Author Profile: Garry McCartney

‘Trees planted before Sanquhar estate was built are posing a risk’ - Woodland Trust warns of felling plans

A Forres Community Woodlands Trust contractor has permission to fell timber at Sanquhar woods.

‘Always planning how to offer an even better experience’ - Dallas business named Diversified Farm of the Year

‘Always planning how to offer an even better experience’ - Dallas business named Diversified Farm of the Year

Buffalo-rearing Thorabella near Dallas named Diversified Farm of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards.

Bonfire and fireworks display in late bid for more volunteers

31 October 2025

Bonfire and fireworks display in late bid for more volunteers

31 October 2025

Forres bonfire and fireworks event needs volunteers to help with traffic and stewarding following cancellations.

‘Moray coast is not for industrialisation’ - Beach protest against turbine parking plan

30 October 2025

‘Moray coast is not for industrialisation’ - Beach protest against turbine parking plan

30 October 2025

Objectors to the Moray FLOW Park project organising protest on Findhorn beach on Saturday.

‘They’ll appeal to anyone who doesn’t enjoy noisy displays’ - Bonfire Night adds inclusive event

‘They’ll appeal to anyone who doesn’t enjoy noisy displays’ - Bonfire Night adds inclusive event

Forres Bonfire Night at Grant Park will include a low noise and impact display ahead of the main event on Saturday.

‘Worth every step’ - Supermarket staff walk 26 miles in memory of colleague who took his own life

‘Worth every step’ - Supermarket staff walk 26 miles in memory of colleague who took his own life

Forres Tesco manager George Low walks Dava Way to rise funds for mental health charity.

‘Life’s been incredibly difficult’ - Villagers celebrate return of bus service to town

28 October 2025

‘Life’s been incredibly difficult’ - Villagers celebrate return of bus service to town

28 October 2025

A 90-year-old woman was part of a group of 10 villagers boarding the first reinstated Findhorn to Forres bus service.

Village community creates stunning Remembrance display

23 October 2025

Village community creates stunning Remembrance display

23 October 2025

A display featuring 1500 crotched and knitted poppies is on display in a village.

Plans to redevelop much-loved former hospital submitted to council

22 October 2025

Plans to redevelop much-loved former hospital submitted to council

22 October 2025

Plans have been submitted to Moray Council to transform a former hospital site.

‘Helping Scotland’s next generation’ - Secondary pupils working with industry on sustainable solutions

‘Helping Scotland’s next generation’ - Secondary pupils working with industry on sustainable solutions

Forres Academy students helping industry find solutions for energy, engineering, food and drink, and housing challenges.

‘Marvellous to see so many enjoying the transformation’ - Villagers upgrade play area

‘Marvellous to see so many enjoying the transformation’ - Villagers upgrade play area

Rafford Village Hall volunteers create shade and shelter on playing field with Climate Action Network funding.

‘Erskine’s work is extraordinary’ - Military Cross awardee is new regional wellbeing centres’ head

‘Erskine’s work is extraordinary’ - Military Cross awardee is new regional wellbeing centres’ head

Military Cross awardee and RAF veteran Roy Geddes appointed as regional manager for Erskine Veterans Activity Centres

100 years ago: Forres Gazette details Nelson’s Tower celebrations

100 years ago: Forres Gazette details Nelson’s Tower celebrations

A look back into the archives has detailed a celebration in Forres.

‘Nature30 sites help reverse nature loss’ - NatureScot appeal uses local dunes as example

‘Nature30 sites help reverse nature loss’ - NatureScot appeal uses local dunes as example

NatureScot wants more areas to become Nature30 sites like Findhorn Hinterland to promote biodiversity.

Castle pond path partly closed for tree clearing

Castle pond path partly closed for tree clearing

Woods south of Brodie Castle pond is being cleared in line with the National Trust for Scotland’s Plan for Nature.

‘Student projects building links with community’ - Glasgow School of Art to collaborate with local groups

18 October 2025

‘Student projects building links with community’ - Glasgow School of Art to collaborate with local groups

18 October 2025

Glasgow School of Arts’ Altyre campus students meet community groups to discuss helping local projects.

‘Call of the Wild’ raises thousands in two weeks - Findhorn charity needs £20k by Christmas

‘Call of the Wild’ raises thousands in two weeks - Findhorn charity needs £20k by Christmas

Findhorn-based Wild Things make good start to campaign to raise £20,000 by Christmas to continue.

‘Drivers get a sense of fulfilment and gratitude’ - Osprey Bus charity needs volunteers

‘Drivers get a sense of fulfilment and gratitude’ - Osprey Bus charity needs volunteers