5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (562+ words) A celebration of creativity, community and mental health is set to sweep across the region this autumn, as the Moray Arts for Wellbeing Festival officially launches its extensive programme. Running over a three-week period from October 17 onwards, the ambitious festival…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (462+ words) A fund which supported the restoration of a historic outdoor pool has opened for its next round of applications. Crown Estate Scotland’s Sustainable Communities Fund has launched its seventh round of applications, offering grants to eligible grass-roots projects across Scotland....

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (678+ words) A 66-year-old Dufftown man has run a marathon in aid of two worthy local causes - and completed a promise he made to himself 40 years ago. Gordon Younie, or 'Gogs' as he is known in his hometown, completed the Edinburgh Marathon…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (449+ words) A Moray-based country singer-songwriter’s debut single has been nominated for an entertainment award. Rachel Turner, who lives in Clochan, near Buckie is celebrating after her debut single, Long Road Home, was shortlisted for Best Original Song at the inaugural Granite…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (377+ words) Youngsters in Huntly and the surrounding area have been able to keep themselves busy throughout the summer by taking part in various events hosted by charity Gordon Rural Action. Events included weekly Pick and Play activity sessions and an annual…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (256+ words) A leading event which showcases the Speyside region’s drinks industry is returning this month - with the level of enthusiasm “as high as ever”. The Spirit of Speyside Distilled event is coming back on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, bringing together…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (765+ words) Memories of a well-known Moray glazing firm which went bust 30 years ago are being sought. Versatile Windows, which was based in Deskford and Keith, became one of the biggest firms of its kind for a 20-year period spanning the mid-1970s through…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (794+ words) Nominees from Aberdeenshire have been included in this year’s Scots Language Awards. The public are now able to vote for their winners until Friday, September 11. Banff Academy and Peterhead Academy are both in the running for Scots Schuil o the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (384+ words) A Moray car show has been hailed as a success - only weeks after it looked like it may not happen at all. Sunday, August 30 saw Buckie Classic Car Show roar back to the town’s Linzee Gordon Park. Despite the shock…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (442+ words) Highland League football is mourning the passing of a true legend. Charlie Duncan is regarded by many as one of the best footballers ever to grace north football. As a manager, he was the longest-serving boss in the Highland League…...