PICTURES: Nature enthusiasts and families flock to Glenlivet for a wild weekend
People from near and far gathered at Glenlivet Hall at the weekend for the annual Wild in the Park event.
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Controversial whisky bothy plans for Cairngorms withdrawn after dozens of objections
Controversial plans to create a whisky bothy in the Cairngorms have been temporarily withdrawn following dozens of objections.
Moray distillery’s whisky ‘capsules’ attract backlash from purists
It is the Scottish staple which is traditionally sipped slowly with little more than a cube of ice or dash of water added after being decanted out of a glass bottle.
Dozens of objectors aim to fight whisky firm’s bothy vision for Cairngorms Dark Sky Park
Dozens of objections have been submitted to try and block controversial plans from a whisky giant to open a new tasting bothy in Moray.
Celebrations as major upgrade of the Speyside Way Spur path complete
Glasses were raised yesterday as a major upgrade of a popular whisky route was finally completed.
Altar dedicated to historic Moray seminary where Catholic faith was kept alive in secret
A new altar installed at a Catholic shrine has been dedicated to a seminary in Moray where worshippers were forced to practise their faith in secret.
Fears ‘unanswered questions’ about future of Moray schools are harming efforts to improve classroom results
Opposition councillors in Moray fear “unanswered questions” about the region’s school estate could be harming efforts to improve classroom results.
Praise for Speyside primary school in inspection report
A tiny Speyside primary school has been praised by inspectors who gave it a hugely positive report card.
Bird hide opened in Moray village as part of project to protect wading birds
A bird hide has been opened in the Cairngorms as part of a project to protect habitats for wading birds which are in decline across the country.
Path to link Cairngorm attractions to be created to keep tourists in area longer
A path will be created in the Cairngorms to connect two attractions in an attempt to keep tourists in the area for longer.
Astronomy group in Cairngorms explores observatory idea to build on Dark Sky Park status
Astronomy enthusiasts are preparing to reach out to locals in the Cairngorms about the possibility of establishing an observatory.
Secluded 18th century seminary in Moray to reveal its secrets
History experts and members of the public have joined up to bring the history of an 18th-century seminary in Moray to life.
Historic Moray castle to be picturesque setting for screening of history film made by school pupils
A remote 14th Century castle in Moray is poised to become the backdrop for a film made by primary school pupils.
Moray castle closed to the public for more than 15 years to re-open as a tourist attraction
A Moray castle which was declared unsafe for public access more than 15 years ago is being given a major refurbishment.
School bus driver taken to hospital following crash in Moray
A school bus driver in Moray was taken to hospital yesterday following a collision involving his vehicle and a lorry.
Malts with combined age of 114 go on sale worldwide
Two malts with a combine age of more than 110 years have been released for sale across the world.
Cairngorms becomes world’s most northerly dark sky park to attract wave of winter tourists
The wonders of the night sky above the Cairngorms have been named as the world’s most northerly dark sky park.
Equipment made available to Moray farmers to protect habitats of threatened birds
Equipment is being made available to farmers in Moray to help protect the home of endangered birds.
Hatchery to increase production on Speyside in attempt to save next year’s angling season
Production at a north-east salmon hatchery will double in an attempt to save next year’s angling season on one of Scotland’s most famous rivers.
Effect of man-made barriers on Speyside rivers to be examined
A two-year project has been launched in the Cairngorms to protect rivers in an effort to nurture wildlife.
Work begins on construction of new biking trails on Glenlivet Estate
Moray will soon become a must-visit destination for mountain biking of all abilities as work begins on a new biking skills area.
Short-changed Speyside communities press for face-to-face talks with energy boss to resolve wind farm row
Speyside residents have demanded face-to-face talks with the head of an energy giant amid claims they are being short-changed by £16million.
Jackdaws that were ‘left to die’ with gunshot wounds on Speyside are nursed back to health
A north-east campaigner has criticised “human ignorance” after more than a dozen young birds were found dead.
Cairngorms community embarks on challenge to create 1,918 poppies for Remembrance display
A Cairngorms community has embarked on a massive project to create a poignant tribute later this year.
Amnesty with a difference to reduce light pollution
Moray residents are being urged to give up their bright outdoor lights and help make a dark sky park tourism bid a reality.
Stunning scenery helps attract record field to the Glenlivet 10K charity run in the Cairngorms
A record field of runners has pounded some of the Cairngorms’ most scenic routes to help raise life-saving funds.
Cairngorms museum opens after £500,000 refurb to showcase cultural and natural heritage of area
A Cairngorms museum has reopened its doors following a massive refurbishment to better showcase the rich heritage of the area.
Tiny Speyside school receives personal cook book message from Theresa May
A class of school pupils from a tiny school on Speyside have had their spirits raised after receiving a personal message from the Prime Minister.
Dark sky bid for Speyside aims to bring corners of galaxy closer to home
The darkest corners of the galaxy could soon become the latest attraction to draw tourists to Speyside.
Hopes new cycle tracks in Moray will add to thousands of riders already visiting region
Hopes have been raised that new bike trails in Moray will attract a fresh wave of cyclists to the region.
Moray mum claims “insufficient” gritting the cause of lorry accidents
An isolated Moray community is being cut off because of “insufficient” gritting causing lorries to skid on ice, residents have claimed.
Farmer fears he’ll have to break law for school run
A Moray farmer fears he may have to resort to breaking the law to complete the school run on snow-covered roads.