insideMoray

The work in the community being undertaken by a Moray business was recognised last week when the region’s MP called in at Asda’s Elgin store. Asda were recently named as winners of two accolades from the Scottish Business in the Community Awards, with the Elgin store very much leading the way in their efforts thanks … Read more

There has been a  warm welcome from Moray’s MSP following a local authority U-Turn over the proposed closure of the Falconer Museum in Forres. Moray Council had planned to close the museum for six months from October, pending a review of the way the popular attraction was run in the Spring of 2014 with a … Read more

New hope is emerging for the future of Buckie Shipyard this morning as it has been revealed five companies are showing an interest in the site. Scottish Enterprise Minister, Fergus Ewing, revealed interest in the site after meetings with the Shipyard’s administrators, Moray Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise earlier this week – now a … Read more

A report on the health of Elgin Town Centre is calling for action from the Scottish Government in addressing the issue of property rateable values. The ‘town centre health check’ study was undertaken earlier this year by Professor Cliff Hague, who is chairman of the built Environment Forum Scotland, and Gemma Wild, heritage and design … Read more

Fears that Moray Council would need to foot the entire £500,000 repairs bill for the sea wall at Lossiemouth’s Station Park has proven unfounded with the Scottish Government confirming they will pay 50% of the bill. Extensive damage was caused when the wall was breached during a weekend of unusual sea conditions that caused turmoil … Read more

Additional funding from the Scottish Government has allowed Moray Council to push ahead with repairs to a vital bridge over the River Spey. The Boat o’Brig at Orton has deteriorated over the years to the point where there is a real danger it would be forced to close completely to heavy goods traffic, removing a … Read more