Richard Lochhead MSP has today (Sunday) notified the Moray SNP Constituency Association that he will not be seeking nomination for the Moray candidacy at the upcoming 2026 election. Mr Lochhead was first elected in 1999 as a regional member representing the North East of Scotland, before winning the 2006 by-election which saw him returned as … Read more

Ground clearance has officially started on Elgin’s South Street regeneration project, marking a key, and very visible, milestone in this transformative development. The project is a partnership between Moray Council, Robertson Property Ltd (RPL), Moray Growth Deal and UHI Moray. As part of the £18m Levelling Up Fund, the initial stage involves clearing several properties … Read more

Moray Labour’s councillors have welcomed the announcement that millions in funding for development projects in Elgin and Moray have been saved by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has confirmed that both the Levelling Up Fund for Moray (£18.2m) and the Elgin Town Plan (£20m) will be … Read more

 A chef who once found himself homeless is giving back to the community by putting on a day of gourmet Mexican and Mediterranean food for all to come and enjoy, and you just pay what you can afford. Paul Simpson is organising the Soul Food event in St Giles Church after successfully running a similar … Read more

Two running buddies who are preparing to run the London Marathon in April 2025 to raise money for two causes close to them, have set up a Prosecco Day to kickstart their fundraising drive. Donna Richardson and Julie Laing met and formed a friendship as members of Moray Road Runners, and have set their sights … Read more

Are you stuck for ideas now that the school holidays have started? We’ve compiled a list of top FREE things to see and do in Moray, but we’re sure there will be more! Do you know of any more? Just email the details to editor@insidemoray.com to let us know.

Cabrach’s Sam appointed chair of organisation supporting Moray’s third sector A woman behind the ongoing regeneration of one of Moray’s most rural areas has been appointed as chair of the organisation overseeing the region’s charities. Sam Dowdall, community and development manager at The Cabrach Trust, the charity that will later this year introduce the return … Read more

A Buckie man who served in the British Army has been appointed manager of the soon-to-be-opened Erskine Veterans Activity Centre (EVAC) in Forres. The Erskine Veterans Charity is currently transforming the old Victoria Hotel on Tytler Street into a vibrant hub for Veterans, and the new centre is expected to become a cornerstone of community … Read more