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Forres · ForresPart of the A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road will be closed to traffic this weekend. Three days of essential maintenance will take place between 7.30pm on Friday and 6.30am on Monday. A full road closure will be in place, with motorists facing a diversion through Forres town centre.See the Story
Stretch of A96 closed this weekend for Forres bypass roadworks
Forres · ForresFor 34 years Forres in Bloom volunteers have nurtured the town’s reputation as having the best floral displays in the country. This year the group is aiming to be the best in Britain. With 20,000 flowers to plant, preparations for the colourful displays begin in October every year, almost as soon as summer is over.See the Story
How Forres in Bloom turns 20,000 flowers into some of the most spectacular floral displays in the UK
Forres · ForresPlans are being drawn up for a £3.3 million project to establish a ‘heritage quarter’ in the town. More than 200 suggestions have been put forward to generate money, attract visitors and engage youngsters. Among the ideas are capitalising on Forres’ unique position as the birthplace of Sir Alexander Grant, who invented the McVitie’s digestive biscuit.See the Story
Could digestive biscuits form key part of £3.3 million heritage plan for Forres?
Trade · ForresThe National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has taken this position with the exquisite collection of ivory at Brodie Castle in Moray. The collection includes every day ivory items such as a fly whisk, handles, needle cases and even a damp detector. At the top end, it boasts exquisite inlaid tables, miniature portraits and an exceptional chess set.See the Story
Historic ivory with tales to tell on display at Brodie Castle
Forres · ForresCampaigners have plans for a five-year project to protect and restore the town’s historic buildings. At the centre of the vision is reopening the Falconer Museum, which was closed in 2019 in Moray Council budget cuts. Experts are drawing up a new financial model so visitors can enjoy the galleries in the grand Victorian building.See the Story
How Falconer Museum could finally be reopened in Forres in new 'heritage quarter'
Forres · ForresSandy Mackay, from Nairn, was a former champion of Forres Curling Club. He and his wife Jean, a retired teacher, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary just weeks before they both passed away. The Mackay boys Colin and Graeme, were born in Forres.See the Story