Author Profile: Garry McCartney

Calls for change at ‘near miss’ junctions

Residents are calling for improved safety for cycle paths off Findhorn Road and B9011.

‘This is the moment to have a say’ - Public invited to influence new school design

‘This is the moment to have a say’ - Public invited to influence new school design

Planning stage for new Forres Academy invites community to comment on design.

‘What might enhance it?’ - Survey aims to improve Grant Park

‘What might enhance it?’ - Survey aims to improve Grant Park

Collective Architecture is carrying out a survey on Grant Park’s facilities on behalf of Forres Events Limited.

Supermarket staff ‘tour de Forres’ raises vital funds for families

23 June 2025

Supermarket staff ‘tour de Forres’ raises vital funds for families

23 June 2025

Tesco Forres events including a sponsored walk have helped raise more than £500 for Cash for Kids.

‘Determination in abundance’ - Forres Academy celebrates students’ achievements

21 June 2025

‘Determination in abundance’ - Forres Academy celebrates students’ achievements

21 June 2025

Proud families and staff celebrated the achievements of Forres Academy’s pupils during its annual awards ceremony.

Pupils’ passion and creativity wins £3000 for forces veterans

Pupils’ passion and creativity wins £3000 for forces veterans

Four teenagers from Forres Academy won £3000 for Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North.

Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

Claims new school plans are flawed - Council responds

A member of social media group Forres New Academy Forum has set out a list of criticisms of plans for the new school.

Life-saving teen is Forres Highland Games junior chieftain

Life-saving teen is Forres Highland Games junior chieftain

Ben Richards is taking on the role of junior chieftain at Forres Highland Games on Saturday, July 5.

‘We see you, we support you and we’ve got your back’ - Schools Out session for LGBTQ+ teens

‘We see you, we support you and we’ve got your back’ - Schools Out session for LGBTQ+ teens

Schools Out sessions for young LGBTQ+ people launched at Forres Town Hall, supported by representatives from Forres Academy and various charities.

Dyke Primary ‘bike bus’ building pupil confidence and road sense

Dyke Primary ‘bike bus’ building pupil confidence and road sense

Dyke’s headteacher has started a weekly bike bus for pupils from Forres to the school.

Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

Council to consider legal action to remove travellers

Travellers have been staying on the Plasmon playing fields between Macdonald Drive and Burdsyard Road for a fortnight.

Grants and advice offer for Forres properties

Grants and advice offer for Forres properties

Forres Conservation and Heritage Scheme Partnership Management Group seeking local projects for investment.

‘I saw more of Scotland than I ever thought possible’ - Fundraising Scout leader walks from coast to coast

‘I saw more of Scotland than I ever thought possible’ - Fundraising Scout leader walks from coast to coast

1st Forres Scout Leader John Berry took on The Great Outdoors Challenge from Mallaig to Montrose over 13 days.

Just a third of parents ‘satisfied’ with Forres Academy, report finds

Just a third of parents ‘satisfied’ with Forres Academy, report finds