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
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.
Government says Moray growth deal is ‘important’ to whole UK
A £200 million bid from Moray to deliver an economic boom to the region is being prioritised by the UK Government due to its contribution to the country’s economy.
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.
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.