Moray

Applications are now open for the Town Centre Capital Grant Scheme. The fund administered by Moray Council of £390,000 aims to support existing and new businesses and encourage the redevelopment and reuse of vacant properties across town centres in Aberlour, Buckie, Dufftown, Elgin, Keith and Lossiemouth. The purpose of the funding is to encourage the … Read more

A scale model of one of the most iconic buildings in Moray has been created by 170 people as part of a celebration of its history. Elgin Cathedral, which is 800 years old this year, is the subject of the rebuild using Lego bricks, and is part of a series of events being held to … Read more

An Elgin businessman has questioned the value of an organisation set up to promote the town, and claims nothing is being delivered and their presence is nearly non-existent. Richard Cumming of Sirology on Batchen Street has further claimed they blocked him from receiving emails after making a complaint, so could not participate in town centre … Read more

More than 2,300 Moray secondary school pupils received their 2023/24 SQA exam results this morning (Tuesday 6 August) by text, e-mail and post. This year, performance in SQA exams remains similar to last year with 75 young people across Moray achieving six ‘A’ grades at National 5. 34 young people achieving seven or more ‘A’ … Read more

Free tickets to a two-day concert in Elgin have been distributed as an antidote to having noisy neighbours over the weekend. MacMoray will descend on Cooper Park for stomping stage acts on Saturday and Sunday, including The Jacksons and Status Quo. Organiser Andy Macdonald said they did receive some complaints about the potential noise, so … Read more

Moray’s MSP Richard Lochhead has launched a search for a ‘local hero’ in Moray who has made a positive difference to the lives of others. From today (11 July), Mr Lochhead is looking to ensure one of his Moray constituents receives recognition for the important work they do to help others in their local community … Read more