IV36 1DX Tel: 01309 671385 Logie Steading Cafe Logie Steading, Forres IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611733

Captain's Table Findhorn Boat Yard IV36 3YE Tel: 01309 690663 Chimes 69-71 High Street, Forres IV36 1AE Tel: 01309 672542 Email: hannaford24@btinternet.com

Lucky Star 129 High Street, Forres IV36 1DX Tel: 01309 673614 Mackenzie & Cruckshanks Ltd 1 West Road, Forres IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 696940

Clock Tower Clock Tower, Kinloss IV36 3TT Tel: 01309 690003/ 07547 235062 Email: clocktowerpizza@ymail.com Costa Coffee (Tescos) Nairn Road, Forres IV36 2EY Tel: 01309 674710 Ecoffee2go Keith Rushton 2 Carisbrooke Drive, Forres IV36 1AG Tel: 07855 211894 Email: ecoffee2go@gmail.com

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Maclean’s Highland Bakery 16 West Road, Forres IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 672859 Email: cshewan@highlandbakery. co.uk

Macleans Highland Bakery 61 High Street, Forres IV36 1PB Tel: 01309 674519 Email: info@highlandbakery.co.uk

IV36 1BS Tel: 01309 672585 Email: glenfernessfarm@ btconnect.com

Northern Fish Restaurant 28 High Street, Forres IV36 1DB Tel: 01309 672382/ 07740 683769 Email: mail@mieles.co.uk Phoenix Cafe Findhorn IV36 3 Tel: 01309 691900 Royal China 112 High Street, Forres IV36 1NT Tel: 01309 676445

Carlton Hotel 67 High Street, Forres IV36 1AE Tel: 01309 672531 Email: carlthotelforres@keme.co.uk

Speedy Pepper 143 High Street, Forres IV36 1DX Tel: 01309 676622

Cluny Bank Hotel St Leonard's Road, Forres IV36 1DW Tel: 01309 674304 Email: info@clunybankhotel.co.uk

The Loft Bistro East Grange Farm, Kinloss IV36 2UD Tel: 01343 850111/ 07500 040114 Email: theloft@eastgrange.co.uk

Crown & Anchor Inn 44 Findhorn IV36 3YF Tel: 01309 690243 Email: crownandanchorinn@ yahoo.co.uk

The Peppermill Cafe & Restaurant 118 High Street, Forres IV36 1NP Tel: 01309 672624 Email: sophia_jr@hotmail.co.uk

Knockomie Hotel Grantown Road, Forres IV36 2SG Tel: 01309 673146 Email: stay@knockomie.co.uk

Time Out Cafe 79 High Street, Forres IV36 1PB Tel: 01309 672425 Email: timeoutforres@gmail.com

HOTELS, PUBS, BARS & INNS

Ramnee Hotel Victoria Road, Forres IV36 3BN Tel: 01309 672410/07976 276505/01463 715218 Email: info@ramneehotel.com Thistle Bar 168 High Street, Forres IV36 1NP Tel: 01309 672837

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Abbey Inn Findhorn Road, Kinloss IV36 3TX Tel: 01309 690475 Email: theabbeyinnkinloss@ gmail.com

Mosset Tavern Gordon Street, Forres IV36 1DY Tel: 01309 672981 Email: info@mossettavern.com

Cardamon Spice 64-66 High Street, Forres IV36 1PQ Tel: 01309 673277 Kimberley Inn Findhorn IV36 3YG Tel: 01309 690492 Kristoff’s Leys Road, Forres IV36 1NW Tel: 01309 676434

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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 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 Although we don’t know exactly what the weather will throw at us this season, we have a fair idea what we will

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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.

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Clubs and Societies

Clubs and Societies 1st Forres Scout Group 4 sections for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers, male & female, ages from 6-18. Always looking for adult leadership to join too. Meet in the Scout Hut. Bank Lane. Group Scout Leader Tel: 01309 675569 Email: forresscouts.scouts@ hotmail.co.uk 1st Kinloss Scout Group Provides Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorer Scouts for girls & boys 6 - 18yrs at Keddie House, Kinloss. Contact - Steve Ferris Tel: 01309 675028 Air Training Corps 446 (Forres) Community organisation open to young men and women between the ages of 13 and 20.

Victoria Road, Forres.

Flt Lt Emma Davies Tel: 01309 690215 JG Forres & Nairn Welfare Football League April - Sept. Games played in Nairn, Forres, Kinloss & Elgin.

Match details available in local press & via the website or via forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/ forresnairnwfa/Home Al-Anon Family Groups Offer support & understanding to families/ friends of problem drinkers. Meetings are totally confidential.

Tel: 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alves Church Guild We welcome women & men, whether members or not, at any of our meetings. Part of a C of S movement which "invites & encourages them to commit their lives to Jesus Christ & to express their faith in worship, prayer & action." Joyce O'Hara.

Tel: 01343 830137 Ark Communtiy Network Aims: to provide housing support and other services to individuals with a learning disability, in their own home.

Andrew Findlay Tel: 01309 675763 managerforres@arkha.org.uk Baby Bop - Parent & Child Dance & Play Class Tuesdays, 9.30 -10.30am (18months - 3years, £2.50) & 10.30 -11am (3months18months, £1.50). at Forres

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Contact - Emma Tel: 07973 491963 Bach Flower Dances Wednesdays, 10am - 11:30am at Kinloss Parish Church. Cost £7-50 per person. No experience needed. Call us to book a place. Elisabeth Julian Tel: 01309 691225 Badminton Every Sunday 7pm -10pm in Dyke Hall. Beginners to advanced players welcome. £2.50 per person Belles On Bikes Moray Wednesdays (fortnightly) 7pm9pm & occasional Sunday mornings. Various meeting points across Moray. Leisurelypaced ladies cycling club, explore the local area & meet new people. Beginners & improvers welcome! See Facebook.

Melanie Newbould bellesonbikesmoray@ gmail.com Brodie Indoor Bowling Club Mon & Wed, 7pm - 9:30pm at Dyke & District Hall. Starts 16th September. Call Sandy Burgess Tel: 01309 674924 Children 1st Forres & District Action Group Raising money for Children 1st through various events.

Contact Jane Lyon Tel: 01309 674058 Christians Together In Forres Fridays, 10:30am - 2pm at the Tolbooth for tea and coffee, fellowship, Christian lending library and charity goods for sale. All welcome.

Community Baby Cafe Thurs, 11am - 12pm, Forres Community Centre. Drop in facility for parents/carers to attend with children under a year.

Health professional on hand to answer development queries.

Culbin Singers Regular Thurs evening practice sessions take place in St Leonard's Church Hall, Forres. New members welcome. alasdair@manachie. eclipse.co.uk Dallas Miniature Rifle Club Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm10pm, October - March at Dallas

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Rifle Club. To promote safe handling & instruction in competitive target shooting.

Neil Sutherland Tel: 01343 890243 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.

Susan/Emma Darnaway Curling Club Small, friendly club would be delighted to welcome new members for the coming season. Why not come and try a new sport.

Email: evrae@hotmail.com Diabetes UK Moray Support for people with diabetes & their carers.

Email: moraydiabetesukgroup@yahoo.co.uk moray.diabetesukgroup.org Dyke & District Community Hall/Dyke Church Last Wednesday of every month. 10:30am - 1pm at Dyke Village Hall. Join us for Coffee, Home Baking and Chat. All welcome. Entry £2. dykevillagehall.co.uk Dyke Garden Club Meets Dyke Village Hall every second Friday of the month September - May. Tel: 01309 641342 Email: ian.maclennan3@ btinternet.com Dyke Parent & Toddler Group Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am at Dyke Village Hall. Parent run group. New memberswelcome. £2. Contact Lex Tel: 07736 936130 Earthtime Toddler Adventures Creative & exploring sessions for you & your child (2 - 5 year olds, accompanied by a parent/guardian). At Oakwood, Elgin or Grant Park, Forres.

Tel: 07789 715380 www.earthtime.co.uk or Earthtime's Facebook page Falconer Museum, Forres “Fascinating Forres, Past & Present”. Opening times: April-October, Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm (except public hols). Free admission Tel: 01309 673701

museums.forres@moray.gov.uk Fellowship of Healing for the Highlands Meets every Monday, 10.30am 12.30pm, at the Tollbooth, Forres. Offering healing prayer.

Tel: 07835 583820 Film Forres Community Cinema News of screenings & times on Forres Town Hall window, in The Forres Gazette www.filmforres.co.uk Findhorn Art Group Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm at The Findhorn Village Centre. Workshops & tuition by Anthony Campbell. Contact Elizabeth Fitzgibbon Tel: 01343 830199 elizabethfitzgibbon@ hotmail.com Findhorn Bay Care Farm A unique day service for adults with a learning disability, Aspergers or autism held at Findhorn Ecovillage. Clients work in the gardens, followed by a creative session with lunch included. Call Edward Fitsell Tel: 01309 690700 carefarm@findhorn.org www.findhornbaycarefarm.org Findhorn Bowling Club Daily, 9am - 9pm, Apr - Sept, Church Place. Affiliated to the Scottish Bowling Association & Highland Bowling League. All ages & abilities welcome.

Joan Tomkinson Tel: 01309 673847 Findhorn Flyers Every Friday, 10:30am 11:30am in James Milne Institute (Village Hall) Findhorn.

Keep fit for the young at heart. £3 per session, includes refreshments. Contct Sue Horn Tel: 01309 691309 Findhorn Heritage Centre & Icehouse Open 2pm to 5pm at weekends in May & September. Open every afternoon June, July & August. www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk Findhorn Playback Theatre Improvisation drama. Regular rehearsal & performances at Findhorn Village Centre Tel: 01343 850123 www.findhornplaybacktheatre.co.uk

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Clubs and Societies Findhorn Tennis Club 2 full size & 1 short court. Family & young juniors rates available.

Adults £50 & Juniors £20 annual subscription for unlimited play.

Janet Barcis Tel: 01309 692479 : janetbarcis@hotmail.co.uk www.lta.org. (‘Findhorn’ into the search box) Findhorn Village Art Group Tues & Thurs, 10am - 12pm, James Milne Institute, Findhorn.

Friendly informal art class incl refreshments. All levels welcome. £5. Tues class full.

Spaces available on Thurs.

Contact Laura Tel: 07773 650615 laura@wildhareglass.co.uk FIndhorn Village Centre Aims: to benefit inhabitants of Findhorn, to provide recreational/leisure time facilities,encourage educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources.

Christine Hunt Tel: 01309 692339 Findhorn Village Centre Coffee Morning Wednesdays 10.30am 11.30am. All welcome. £1 per person. Tel: 01309 692339 Findhorn Village Stitchers Sewing classes for all abilities with International Tutors.

Contact Karin Tel: 01309 692339 findhornvillagecentre@ gmail.com Findhorn WRI 1st Tuesday each month, James Milne Institute.

Contact Joan Tomkinson Tel: 01309 673847 Findhorn WRI Meets 1st Tuesday each month, James Milne Institute.

Marjory Barber Tel: 01309 690349 Fitness League (Forres Branch) Tuesdays 10am - 11am, Forres House Community Centre. Low impact exercise class in a relaxed atmosphere. Level basic to moderate. Age 30+.

Pam Watson Tel: 01309 672971 Forre Smallbore Rifle & Pistol Club

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Rifle, air rifle & air pistol target shooting. Call Donald MacRae Tel: 01309 675345 Forres & District Pipe Band Every Tuesday at 7pm in Forres Town Hall. Adults & children all welcome. Call John Channon john.channon@hotmail.co.uk Forres & District Round Table Supporting local causes & charities. Call Gary Banford Tel: 01309 671435 Forres & District-Vienenburg & Goslar Twinning Association We organise visits to and from our twin towns in Germany. New members are warmly welcomed whether German-speaking or not. We host our German friends and are hosted in return, promote school exchanges and hold fund-raising events.

David MacFarquhar Tel: 01309 673230 davidmacfarquhartwinning@ yahoo.co.uk Forres & Nairn Scottish Country Dancing Mon 8pm - 10pm in Forres Town Hall Jan - Mar & Sept - Dec. Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm in Nairn Community Centre from Sept - Mar. All abilities welcome at these RSCDS classes.

Call Kate McArdle Tel: 07918 147115/07906 06160 www.rscdsforres.org Forres 41 Club For ex-members of Round Table.

Meets monthly Sept to May. Club Secretary Tel: 01309 673295 Forres Accordion & Fiddle Club 2nd Wednesday each month, Victoria Hotel, Forres. Sept May. All levels & ages welcome.

Call Ann Sharp Tel: 01309 672672 Forres and District Social Dance Club Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence & Social Dance Club, Wednesdays, Mosset Tavern, Forres. Beginners 7pm; Improvers 8pm-9.30pm.

Call Jenny/Jacqui Tel: 01463 233151/01309672019

Forres and Nairn District Welfare Association

A football league made up from clubs and pubs in the Forres & Nairn area. Apr - Sept, age 16 + Mashy Young Tel: 07796 524050 forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk Forres Angling Association February-September. Formed in 1933, the FAA water consists of four miles of double bank fishing on the River Findhorn.

Visitor permits available.

Campbell Ross Tel: 01309 690097 Forres Archers Wednesday: Juniors 7pm 8.30pm & Adults 7pm - 10pm, Forres Community Centre, Forres House. Age 10 years up.

Mike Voyzey Tel: 07812 825427 Forres Area Credit Union Aims to provide an easily accessible service, offering members safe saving facilities & loans at favourable rates of interest, whilst continuing to promote financial education & encourage good savings habits.

Ann McHardy Tel: 01309 676735 facu@phonecoop.coop Forres Area Forum 1st Wednesday every month, 7pm - 9pm in Forres Community Centre. For everyone who cares about Forres.

Tel: 01309 676936 forresareaforum@ btinternet.com Forres Area Soccer Sevens Provides fun football for children aged 8-15 in the Forres area.

Grant Park.

Tel:01309 691662 Forres Arthritits Support Group Last Thurs each month, Forres Town Hall. Speakers & demos.

Marie McKay Tel: 01309 673505 Forres BALL Group ‘Be Active Life Long’. Thursday 10am - 12noon, Forres Community Centre. Exercise to music for over 60’s group.

Tel: 01309 672838 Forres Big Choir Every Thursday during term time, 7pm - 9pm at Kinloss Church. A mixed community choir for singers of all levels of

experience. No auditions & no need to read music.

Bill Henderson Tel: 07876 213576 Forres BlueFins Swimming Club Various training sessions for all levels of competitive swimmers.

Regular intakes throughout the year. Call Jayne Tel: 07825 951944. bluefins@hotmail.co.uk Forres Bowling Club St Catherine's Road. New members & visitors welcome.

Come along & enjoy a friendly game of bowls. Hat Nights Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30pm for 7:00 pm. Annual Subscription £40 (if you wish to join). Call Sam Morrison Tel: 01309 676366 Forres Bridge Club Mon 6.50pm for 7pm at Forres Golf Clubhouse. New season starts Sept - March. New members welcome. Annual membership is £24 & half yearly membership is £12 both are plus £6 SBU levy if applicable.

Peter Nelson, Tel: 01309 675371 mary.nelson@homecall.co.uk Forres Camera Club Forres Town Hall. Thurs 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sept until Easter.

Come & share our interest in photography. Varied programme of speakers & tuition. Beginners' courses run annually. All welcome. During the summer there are evening & day outings. www.forrescameraclub.co.uk Forres Community Garden 1.4 acre site on Bogton Road, Forres with space for individuals to grow food in small friendly groups. Call Frances Robbe Tel: 01309 676998/07717 358994 ttfcgmembers@gmail.com www.forrescommunitygarden. wordpress.com.

Forres Community Web To promote Forres on the Internet, Wed 7pm, Community Hub, Tolbooth Street, Forres. All levels welcome, aged 18+.

Anthony Bowmer Tel: 01309 672244 Forres Country Music Club 1st Friday each month, Victoria Hotel, Forres. Social & line

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Call Billy Tel: 01309 674674 Forres Crafters Meet and Make 1st Tuesday of the month, The Tolbooth, Forres. 9.30am 12.30pm bring your own craft projects to do refreshments provided all welcome £3 per person forrescrafters@gmail.com Forres Curling Club Sept - Mar , Moray Leisure Centre. Coaching available.

Contact Ann Munro Tel: 01309 690332 lambertmun@aol.com Forres Cycling Club Weekly runs leave Clubhouse in Cumming Street, Forres at 9:30am every Sunday. Midweek training most mornings. Summer Tuesday evening race/social league for all ages. Races from May - Sept.

Contact Alan White Tel: 01309 674698 alan.white.245@btinternet.com www.forrescyclingclub.co.uk Forres Dhamma Friends Buddhist group Meets Sundays, 10am - 11am at 1 Leask Road, (Leask Road Hall), Forres. Also on Thurs, 7pm - 8pm. Call for location.

Claralynn Nunamaker Tel: 07921 211 434 info@mysangha.org.uk Forres Gymnastics Club Training, exercise & fun, through display work & competitions.

Females only up to 18 yrs.

Patsy Fraser-Mackenzie Tel: 01309 673316 Forres Hard of Hearing 1st Monday of the month, 2pm 3:30pm at Forres Town Hall. To assist the hard of hearing/deaf & tinnitus sufferers. Any age, lipreading classes.

Tel: 01309 672282/675075.

Forres Harriers Tues & Thurs 6.30pm Swimming Pool/Roysvale Park in Winter, Grant Park in Summer. Small friendly club, all ages & abilities. forresharriers@hotmail.co.uk www.forresharriers.org.uk

Forres House Bridge Club Wednesdays 7pm, Sept - Apr, Forres Community Centre,

Forres House. Tuition given in September. Beginners & new members welcome.

Alice Young Tel: 01309 611271 or 01309 672838 Forres House Bridge Club Meets Wednesdays 7pm from September to April at Forres House for social Bridge. New members & beginners welcome.

Tuition given during September.

Margaret Rankin Tel: 01309 675353 or 01309 672838

car park (opposite Applegrove School). Carolyn Boyd Tel: 01309 672286 Forres Rotary Club Meets Thursdays 12.30pm for 1.00pm at the Ramnee Hotel.

Tony Galloway, Secretary Tel: 01309 694816 Forres Smallbore Rifle & Pistol Club Rifle; air rifle & air pistol target shooting. Club Secretary Tel: 01309 675105

April 2012 at Forres Academy Assembly Hall, 7.45pm every Monday, Thursday & Friday weekly. For a friendly night out and a game of bowls. All abilities welcome.

Forres/Mount Dora Twinning Association Exists to promote friendship & understanding between people of Forres, Morayshire, Scotland & Mount Dora, Florida, USA. Annual exchange of students.

Kenneth J Laing Tel: 01309 690398 kennethlaing68@gmail.com

Forres House Community Centre Wide range of activities, interests & facilities.

Tel: 01309 672838 forres.house@moray.gov.uk

Forres Soccer 7s Open to both boys & girls regardless of their footballing ability Tel: 01309 676976 or 07990 832097. www.forres-soccer7s.co.uk

Forres Indoor Bowling Club We meet at Forres Academy at 6.45pm. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Come & enjoy a game of bowls. All ages a&d abilities welcome.

Anne McIntosh Tel: 01309 641513.

Forres Squash & Fitness Club 2 squash courts & 2 small gyms available any time of the day or night. Club night Sunday from 7.15pm when a warm welcome will always be extended.

John Mckenzie Tel: 01309 672103

Forres Lace Group Tuesdays 10am - 12pm in Forres Community Centre.

Rona Russell Tel: 01309 673367 Forres OAP Association Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm in Forres Town Hall. Teas / Entertainment / Raffles. New members welcome.

June Kirk Tel: 01309 673194.

Forres St Lawrence Cricket Club Senior & Reserve cricket on Saturday and Sunday. Adult coaching Thursday 6pm. Junior (from 8 yrs) Friday from 6pm. All coaching in Grant Park, new players and volunteer helpers welcome.

Call Carolyn Farr Tel: 01309 271128 forrescricket@gmail.com forres cricket on fb or twitter.

Helgin Roller Derby Saturdays in Elgin Community Centre & Thursdays in Forres House Community Centre.

Learn to roller skate with Elgin's Roller Derby team. Beginners welcome. Open to all aged 16+ Melicious Intent helginrollerderby@gmail.com For more info see Facebook page

Forres Osprey Trust Minibus for use of elderly & disabled people from Forres, Kinloss, Findhorn & environs for outings, meetings & clubs. Magdalene Edmond Tel: 01309 617155. ospreytrust@gmail.com

Forres Stepping Out Weekly health walks every Monday, 1:30pm at Forres House Community Centre. A mix of fast, moderate & slow walks for all levels. Trained walk leaders.

Contact David Tel: 01309 671726.

Improver Line Dancing Club for Over 50s Wednesday 2pm, Masonic Hall, Forres. £3.50. Easy routines for fitness & fun Jenny Duncan ) or Jacqui Tel: 01463 233151 or 01309 672019

Forres Over 60s Lunch Group Fridays at 12pm, St Leonards Chuch Hall, Forres. 3 course meal. £4 per week. For anyone 60+. Contact Joan Lobbett

Forres Tennis Club All ages & abilities welcome.

Regular programme of activities including the annual Club Championships. Club coach & a visiting professional coach provide all year round coaching.

Annerle Douglas Tel: 07762 619896 forrestennisclub@outlook.com

Inverness Field Archery Club Available to interested parties wishing to take up archery & located in Nairn, Forres, Elgin & all surrounding areas.

Gerry Parks Tel: 01667 462219 (evenings) or 07801 593 637. invernessfieldarcheryclub. webeden.co.uk

Forres Quilters Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Forres Community Centre.

Maureen Brooks Tel: 01309 675962 Forres Ramblers Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 9.30a.m. at bottom of

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Girl Guiding Moray 2 Rainbow Units, 4 Brownie Units, 4 Guide Units & a Senior Section Unit in Forres & Kinloss.

Merlys King (Division Commissioner) Tel: 01343 830316 moraymax@tiscali.co.uk Grant Park Bowling Club Daily 1 - 4pm & 6 -9pm, Apr Sept. Non-members & visitors £1 per session. All levels & ages welcome. Coaching available.

Jim Hasman Tel: 01309 673062

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Clubs and Societies Jog Scotland Forres Mondays 6.30pm, all welcome.

Walk & jog your way to better health.

Tel: 01309 676595 or 673859 Kinloss & Forres Model Club 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre.

Tom Docherty Tel: 01309 675059 Kinloss Coffee Morning Every Thursday at 10:30am & a Soup & Sweet lunch the last Thursday of each month at 12pm in the Kinloss Church Hall.

Kinloss Kestrels Youth Rugby Club Promoting the sport of Rugby.

All welcome! Training Sunday mornings - Micro's (P1-3) 10.30am - 11.30am. P 4/5 & P 6/6. 10.30am -12.00pm. All children are encouraged to participate regardless of ability!

Tel: 07712 524203 kinlosskestrels@gmail.com See Facebook for more details.

Kinloss Morning Coffee & Soup & Sweet Lunch Every Thursday at 10:30am for coffee & a Soup & Sweet lunch the last Thursday of each month at 12pm in the Kinloss Church hall.

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 & Burghead. The Scottish Power Kite Assoc covers all good kite surfing spots. www.spka.org/activities Knit & Natter Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Findhorn Village Centre. All ages welcome. Join us for some fun & chatter. Call Karin Tel: 01309 692339.

Ladies Bowling Club Tuesdays from 7pm - 10pm in the British Legion Hall, Forres.

New members welcome.

LGBT 5K Running Group Wednesdays, 6pm, Inverness Leisure.

Tel: 07941 553620: jampa40@yahoo.co.uk www.gay-ness.org.uk

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LGBT Moray 1st Tues of month, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin.

18+ only. Or 3rd Sat, 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres.

Well attended group with mixed ages. A social group for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender people.

Tel: 07598 418638 www.lgbtmoray.co.uk LGBT Moray Youth Social networking group online on Facebook at 'LGBT Moray Youth'. Young volunteers wanted to help start a group in Moray.

Katie Quartly lgbtmorayyouth@gmail.com Facebook at "LGBT Moray Youth" 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 & even the Islands.

Varied programme of walks planned to attract a wide range of people with shorter options for families when possible. www.ldwa.org.uk Lossie Ladies Netball Wed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Lossiemouth Community Centre. (18+). ÂŁ5 per session. A fun, friendly way of keeping fit & enjoying netball. Newcomers & returners of all abilities.

Competes in the Highland & Moray Netball League for those who wish to.

Tel: 01343 815299 Lunch Club 2nd Tuesday of the month, 12:30pm - 2pm at Findhorn Village Centre. ÂŁ3.50 per person, eat as much as you like.

Fresh home made soups & sweets. Open to all.

Tel: 01309 692339.

Macmillan Cancer Relief (Forres Branch) Forres Macmillan Committee Fundraising For Macmillan Cancer Support in Forres, Kinloss, Findhorn & District Areas. New volunteers welcome!

Contact Sue Hellon www.macmillan.org.uk Moravian Orienteers Established in 1974, our membership comes from Moray, Nairn & Banffshire & is currently

the largest club in Scotland. We have members who orienteer all over the world. 8 of our members have currently run in Scottish National Squads.

Mike Rodgers Tel: 07957 836124 www.moravianorienteering.org 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.

Tel: 01309 672552 Moray Access Panel To help improve access to buildings or any other access problems throughout Moray. An advisory body made up of disabled & Moray Council representatives. Meets every month at The Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. New members welcome. wheelsgalore100@ googlemail.com Moray Advance Motorists & Motorcyclists Under affiliation to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), the Moray Group is run by unpaid volunteers who are members of the IAM. Tel: 01309 673954 www.morayiam.org.uk Moray Branch Embroiderers Guild Meets on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7:30pm in the Duffus Village Hall from Sept - May. A warm welcome to all who enjoy the company of people who love stitch, textile art, fun & friendship. Call Judi O'May Tel: 01309 674845 Moray Burial Ground Research Group (MBGRG) Researching & recording monumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in Moray, which also includes part of the old county of Banff.

MBGRG is a full member of the Scottish Association of Family History Societies.

Helen Mitchell Tel: 01343 546620 coordinator@mbgrg.org www.mbgrg.org Moray Business Women An informal club for women within the Moray area who have an interest in business, networking, sharing information and

general socialising. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Call Michelle Tel: 07887 730708 tina.mason52@yahoo.com Moray Chess Club Chess every Sunday at Findhorn Foundation Community Centre, Findhorn, 4pm to about 8pm. Also at Tesco Costa Cafe Forres 5pm to 7pm every Tues.

All ages welcome, players of all levels, chess books, training, great games, sets provided.

Call Brodie Tel: 07745 556690 atdbrodie@hotmail.co.uk Facebook Page Moray Coeliac Group 1st Sat of the month (except Jan & Feb), 10:30am in the cafe at Baxters, Fochabers. Get together for new & existing members to network, ask questions, share recipes & ideas / information. 'Coffee, Cake & Catch up' sessions.

Call Kirsteen Pyett kirsteen.pyett@btinternet.co.uk Moray Disability Forum We welcome everyone i nterested or working in the area of disability to become a member of the group.Making available information, support & representation too, for & on behalf of people with a disability.

Public Involvement Officer Tel: 01343 567187 involvement@moray.gov.uk Moray Duo Fri, 2:30pm - 4:30pm at Forres House Community Centre. An accessible, friendly, supportive meeting place for people with physical & sensory disabilities to enable them to live a full life.

Alice Duncan Tel: 01343 551339 Moray Field Club Regular walks, not strenuous from April - Oct, plus three indoor meetings per year. The aim of the Club is to stimulate an interest in & further the study of antiquities, local & natural history, geology & landscape of Northern Scotland.

Lynda Anderson (Secretary) Tel: 07990 600499 Moray Firth Ladies Curling Club Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm, from September to March.

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Clubs and Societies Beldie Milne Tel: 01343 542319 Moray Flying Club Not-for-profit Military flying club for both Kinloss Barracks, RAF Lossiemouth, all other Service personnel & their dependants.

Air Cadets, University Air Squadron Members Commonwealth Service personnel. Limited civilian places available.

Tel: (01309) 617361 (Civilian) enquiries@morayflyingclub.com Moray Gaelic Group Mon, 12pm to 1pm & Wed, 6.30pm to 8pm in Room C010, Moray College, Elgin & Thurs, 11am to 1pm (two sessions), Costa Coffee, Tesco, Forres. www.moraygaelicgroup. weebly.com Moray Junior Curling Club Meets Wednesday, 5pm at the Ice Rink at Moray Leisure Centre term time from Sept - Mar. Sandra MacIver Tel: 01309 673855 or 07817 106662 Moray Model Railway Group Meets at Blacks Barn, Sherrifston Farm. Turn off A96 east of Elgin on Lossie Road & take first left into farm. Are you interested in railways? Come & see what model railways are about.

Call Bill Steven membership@moraymrg.org.uk www.moraymrg.org.uk and use JOIN link.

Moray Mountaineering Club Membership is centred on the Elgin & Forres areas, but enthusiasts from Keith, Fochabers, Inverness & further afield attend meets. Monthly ‘bus’ & ‘weekend’ meets, regular rock climbing sessions & social functions.

Martin Campbell (Membership Secretary) mcampbell078@hotmail.com d.moysey@yahoo.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 & their families. Informal & confidential.

No cost. Call Beck Tel: 07549 684986 or Karen on 07971 834133 moraysands@hotmail.co.uk

Moray Threshold Singers Women's choir offers to sing to people who are seriously ill & those approaching the end of life, in their own home, care home or hospital to bring comfort & ease.

Chloe Greenwood Tel: 07769 796672 www.thresholdchoir.org/moray Moray Veterans Breakfast Club 1st Sat of the month,11am at the Red Lion, Tolbooth St, Forres.

Open to veterans, serving personnel of all services, their friends & families. Enjoy military banter, get peer support & information on the issues affecting veterans.

Tel: 01309 672716 MVBC Moray Veterans Breakfast Club on Facebook Moray, Banff & Badenoch Decorative & Fine Arts Society (MBBDFAS) 11am, 2nd Wed of the month (Sept to Nov & Jan to June & in Dec 1st Wed of the month) at Williamson Hall, Duff Avenue, Elgin. Past lectures have included Faberge, Japanese gardens, tapestries of the Court of Europe, etc. enquiries@nadfas-in-elgin. org.uk Multiple Sclerosis Moray By people with multiple sclerosis for people with multiple sclerosis. A website of info & support for people with MS, their friends, family & carers.

Alan Beevers alanbeevers@gmail.com www.msmoray.net Nairn & District Gardening Club Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at Nairn Community & Arts Centre (Mar Dec). Talks, visits & day outings with an Annual Show in August.

New members welcome.

Anne Vincent - Secretary Tel: 01667 462410 nairndgc@yahoo.co.uk www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub Nairn & Forres Fundraising Group - Guide Dogs for the Blind We are a small Fundraising Group who organise supermarket & street collections to raise funds for GDAB. We

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also sell Guide Dogs merchandise & visit various events including Burgie International Horse Trials.

Volunteers always welcome!

Anna Temple Tel: 01309 694866 annatemple@hotmail.co.uk Nairn Men's Breakfast Meets 3rd Sat (not July or Dec,) 9:45am at Dunbar Golf Club, Lochloy Road, Nairn. The opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how there life changed through faith in Jesus.

Contact Campbell Scott Tel: 01667 455149 campbell_scott2005@ yahoo.co.uk Nairn Speakers' Club Fortnightly on Mon, 7.30pm, Newton Hotel, Newton Gate, Nairn. Hone your public speaking skills & gain confidence in a friendly, un-threatening atmosphere & get constructive help & advice.

Tea, coffee & sandwiches.

John Brown Tel: 01667 453373 hello@nairnspeakers.co.uk Nairn U3A For people no longer working full time who want to learn more about the world we live in. Fortnightly talks on interesting topics & special interest groups which meet monthly. An opportunity to meet new people & make friends.

Pauline Ross Tel: 01667 453537.

Email: secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk nairnu3a.org.uk National Childbirth Trust Antenatal classes & breast-feeding support. Meetings & outings in Forres & Elgin areas led by volunteers. Offer parents & parents-to-be invaluable support, services & NCT events, to help them get the most out of their new roles.

Tel: 020 875 22392 NCT Bumps and Babies Tues. 9.45am - 11.15am at Kinloss Church hall. £1.50 suggested donation. Come along for a chat, cuppa, meet new friends, antenatal support & a lending library.

Contact Heather nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk

www.facebook.com/groups/114 381398690681/ Needle Craft Cuppa Club Wed 1:30pm - 4pm at Findhorn Village Centre, in the Ron Burns room. £1 per person. Relaxed drop in club for all abilities to create needle craft projects among friends whilst having a cuppa. Machines & Utensils can be made available.

Contact Karin Tel: 01309 692339.

Netmums Being a mum can be very isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Come along & see what we are all about.

Claire Brenton Tel: 07989 135607 claireymac1@aol.com NHS Retirement Fellowship Every 2nd Wed, 2pm, Elgin Youth Cafe, Elgin. An opportunity for NHS, social care staff & their partners to meet & spend time with other like-minded people, to enjoy existing friendships, make new friends & enjoy themselves together.

Val Thatcher Tel: 01343 823919 valthatcher@hotmail.co.uk Peek-a-Boo Creche (Kinloss) Drop-in creche for all Moray children. Places can be booked in advance.

Susan Whittaker-Smith Tel: 01309 691442 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 info@pfss.org.uk www.pfss.org.uk Phoenix Martial Arts Miles Hatch Tel: 01309 674427 Quarriers Carer Support Service Moray Looking after someone can be an isolating & debilitating exprience. We are here to help you access the advice, information & support which best meets your needs to cope with your caring responsibilities whether you are young or old.

Tel: 01343 556031 carersmoray@quarriers.org.uk

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Clubs and Societies Quasar Hockey Club Based in Moray, The ladies' section has two outdoor & indoor teams. We are also developing a rapidly growing U18 junior & primary section .

New members welcome.

Contact Pete Bavidge Tel: 01309 691178 kqcoach@aol.com www.quasarhockeyclub.co.uk Rafford Scottish Country Dance Group Thursdays 8pm-10pm Rafford Village Hall, Oct - Mar. Contact Sheila Biggs Tel: 01309 672756 Rafford Scottish Womens Institute We meet at 7.30 on the third Wednesday of the month from September to May in Rafford Village Hall. Each month is a different talk or activity held in a friendly atmosphere. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Lifts can be arranged Contact Kath Todd Tel: 01309 674 128 toddextend@yahoo.com Reboot (Moray Computer Recycling) Computers at affordable cost, to Community/Voluntary groups and disadvantaged individuals.

9 Greshop Road, Forres Tel: 01309 671681 Riding for the Disabled Provides opportunities to ride and give therapeutic benefit to disabled children in the Forres and Nairn area.

Contact Mrs C.Negus Tel: 0845 241 5301

Shrimps Active Thursday mornings & Friday afternoons. Interactive soft play from babies to 5yrs. £2.50 per child. Contact Karin Tel: 01309 692339.

Sing for Peace A weekly singing group open to all. Acappella harmony songs of peace from different traditions. kate o'connell Tel: 01343 850266 katesvoices@gmail.com Sjogren's Syndrome and Lupus Support Group Meetings arranged on an adhoc basis. Call Sheena/Susan Tel: 01343 820635 or 01343 842656 Sounds Deep Men's Choir Alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm at St. John’s Church, Forres. All kinds of music. No experience necessary.

Contact Bill Tel: 01309 672951 St Leonard's Guild Meets Mondays, fortnightly 7.30pm, Sept - April, in St. Leonard's Hall. New members always welcome.

Frances Buchanan Tel: 01309 675585 Step By Step in Moray - Forres Toddler groups for isolated & vulnerable families. Meets on Wednesdays in St Leonard's Church Hall at 9.30am - 11am & 12pm - 1.30pm Margaret McInnes Tel: 07583 835681 margaret.mcinnes@stepbystepinmoray.co.uk Tasty Tuesdays Every Tuesday 11am - 3pm.

Taster Sessions in Reiki, Crystal Healing, Tarot & more. Drop ins or booking via Facebook, Makers Market, Caroline Street, Forres. Contact Ellen Tel: 07518 824710

Shamanic Drop-Ins Wednesday & Friday from 7pm 8.30pm at Eagle Medicine House, Findhorn. Guided meditation & Shamanic journeying by donation.

Contact Annie Tel: 07951 643090 eaglemedicinehealing@ gmail.com

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Tea & Tots Parent & Toddler Group 1.30pm - 3pm at Logie Primary School, fortnightly on a Thurs starting on 26th February 2017.

All pre-school children & parents welcome Tel: 01309 611258 admin.logiepmoray@ edunet.gov.uk

The Clandestine Cake Club Secret baking society, welcoming bakers of all ages and abilities - from beginners to bake-off winners. It's non-competitive, it's free, it's for fun and for making friends. Events are bi-monthy.

Sign up online.

Andrea Chappell Tel: 07970 544729 clandestinecakeclub.co.uk The Handyperson Service (Moray) To assist the elderly, disabled, disadvantaged & vulnerable members of Moray, by providing a small repair & assistance service to those who have no local family or friends available to help them.

Development Worker Tel: 01343 559739.

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Tel: 01309 691292 volunteer@treesforlife.org.uk Tribal Belly Dancing for Beginners Mondays 7-8pm, Findhorn Dance Studio, Contact Caroline Tel: 01340 810258 tsiMoray People of all ages & abilities are encouraged to become involved in some aspect of volunteering.

All prospective volunteers receive an initial interview to identify the volunteering opportunity best suited to them.

Nina Neish Tel: 01343 541713 info@tsimoray.org.uk

The Scout Association (Moray) Forres Cubs: Mondays, Beavers: Tuesdays, Scouts: Fridays. http://1stforres.scoutsites.org.uk /contact-us/child-joining/

Varis Club 1st Tuesday each month, 10am, Forres Town Hall. Open to all retired business & professional people. Guest speakers, new members welcome.

Norman Thomson Tel: 01309 676884

Too Many Kooks Womens acappella singing group, some performing, world music, scottish, gospel etc.

Meets Wednesday evenings.

Kate O’Connell Tel: 01343 850266

Varis Players Amateur dramatics society in Forres.

Contact Lin Carruthers Tel: 07530 991589

Transition Town Forres Volunteer-led group working towards a sustainable low-carbon lifestyle, based in & around Forres. Formed in response to the global challenges of climate change, peak oil & financial instability.

Tel: 01309 358010 ttforres@gmail.com Trees for Life Conservation Days Fortnightly on a Wed, with additional days as needed. We run a minibus on these days that can pick up volunteers from Findhorn, Forres, Nairn, Inverness & Drumnadrochit depending on project location.You must be over 16 to

Voluntary Action Moray (VAM) Exists to encourage and support voluntary activity, assist local groups and to identify needs which require development.

Tel: 01343 541713 Walkmoray (NHS Grampian) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations.

Tel: 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.

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Medical & Health

Medical, Health & Churches ACUPUNCTURE Moray Acupuncture Healthworks, 5 Bank Lane, Forres, IV36 1NU. Tel: 07513 038007 ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT Diana Grell 1 Findhorn Road, Kinloss, IV36 3TX. Tel: 01309 691549

DENTISTS Orchard Road Dental Practice The Mews, Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ. Tel: 01309 675544

NEUROMUSCULAR Highland Neuromuscular Movement Services 58 Burdshaugh, Forres, IV36 1NQ. Tel: 01309 676335

K H Lang 50C High Street, Forres, 1V36 1PF. Tel: 01309 675544

NURSING HOMES Cathay Nursing Home Saint Leonard’s Road, Forres.

Tel: 01309 675500

Findhorn Flower Essences Cullerne House, Forres, IV36 3YY. Tel: 01309 690129

Forres Dental Care Ltd Falconer Ave, Forres IV36 2PA Tel: 01309 673553

Moray Osteopaths 5 Bank Lane, Forres, IV36 1NU. Tel: 01309 671413

HOLISTIC MASSAGE Lev Seller Holistic Massage 69 Forbeshill, Forres, IV36 1JJ. Tel: 01309 671411

Natural Balance Health Store (Osteopath) 142 HIgh Street, Forres, IV36 1NP. Tel: 01309 694824 DOCTORS Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin, Moray, IV30 1SN. Phone: 0345 456 6000 Forres Health Centre Forres Health Centre, Grantown Road, Forres, IV36 1JG. Tel: 0345 337 1120

HOSPITAL Leanchoil Hospital St Leonard’s Road, Forres, IV36 2RF. Tel: 01309 678523 or 0845 456 6000

Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 10am.

Family service. Tea/coffee and fellowship after every service.

Contact Mrs Jane Foster on 01309 641257 (Session Clerk) Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am. Contact Mrs Panny Laing (Session Clerk): 01309 611278.

OPTICIAN Mcclintock Opticians 1 Saint Leonard’s Road, Forres, IV36 1DN. Tel: 01309 673635 Mclachlan Opticians 74 High Street, Forres, IV36 1PQ. Tel: 01309 675089

MASSAGE & THERAPIES Kirsty Wright, Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist Tel: 01479 861256

PHARMACIES Boots 90 High Street, Forres, IV36 1NX. Tel: 01309 673370

Sand-Ease Healthcare Corra Linn, Upper Hempriggs Kinloss IV36 2UB Tel: 01343 850087

Clear Pharmacy 99 High Street, Forres, IV36 1AA. Tel: 01309 672614

CHURCHES Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel Service, Sundays at 12:15pm Tel: 01309 674375. Email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk

Meadowlark Care Centre Nursing Home Address: Mannachie Road, Forres, Moray IV36 2JT Phone:01309 676307

Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternating weekly. Kinloss and Findhorn 10am. Alves first Sunday of each month at 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931 or 01309 690349.

Lighthouse Baptist Church Clovenside Chapel, Forres.

Sunday service 10:30am and 6.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards.

Contact: 01309 676974.

Email: info@lighthousechurch.co.uk Website: http://thelighthousechurch.wix.com/home#!

Rafford Church Family service Sundays at 9.30am. Praise from CH3 and Mission Praise. Enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Sunday school with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts.

Join us at 4.30pm on the third Sunday of each month for a contemporary style act of worship. Contact Anne Garrow (session clerk): 01309 672930.

St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays 8am: communion.

10am: family communion.

Tel: 01309 672856. Email: stjohnsforres@btinternet.c om. Website: www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.com

Rowlands Pharmacy 83 High Street, Forres, IV36 1AA. Tel: 01309 672784 PODIATRISTS/ CHIROPODISTS Brenda Findlay 18 Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH. Tel: 01309 696994 Varis Medical Practice Grantown Road, Forres, IV36 1JG. Tel: 0345 3371120 PHYSIOTHERAPY Annie Griffiths 26 Ferryhill, Forres, IV36 2GY. Tel: 01309 676050 POOL AND FITNESS Forres Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1FG. Tel: 01309 672984 Moray Hydrotherapy Pool Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1AB. Tel: 01309 672984 VETS Moray Coast Veterinary Group The Surgery, West Road, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 672243

St Laurence Church Sundays 10am: family service. Tel: 01309 672260.

Email: barryj.boydstlaurence@btinternet.com or visit www.stlaurencechurchforres.org.uk St Leonards Church Sundays 10.30am: family service. Tea and coffee served afterwards. For any information call 01309 672380 or visit www.stleonardschurchforres.com St Margaret’s Catholic Church Mass on Tuesday & Thursday at 10am and Sunday 10:30am. Contact Father Colin Stewart on 01343 542280

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BUILD ONE The Park, Forres, IV36 3TZ Tel: 01309 690123

IAN MACKENZIE 3 Baillies Road, Forres.

IV36 1JA Tel: 01309 767269

M M FENCING LTD 8 Moy House Court, Forres.

IV36 2NZ Tel: 01309 671395

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E PATON FENCING LTD Windy Knoll, Darklass Road, Forres. IV36 2LP Tel: 01309 641515

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IV36 1AA Tel: 01309 674111

MRD FLOORING 10 Greshop Road, Forres.

IV36 2GU Tel: 0309 694835

EXCEL SCOTLAND LTD Milton Hill, Kinloss, Forres.

IV36 2UA Tel: 01343 850066 INGRAM BUILDING LTD Quarryridge, Dallas.

IV36 2RW Tel: 01343 890369 JOHN GARDINER 7 Findhorn. IV36 3YE Tel: 01309 690080

GARDENING NEIL MATHESON BUILDERS 37 Mannachie Road Forres. IV36 2JT Tel: 07761 342759 R & F BUILDERS 59 Califer Road, Forres.

IV36 1HY Tel: 01309 671346 REMAC CONSTRUCTION LTD Waterford Road, Forres.

IV36 1DR Tel: 01309 674577 SPRINGFIELD Alexander Flemming House, 8 Southfield Drive, Elgin.

IV30 6GR Tel: 01343 552550 BUILDERS MERCHANTS KEITH BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD Waterford Way, Forres.

IV36 3EE Tel: 01309 676444 BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS D.G. MCKENZIE 8 Ferry Road, Forres. IV36 2SF Tel: 01309 673222 GM RENEWABLES Unit 11, Greshop Road Forres. IV36 2GU Tel: 01309 675595 JAMES M DUGGIE & SONS 2 Fyrish Road, Findhorn.

IV36 3YT Tel: 01309 690323 M J MACKINTOSH Heathfields, Rafford.

IV36 2SJ Tel: 01309 674619 MICHAEL URE 16 Drumduan Road, Forres.

IV36 1BS Tel: 01309 675032 THE NORTHERN LIGHTS 39 Bogton Road, Forres.

IV36 1BH Tel: 01309 675703 FABRICATION

SCOTENGINEERING 3 Granary Park, Rafford Forres. IV36 2JZ Tel: 01309 671477 TEAM Q MAINTENANCE 26 Trenchard Crescent, Kinloss. IV36 3UP Tel: 01309 691333

A J ENGINEERING West Road, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 671919 RENNIE FABRICATION 2 Waterford Circle, Waterford Industrial Estate, Forres. IV36 3EF Tel: 01309 676874

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DYKE NURSERIES Forres. IV36 2TF Tel: 01309 641362

Forres. IV36 2TW Tel: 01309 641693 JOINERS ALLAN CORMACK JOINERS & BUILDING CONTRACTORS Allheagar, Mannachie Road, Forres. IV36 2JT Tel: 01309 675391 B MACARTHUR 59 Grant Drive, Forres. IV36 1FT Tel: 01309 673999 BRUCE HAY St Leonard’s Works, 29 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 672400

J K GARDENCARE 27 Forbeshill, Forres.

IV36 1JJ Tel: 01309 671903

CS CARPENTRY & JOINERY 2 St Ronans Road, Forres.

IV36 1BQ Tel: 01309 671996

JAKE FRASER GARDEN SERVICES Braemar, Forres. IV36 2RT Tel: 01309 674202

G NICOL Drumoak, Main Street, Dallas, Forres. IV36 2SA Tel: 01343 890201

MACKENZIE & CRUICKSHANK LTD 1 West Rd, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 696940

GEORGE MACDONALD Maree, Burghead Road, Kinloss. IV36 3UA Tel: 01309 690315

HANDYMAN DITTMAR - YOUR HANDYMAN Tel: 07900 846937 HANDYMAN TO KNOW 29 Ryvoan Place, Forres.

IV36 1FX Tel: 07523 254123

IAN STEPHEN 1 Blackstob Way Kinloss. IV36 3UA Tel: 01309 691072 IAN MCLENNAN 5 Macbeth Road, Forres, IV36 1HS Tel: 01309 673905

IAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Main Street, Urquhart.

Tel: 01343 842761

S.T. BUILDING SERVICES (FORRES) LTD 36 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 677747

NEED A MAN THAT CAN Todholes Farm, Forres.

IV36 2RW Tel: 01343 890241

SCOTT HANTON JOINERY Smithy Cottage, 1 Market Street, Forres. IV36 2TG Tel: 01309 641080

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Trades List KEY CUTTING COLIN BUCHAN MORAYLOCKSMITH 79 Knockomie Gardens, Forres. IV36 2TN Tel: 01309 271158 LANDSCAPE DESIGN HIGHLAND LANDSCAPE DESIGN LTD Morven, Caroline Street, Forres. IV36 1AN Tel: 01309 692005 MONUMENTAL MASON & MEMORIALS R MCGREGOR 42 Randolph Lane, Forres.

IV36 1HF Tel: 01309 671982 JAMES K KEMP South Street, Forres.

IV36 1DE Tel: 01309 676777 MOTORING ALVES AUTOS Kinloss Home Farm.

Tel: 01309 692222 DUNLOP’S 15 Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres.

Tel: 01309 676783 GARROW BROTHERS 36 Tolbooth St, Forres.

IV36 1PH Tel: 01309 672375 GT TYRES 15 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 674161 KINLOSS GARAGE Seapark Road, Kinloss.

IV36 3TJ Tel: 01309 690539 MICHAEL ADAM MOTOR ENGINEER The Workshop, Waterford Road Industrial Estate, Forres. IV36 3EE Tel: 01309 671722 MORAY CAR & COMMERCIALS Waterford Industrial Estate, Waterford Road, Forres.

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IV36 3EE Tel: 01309 672828

Forres. IV36 2WE Tel: 01309 672105

WILMAC GARAGE LTD 5 Greshop Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres.

IV36 2GU Tel: 01309 694838

HARDIE SERVICES 16 Pilmuir Road West, Forres. IV36 2HL Tel: 07778 210878

PAINTERS & DECORATORS C & S AMES TAPERS 24 Ferryhill, Forres.

IV36 2GY Tel: 01309 676348

S.J. MCRITCHIE PLUMBER 8 Argentier Road, Forres.

IV36 1FE Tel: 01309 672414 STUART ALLAN PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEER 29 Knockomie Rise, Forres.

IV36 2HE Tel: 01309 671449

DENNIS TOUGH 1 St Catherines Court, Forres. IV36 1ZN Tel: 01309 671815

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DAVID STEPHEN 134 Anderson Crescent, Forres. IV36 1NE Tel: 01309 676686

JKM MAINTENANCE Woodlands, Pilmuir Road West, Forres. IV36 2HN Tel: 07771 662226

G COOPER 68 Anderson Crescent, Forres. IV36 1ND Tel: 01309 671124

L.J. STILL ROOFING & BUILDING SERVICES 5 Station Cottages, Dunphail, Forres.

IV36 2QW Tel: 07786 236200

IAN FRASER 11 Ferry Road, Forres.

IV36 2SF Tel: 01309 675191 KEVIN MILNE Cooperhill Farmhouse, Forres. IV36 2TU Tel: 01309 641652 NJ STABLES 1 Macbeth Road, Forres.

IV36 1HS Tel: 01309 675044 PLUMBING & HEATING CHRISTIE HEATING & PLUMBING 5 Bracany Park, Fogwat., IV30 8FJ Tel: 007733 228702

MACLEOD ROOFING 37 Henderson Drive Inverness. IV1 1TR Tel: 01463 729297 ROOF WIZARD 2 Inverugie Farm Cottage Hopeman. IV30 5YB Tel: 01343 830693 R.T. ROOFING 30 Bogton Road, Forres.

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TAXIS & CAR SERVICES LEN'S TAXIS Tel: 01309 673363 MAC’S ECO TAXI Tel: 07936 311924 MUNDOLE TAXIS Tel: 01309 673168 TREE SERVICES ALTYRE SAWMILL Wardend, Altyre. IV36 2SH Tel: 01309 673379 CHRISTIE-ELITE NURSERIES The Nurseries, Bogton Road, Forres. IV36 3TW Tel: 01309 672633 ECD HIGHLAND TREE SERVICES 3 Dalvey Cottages, Forres.

IV36 2SS Tel: 01309 671758 FORRES TREE SERVICES Tel: 01343 890765 K. H. TREE SURGERY Anderson Crescent, Forres. IV36 1NE Tel: 01309 671651 WINDOWS, DOORS ETC FERSINA WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES (NORTH) LTD 29 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres.

IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 675454

S & J ROOFING SERVICES 44 Macdonald Drive, Forres. IV36 1NG Tel: 01309 671162 SOLAR

D MACKINTOSH Struan, Alexandra Terrace, Forres. IV36 1DL Tel: 01309 674492 DAVID O’DRISCOLL 41 Bogton Road, Forres.

IV36 1BH Tel: 01309 672063 H. W. MOORE LTD 45 Mannachie Grove,

AES SOLAR AES Building, Lea Road Forres. IV36 1AU Tel: 01309 671086 GREEN MORAY RENEWABLES Unit 11, Greshop Road Forres. IV36 2GU Tel: 01309 675595

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Dyke Pre-School Meets at Dyke Village Hall in the morning and afternoon. Funded places for 3-5 year olds. There is also a 2-3 Club. Contact Trisha Goodall: 07816 197766

Pilmuir Primary Nursery

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Rainbow Childcare & Education Ltd Nursery Schools Little Crook, Forres, IV36 1LN. Tel: 01309 672111

Kinloss Daycare Centre The Ben Centre, Burghead Road, Kinloss, Forres, IV36 3SX. Tel: 01309 690744

Kinloss Pre-School Nursery Burghead Road, Kinloss, IV36 3SX. Tel: 01309 690376

Moray Steiner Kindergarten Drumduan House, Clovenside Road, Forres, IV36 2RD. Tel: 01309 676300

Noah’s Ark Daycare Nursery Schools Balnageith Road, Forres, IV36 2SX Tel: 01309 672296

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS Alves Primary School 1 Main Road, Alves IV30 8UR Contact: Mr James McLeman, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 850247

Anderson’s Primary High Street, Forres, IV36 1DB. Contact: Mrs Maureen Mooney, Head Teacher Tel: 01309 672887

Applegrove Primary Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ. Contact: Mrs Lesley Meehan, Head Teacher Tel: 01309 672367

Dallas Primary Dallas, IV36 2SA. Contact: Mrs Mairi Grant, Head Teacher Tel: 01343 890206

Dyke Primary Dyke, IV36 2TF. Contact: Mr Stephen Simpson, Head Teacher Tel: 01309 641275

Kinloss Primary Burghead Road, Kinloss, IV36 3SX. Contact: Mr Iain Lucan, Acting Head Teacher Tel: 01309 690376

Logie Primary Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QG. Contact: Mrs Helen Douglas, Head Teacher Tel: 01309 611258

Moray Steiner School Drumduan House, Clovenside Road, Forres, IV36 2RD. Contact: Clare Waddington, Head Teacher Tel: 01309 676300

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS Forres Academy Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1FG. Contact: Carol Stuart, Head Teacher Tel: 01309 672271

Drumduan Upper School Clovenside Road, Forres, IV36 2RD. Contact: Krzysztof Zajaczkowski, Principal Teacher Tel: 01309 691214

CAREERS ADVICE Advice, information and guidance in career options.

Nairn Community Centre King Street, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. Tuesdays only: 9:15am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm

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

Pilmuir Road, Forres, IV36 1HD. Contact: Mr Leslie Tulloch, Acting Head Teacher Tel: 01309 673034

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Forres Area School Dates - (Moray Council Schools) Autumn Holiday Ends

for 2016/2017 (all dates inclusive) In-Service Day

Thurs 18th May 2017

Winter Term Starts

Fri 20th Oct 2017 Mon 23rd Oct 2017

In-Service Day

Fri 19th May 2017

In-Service Day

Mon 13th Nov 2017

Summer Term Ends

Fri 30th Jun 2017

In-Service Day

Tues 14th Nov 2017

Summer Holiday Starts

Mon 3rd Jul 2017

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Winter Term Ends Christmas Holiday Starts

Fri 11th Aug 2017

Christmas Holiday Ends Spring Term Starts

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In-Service Day

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Autumn Term Starts

Tues 15th Aug 2017

Mid Term Holiday

Fri 9th Feb 2018

Fri 6th Oct 2017

Mid Term Holiday

Mon 12th Feb 2018

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Mon 1st May 2017

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

Local Holiday

Mon 5th Jun 2017

Epiphany

Father’s Day

Sun 18th Jun 2017

Burns Night

Longest Day

Wed 21st Jun 2017

Shrove Tuesday

Mon 7th Aug 2017

Valentine’s Day

Wed 14th Feb 2018 Wed 14th Feb 2018 Thurs 1st Mar 2018 Sun 11th Mar 2018

Summer Bank Holiday Local Holiday

Mon 18th Sep 2017

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Mon 16th Oct 2017

Ash Wednesday St David’s Day

British Summertime Ends

Sun 29th Oct 2017

Mothering Sunday

Halloween

Tues 31st Oct 2017

St Patrick’s Day

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Sat 17th Mar 2018

Palm Sunday

Sun 25th Mar 2018

Maundy Thursday

Thurs 30th Nov 2017

Good Friday

Thurs 21st Dec 2017

British Summertime Starts

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Mon 25th Dec 2017

April Fool’s Day

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Easter Sunday

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Easter Monday

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Mon 1st Jan 2018

St George’s Day

Mon 23rd Apr 2018

Community Councils & Useful Numbers

DYKE LANDWARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

FORRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL

FINDHORN & KINLOSS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Chair: Mrs Carol Shaw Secretary: Mrs Christine MacLeod Venue: Dyke Village Hall Frequency: 1st Wednesday each month Time: 7:30pm Areas Covered: Dyke, Conicavel, Culbin,

Chair: Mr Graham Hilditch Secretary: Mrs Eleanor Hayward Venue: The Tolbooth, High, Street, Forres Frequency: 3rd Thursday every month Time: 7pm Areas covered: Forres, Mundole,

Chair: Mr Les Morgan Secretary: Mrs Jen O'Hagan Frequency: Last Thursday every month

Moy, Brodie, Kintessack, Earlsmill, Whitemire, Dounduff

Mannachie, Sanquhar, Knockomie, Chapelton, Balnageith, Invererne, Waterford, Seafield, Hillhead, Netherton, Lochyhill, Springfield, Forres Enterprise Park

(excl July & Dec) Time: 7pm

Area Covered: Findhorn, Kinloss, Mill of Grange, Milton of Grange, East Grange, Cassieford, Kinloss Barracks, Seapark, Woodside, Newton of Struthers, Cassieford, Hatton, Damhead, Muirhead, Milton Brodie, Miltonhall

To find more information or to view minutes of meetings, visit the Community Councils section of the Moray Council website.

USEFUL NUMBERS Police Station................................................................ 101 Bus Station, Elgin.................................. ...(01343) 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau.............................(01343) 550088 Inverness Airport.................................... ...(01667) 464000 Dallas Village Hall............ .........................(01343) 890243 James Milne Institute (Findhorn)............ (01309) 692365 Rafford District Hall.................................. (01309) 675949

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Forres Town Hall........................................ (01309) 675140 Moray Council (Forres)..............................(01309) 694000 Moray Council (Elgin).. ..............................(01343)543451 National Rail Enquiries................................ 08457 484950 Forres Library............................................ (01309) 672834 Forres House Community Centre............ (01309) 672838 Forres Area Community Trust.................... 07788 803559

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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

June cont.

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

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.

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showcasing their wares and a funfair will add to the entertainment. www.pipingatforres.com

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

Burgie International Horse Trials 9am - 5pm

25 Sunday

Burgie House, by Forres.

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

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

17 Saturday - 24 Saturday Maggie Fair

4 Sunday

June cont.

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.

The Scottish Bikeathon

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

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

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/morayse afest/

8 Saturday Forres Highland Games 12.30pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres.

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Calendar July cont.

Traditional Highland Games with massed pipe bands, tug 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

14 Friday - 16 Sunday Lossiemouth Folk Festival Beach Bar, Commerce Street, Lossiemouth Laid back and relaxed festival held right on the beach, watch the sunset while listening to wonderful live music. Free Phone: 01343 813164 www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

16 Sunday – 22 Saturday

July cont.

28 Friday - 30 Sunday

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

29 Saturday 125th Dufftown Highland Games 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

3 Thursday – 5 Saturday Belladrum Festival Belladrum Estate, Beauly.

Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages.

Phone: 01463 741366 www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

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.wanad oo.co.uk www.newtonmorehighland games.co.uk

TBC 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

Hopeman Gala

3 Thursday.

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

Black Isle Show

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August cont.

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

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/the -aberlour-strathspeyhighland-games

6 Sunday - 7 Monday Keith Country Show Renowned for being one of Scotland’s best and friendliest shows, starts at 8am both days, closes 6pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday. Outside stands and

August cont. inside stands in Craft, Lifestyle & Food Fayre Marquees Phone: 07816 316559 www.keithshow.org.uk

10 Thursday Grantown Show 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/ highlandgames

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

Phone 01997 433554 mac@albagames.co.uk www: strathpeffer.org/content/ strathpeffer-highland-games

14 Monday - 16 Wed The Speyside Challenge Sponsored walking event for

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Calendar August cont.

August cont.

September cont.

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

Buckie at 7.45am. kiminto@tiscali.co.uk www.speysidewayrace.co.uk

12 Tuesday – 17 Sunday

7 Saturday

Nairn Book and Arts Festival

24th Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championship

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

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 2 Saturday

19 Saturday

Carve Carrbridge

The Nairn Royal Brackla Highland Games

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

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 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

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

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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@cairngormadventure triathlon.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

October

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! info@badaguish.org

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

Check local press for details.

December

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

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

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

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Calendar December cont. charities.

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

The Nairn Road Runners Turkey Trot 11am. Held every Boxing Day, and this year it starts and finishes at the Maggot Sports Ground in Nairn. It is a great way to burn off all those extra calories from Christmas Day. Registration and refreshments will be Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. 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

January 2018 TBC Aviemore Dog Sled Race Two day timed trials organized by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain. The race is run on forest trails around the beautiful Loch Morlich, in the shadow of the Cairngorm mountains. www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk.

February TBC Groove Cairngorm Aviemore. The UK’s only 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

2 Thursday - 6 Monday Food on Film Festival, Kingussie A feast of local food, celebrity chefs, short films, documentaries and features to make you laugh, make you think and make you hungry! www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

Burning of the Clavie Burghead 6pm.

Every Jan crowds of people come to Burghead to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. The Clavie is a handmade barrel filled with timber and tar. It is set alight and paraded through the streets of the town. Pieces of charred wood are handed out by the Clavie King and his crew, who are all men from Burghead itself. The Burning of the Clavie is a local, ancient 1,600-year custom well worth seeing. www.burghead.com

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TBC Inverness Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run 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 Sutherland, Race Director on 0844 875 1411 or info@invernesshalfmarathon. co.uk.

Inverness Annual Fiddlers’ Rally Over 100 musicians on stage for this spetacular Scottish event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Inverness Fiddlers. Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness. For info call 01463 234234 or www.eden-court.co.uk.

April cont.

Daffodil Walks @ Brodie Castle 10.30am - 4pm Guided walks allow you to see these magnificent flowers 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

Gordonstoun Junior Highland Games

April

17 February TBC Bandstand Beer & Music Festival Crescent Road, Nairn. Largest independent beer festival in the Highlands. 140+ different ales to choose from, live music and great food throughout. www.braevalhotel.co.uk

11am - 5pm. Junior Sports Grounds, Gordonstoun, Elgin.

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

25 Saturday - 8 March Inverness Music Festival

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March cont sessions, in-store gear testing events, workshops, film screenings and guest lectures from world leading adventurers and outdoor sportspeople. www.aviemoreadventure.org

Competitive music festival open to all ages and abilities.

Closing dates for entries is 20th November 2016. For info call 01463 716616 or office@invernessmusicfestival .org

March TBC Aviemore Adventure Festival An annual festival celebrating: Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Expeditions with a programme of outdoor activities, taster

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

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