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.
Glenlivet
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.
Families locked in “David and Goliath” battle over gritting cuts
People living in Moray’s snowiest area have lashed out over gritting cuts after the first blast of winter left them cut off.
Concern as gritters to miss four rural roads
Four rural roads will not be gritted this winter prompting fears school pupils and commuters could be cut off.
Hundreds of acres of Moray forestry to be felled to prevent spread of infectious disease
Hundreds of acres of Moray woodland are being chopped down to stop the spread of an infectious disease.
Distillery’s £20m boost on Speyside ‘smooth’
A major expansion of The Glenlivet whisky distillery near Ballindalloch on Speyside is progressing towards an official re-opening for the site early next summer.
Distillery to unveil historic images to celebrate past workers
Staff at a Moray distillery are aiming celebrate the lives of the whisky workers who plied their trade there in years gone by.
Speyside distillery funds research to fight effect of climate change on whisky
A Moray distillery is funding vital research to fight the effects climate change could be having on Scotland's national drink.
Joy as rural Moray GP practice has future sealed
Patients at an at risk rural Moray medical practice are celebrating after it was confirmed it will remain open.
Moray estate hosts “bird language” sessions
A Moray estate has hosted a series of "bird language" workshops to help outdoor groups communicate with feathered friends.
Scottish tenant farmers call for Crown Estate to be retained as single entity
A group of tenant farmers has called for the Crown Estate to be retained as one entity.
New habitats to be created in Moray to boost declining breeding bird population
Wetlands in the rural Moray countryside are being protected in an effort to boost the population of wading birds.
Health bosses urged to ‘pull out stops’ to find new doctor
NHS Grampian has been urged to "pull out all the stops" to ensure one of Moray's most rural communities is not left without a GP.
Moray mountain bike trails win tourism recognition
One of the most spectacular adventure trails in Moray has gained the approval of Scotland's tourism body.
Tiny school in Moray inundated with Christmas cards from around the world
One of Moray's smallest schools has been inundated with Christmas cards from all over the world.
Construction ready to start on new holiday accommodation in Cairngorms
David Mackay
Farmer calls for help to save his lambs from ravens
A Moray farmer has called for immediate action to be taken to stop "vicious" ravens targeting his livestock.
Moray group takes step toward £3.6million bid to bring tourist boom to region
A Moray group's multimillion pound vision to bring a tourist boom to the region has been given a boost.
Religious ceremony in rural Moray hills marks 300th anniversary
Hundreds of people have gathered at a historic Moray seminary to mark its 300th anniversary.
Funding bid launched to attract new waves of tourists to Moray
David Mackay
Historic rural Moray landmark to become centre-piece of atmospheric art project
An innovative art project is aiming to breathe new life and colour into a 300-year-old Moray landmark.
Moray farmer has lost dozens of lambs to vicious ravens plucking out their eyes
A Moray farmer who has lost dozens of lambs to "vicious" ravens this spring has called for a rethink on the protected status of the birds.