Famine, starvation, civil insurrection: New book highlights impact of potato famine on north and north east
Amidst the worst hunger many would ever know, children and old people died in their hundreds.
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Skiff rowers rescued off Burghead in strong winds
Five rowers were rescued at the weekend after drifting offshore in strong winds off Burghead in Moray.
Police investigating three ‘suspicious fires’ along Moray coast
Police in Moray are appealing for witnesses following three suspicious fires along the coast.
Nearly £500,000 to be spent on maintenance works at Moray harbours
Nearly £500,000 worth of repairs are to be undertaken at two Moray ports in the coming months.
Spate of wildfires along Moray coast push region’s deliberate blaze total to five-year high
A spate of wildfires along the Moray coast has led to the amount of deliberate blazes in the region hitting a five-year high.
Vessel remains aground in Burghead following weekend rescue as owners await insurance inspection
A vessel which dramatically grounded onto rocks on Saturday evening remained beached on the coast near Burghead yesterday.
Coastguard rescue three ‘extremely lucky’ people after vessel runs aground
HM Coastguard rescued three people from the water after their vessel ran aground off Burghead yesterday.
Moray divers smash record as they climb to highest lakes in the UK to help RNLI
A team of Moray divers set a new record as they climbed to the highest lakes in the UK to help a life-saving charity.
Major rescue attempt off Moray coastline ‘believed to be hoax’
A major rescue attempt to save a sinking vessel has been stood down after it was believed to be a hoax.
Two Moray coastal rowing clubs to take part in world championship event this weekend
Two Moray rowing clubs will be competing against the best in the world at a week-long festival this weekend.
Former RAF medic hangs up charity tin after helping to raise £500,000 for Help for Heroes
A tireless armed forces fundraiser is finally hung up her collection tin after helping to raise £500,000 over the past decade.
The 99-year-old who has been holidaying in Moray for 40 years – and still drives there
A 99-year-old man who has been holidaying on the Moray coast for more than four decades has returned once again ahead of marking his centenary – even driving himself part of the journey from his home in Falkirk.
Moray woman charged with wasting police time after telling officers she was robbed
A Moray woman who claimed to have been assaulted and robbed in her home just days after Christmas has been charged by police.
‘No crime committed’ after woman is left with facial injuries during robbery
Police have said there was 'no crime was committed' after a woman from Moray claimed she robbed of more than a grand and left with facial injuries.
Moray Council insists its dredger woes are ‘behind it’
Moray Council insists the problems that caused its much-maligned dredger to be tied up for more than six months are behind it.
Moray Council insists much-maligned dredger remains best value for money option
Moray Council is poised to persevere with its much-maligned dredger after it was revealed that selling it would result in a massive loss.
Fisherman surprised vessel isn’t write-off following sinking in Moray harbour
A Moray fisherman fears he could be left high and dry for several months after his vessel sank to the bottom of a harbour - but is just relieved he still has it.
Bomb squad called to Moray after pair of devices found at popular beauty spot
Coastguard crews called to a Moray beauty spot following the discovery of a deadly explosive got more than they bargained for when they stumbled upon another, even larger, device at the same time.
Bomb squad called to Moray after pair of devices found at popular beauty spot
A bomb squad has been called to a Moray beauty spot after two explosives were found in the sand there.
Archaeological dig at north-east Pictish fort unearths huge section of wall still standing after 1,000 years
The walls of a Pictish place of power have been unearthed from the soil of the north-east.
Moray Council’s dredger to begin visiting village harbours after long lay-off
Moray Council’s dredger will soon begin to visit the region’s smaller harbours after returning to operation in Buckie.
Tank fuelling a fishing revival in Moray village
A Moray fishing village is receiving a very healthy boost from the fuel tank installed at its harbour six months ago.
Bothy Bistro: Best Cullen skink ever… And glorious fish and chips too
I remember visiting Burghead as a kid and loving the mixture of beach, rockpools and busy harbour, and the way the houses seemed to huddle together for shelter in some of the narrower streets.
Burghead trawlerman’s daughter pens play about fishing industry hardship
A north-east playwright is preparing to premiere a new show about the hardships faced by fishing families after her father was lost at sea.
Bank campaigners in Moray believe region is ‘perfect example’ to buck national branch closure trend
Campaigners fighting to preserve the last bank that serves four Moray communities believe the area is the “perfect example” to buck national branch closure trends.
Almost £20,000 raised by traditional Moray Boxing Day swim
A group of intrepid souls who took part in the annual Burghead Boxing Day swim managed to raise almost £20,000 for three local charities.
Force for Good: Moray veteran is committed to traversing the Sahara for charity
An RAF veteran has committed herself to a gruelling trek across the Sahara Desert to help former forces personnel.
Libraries that faced axe in Moray five years ago under threat again – but local leader warns saving other services should be the priority
Campaigners marched through the heart of Elgin five years ago to try to save libraries from closure.
Woman and baby born in same Moray house 100 years apart meet for the first time
There was a historic meeting in Burghead at the weekend, when a woman and a baby who were born in the same house 100 years apart met for the first time.
Relive Burghead’s unique New Year celebration – the Burning of the Clavie
Thousands descend on Burghead year in, year out to celebrate its fiery New Year tradition - and this year was certainly no exception.
The Burning of the Clavie is a New Year tradition like no other
Huge flames leapt into the air as a Moray community celebrated the arrival of the New Year in its own unique style.
Watch as Moray village marks age old tradition of Burning of the Clavie
Revellers gathered in Burghead to celebrate the ancient fire ritual that involves carrying a collection of split casks set alight through the Moray village.