Food and drink enthusiasts flock to Moray this weekend for Spirit of Speyside: Distilled
Moray’s finest food and drink brands will take centre stage today as the third annual Spirit of Speyside: Distilled event kicks-off.
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Drone footage reveals hidden patches of ‘alien’ invading plans
Drones have been sent high into the sky above Speyside to locate have huge hidden patches of potentially dangerous invading plants.
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.
Garmouth resident at risk of flooding says low water level is ‘perfect time’ for River Spey maintenance
Fresh calls have been made to draw up solutions to ease flooding concerns at a Moray village that has been repeatedly been swamped by river water.
Police say amount of whisky enthusiasts trying to buy limited edition bottle on Speyside made enforcing rules impossible
Senior police officers have admitted that the volume of whisky enthusiasts that descended on Speyside to buy a limited edition bottle made it impossible to enforce parking restrictions.
Speyside Whisky festival returns bigger and better for a third year
The third annual Spirit of Speyside: Distilled Festival will take place next weekend, with the majority of whisky’s big-name brands poised to make an appearance.
Family foundations inspire new £10k fund for youngsters on Speyside
A new £10,000 fund has been launched in Moray to support projects designed to help the region’s children and young adults.
Whisky firm admits preparations for sale were ‘inadequate’ while locals say distillery cannot host similar event again
A Speyside whisky giant has insisted it will work with the community to ensure its distillery can continue to play a role in future developments.
Cash boost of £810k to fund improvements to Speyside Way
A funding boost on Speyside will drive forward electric car improvements in the area as well as an upgrade to a well-trodden tourist trail.
Speyside sponsored walk to raise money for Moray children’s charities
A Moray walk set up to raise money for two local children’s charities will take place again this year.
Fochabers firm launches campaign to challenge preconception that Scottish flowers are not as ‘perfect’ as Dutch
A Speyside visitor attraction has urged Scottish florists to buy local buds amid fears there could be a shortage after Brexit.
Closed public toilets at Craigellachie camp site causes chaos for tourists
Public health concerns have been raised amidst allegations human waste is building up on a popular Moray campsite after facilities were axed amidst budget cuts.
Vandals saw off hand and try to decapitate statue erected to remember historic Speyside battle
There are fears a picturesque part of Speyside has become “a hot spot” for vandalism after significant damage was wrought on a sculpture erected to remember a historic battle.
Malt Whisky Trail chairman welcomes Moray tourism boom
The chairman of the Moray Malt Whisky Trail has welcomed news that the industry enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2017.
Moray MSP calls for a transport study to improve tourism in Speyside
Thousands already make their way to the heart of the Scottish whisky industry each year but the Scottish Government is being urged to make Moray more visitor friendly.
Inaugural oatcake eating world championships to be hosted in Elgin
Speyside is to be the venue for Scotland’s latest speed eating challenge as oatcakes follow haggis and teacakes into the competitive arena.
Massed pipes and drums gives Speyside highland games rousing start
Thousands of enthusiasts braved the rain on Speyside at the weekend to enjoy the 126th Dufftown Highland Games.
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.
Plans to enhance Cairngorms National Park announced
A leading conservation expert has called on Cairngorm landowners to work together to help enhance the national park over the next decade.
Moray’s hidden stories to form basis of region’s latest tourism drive
A new project has been launched to bring the hidden stories of towns and villages across Moray to a wider audience.
Ambulance called following Speyside crash
An ambulance has been called to a Moray village following a two-car crash on a country road.
Electric car port blocked with Creme Egg back in action
An electric car charging point on Speyside that was taken out of operation by vandals armed with Creme Eggs is now working again after months of disruption.
Annual mudder race will fund restoration efforts of Speyside landmark
Runners young and old will plunge into muck and grime on Speyside at the weekend to raise cash to breath fresh life into a treasured local landmark.
Fishery board broadens talks in effort to find solution for declining Spey catches
More talks have been scheduled in an effort to find a solution to stop plummeting salmon catches on the River Spey.
Warm weather prompts emergency talks to halt declining salmon catches on Spey as water drops to lowest level since 1976
Emergency talks have been scheduled in an attempt to reverse a dramatic decline in the amount of salmon caught on the River Spey.
Doubts raised over authenticity of 19th Century Speyside whisky bottles
Whisky bottles suspected to be fake have been removed from display at a Speyside distillery.
Extra time for community groups in Moray not ready to take over halls
No doors will be locked for good today on cherished town halls and community centres across Moray.
Calls for action at danger junction in Moray whisky country
Roads bosses will investigate road safety at a Speyside junction after concerned locals branded it “a danger”.
Extension at Moray school will bring all pupils under one roof
School pupils in Moray have been given their first look inside their new £2million extension.
Speyside bus passengers urged to take advantage of trial services
Speyside residents have been urged to take advantage of extra bus services in the area or risk “losing them”.
Speyside campaigners one step closer to keeping community centre open
A Speyside community centre that had been threatened with closure is poised to be leased to locals.
Aberlour says High Street is booming despite double bank closure blow
A Speyside village has insisted there is “life after banks” now its high street is booming following recent blows.