Firefighters battling to get large blaze at Moray farm under control
Firefighters are battling to get a large blaze at a farm in Moray under control.
Speyside
Anglers full of optimism at start of new salmon season on River Spey
Hundreds of anglers gathered on the banks of the River Spey yesterday in hope that its declining fortunes may soon be reversed.
Calls for new watchdog to ensure banks provide cash access for rural areas
Nearly 300 cash machines have been withdrawn across Scotland during the last year prompting fears consumers could soon be facing an “uphill battle” to get money.
Hopes high for new River Spey salmon season despite last year’s drop to all-time catch low
Hopes are high that angling on one of Scotland’s most famous rivers will recover after plummeting to an all-time low last year.
Burial of more than 200 children at former Speyside orphanage was kept secret from residents
A former resident at a north-east orphanage has claimed children were never told about the hundreds of youngsters buried in the grounds there.
Phenomenal demand makes for record-breaking start for Speyside whisky festival
More than £200,000 worth of tickets were snapped up for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival within a day of going on sale.
Gritters struggle to cope as whiteout conditions brings north-east commuters to a halt
Whiteout conditions across the north-east caused havoc yesterday morning as winter continues to bite.
Whisky festival reveals special line-up for 20th anniversary celebrations
An iconic whisky festival is celebrating its 20th birthday in style this year.
Campaigners band together in Moray to save natural wilderness from wind farm developments
Campaigners in Moray have teamed up to curb the amount of wind farm developments in the region.
Toast raised to whisky guru who masterminded rise of Speyside malts
The "marketing genius" who masterminded the rise of several Speyside malts has been hailed for his lasting contribution to Moray's economy following his death.
Speyside ice cream store launches new twist on Scottish favourite for Burns Night
An experimental Speyside ice-cream shop has launched its own twist on a Scottish delicacy to celebrate Burns Night.
Traditional music concerts on Speyside unveil biggest-ever line-up
A concert series on Speyside devised to showcase traditional music from across Scotland has unveiled its biggest ever line-up.
Victory for Speyside campaigners after two-year fight for pedestrian crossing
Campaigners on Speyside are celebrating victory following a two-year battle in their fight to get a pedestrian crossing on their High Street.
Oldest whisky to go on sale from Speyside distillery with £17,500 price tag
A Speyside distillery is preparing to release the oldest whisky ever bottled on its historic site.
Do you have the bottle to run whisky-themed marathon?
Registration for one of Speyside's premier sporting events has now opened, with locals and visitors from around the world invited to take part.
Queen’s New Year Honours 2019: Speyside fiddler who has travelled the world to receive British Empire Medal for services to north-east music
A musician from Speyside will receive a British Empire Medal to celebrate a lifetime of spreading traditional Scottish music across the world.
Malt Whisky Trail eager to see barriers to whisky enjoyment broken down for Hogmanay
It's all about putting the dram into drama.
Rescue crews said caller did ‘right thing’ following false alarm on River Spey
Emergency services who were called to a false alarm following reports of someone being in trouble in the River Spey have stressed the caller “did the right thing”.
Scottish whisky hotel celebrates 125th anniversary
The 125th anniversary of a Scottish whisky hotel considered "one of the best in the world" is being celebrated this month.
Couple at risk of being homeless at Christmas after van ploughs into Speyside home
A Moray couple face being homeless this Christmas after a van crashed through the walls of their home.
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.
Talks on Speyside to plot recovery of river following worst-ever salmon season
Crisis talks have been held in an attempt to plot the recovery of one of Scotland’s most famous rivers.
Anglers demand action as salmon catches on River Spey plummet to new low
Salmon catches on one of Scotland’s most famous rivers have plummeted to an all-time low - prompting fears a “disaster” could be looming.
School pupils in Moray buy huge shipment of Malawi rice to support students in Africa
School pupils in Moray have taken delivery of a huge shipment of rice in order to sample the hardship Africans their age have to endure.
Speyside pupil tells youngsters ‘Size isn’t a barrier to realising sporting dreams’
A sports-daft school pupil from Speyside has won the chance to interview his heroes after filming a video showcasing his home.
New Speyside distillery is named ‘building of the year’
A £140million construction project on Speyside has been commended as the “building of the year”.
Fishery board told to cut back attempts to boost salmon stocks on River Spey by Scottish Governments
Bosses on one of the world’s most famous salmon rivers have found themselves at odds with the Scottish Government over how best to improve fish stocks.
Electric bus boost for Speyside
Rural communities in the south of Moray can look forward to enjoying new connections to the coast next year through an electric bus service.
More than a dozen areas of Moray landscape could acquire ‘special’ status
A senior planning officer at Moray Council believes assigning “special” status to some of the area’s most spectacular landscapes will help support some of the region’s most important industries.
Whisky drinking marathon brings international visitors to Moray
A marathon with a special Speyside twist attracted international visitors on Saturday as over a thousand people took part in the second annual Dramathon.
Water way to help fish return after 100 years
For the first time in more than 100 years, a team of fisheries experts has teamed up with a Speyside whisky distillery to offer a helping hand to migrating fish.
Legendary Speyside musician to be celebrated at special concert
A Speyside musical stalwart will step on stage for a concert to celebrate the impact he has made on the region.