Author Profile: Garry McCartney

‘I want to live forever!’ - Youth theatre performing ‘Fame Jr’ at town hall

Six actors from the Forres area are performing in Fame Jr at Forres Town Hall.

‘This property is perfect!’ - New store’s manager confident of success as it opens to public

‘This property is perfect!’ - New store’s manager confident of success as it opens to public

The Premier Forres shop is one of a number of businesses now at the old Pedigreed Cars premises on Bogton Place.

Visitor shocked by ‘rate of decay’ of expensive beach huts

Visitor shocked by ‘rate of decay’ of expensive beach huts

1 Architects, Kinloss confirm some of the Findhorn beach huts require ongoing repairs by the developer.

‘Several challenges identified’ - Alternative option for new school dropped

‘Several challenges identified’ - Alternative option for new school dropped

Moray Council has started planning for a new Forres Academy at Roysvale.

Douglas Ross MSP kicked out of Holyrood chamber

Douglas Ross MSP kicked out of Holyrood chamber

Douglas Ross MSP has been removed from the chamber at Holyrood for heckling First Minister John Swinney.

‘Huge sixes smashed around the park’ - Primary schools in Kwik cricket battle

‘Huge sixes smashed around the park’ - Primary schools in Kwik cricket battle

Teams from Kinloss, Alves, Pilmuir, Dyke, Dallas, Anderson’s and Applegrove took part in the town’s Kwik cricket festival.

‘A campfire wasn’t doused’ - Forestry commission on six-day Culbin blaze

‘A campfire wasn’t doused’ - Forestry commission on six-day Culbin blaze

Forestry and Land Scotland’s east region manager has confirmed the recent blaze at Culbin was caused by a campfire.

Window of Opportunity for prospective volunteers

Window of Opportunity for prospective volunteers

A new Window of Opportunity at Moray Firth Credit Union shows would-be volunteers how they can help.

‘Make a difference in our community’ - Volunteer market to show where help’s needed

‘Make a difference in our community’ - Volunteer market to show where help’s needed

A volunteer marketplace at Forres Town Hall aims to recruit assistance for local groups and projects.

‘It will be the furthest I've ever run’ - Father’s cross country effort in aid of swim club

‘It will be the furthest I've ever run’ - Father’s cross country effort in aid of swim club

Groundsman Dale Stephen is running 50 miles from Aviemore to Forres to raise funds for Forres Bluefins.

Unique plant will boost museum’s profile

Unique plant will boost museum’s profile

A Rhododendron falconeri has been unveiled in Forres’ Grant Park in honour of Victorian scientist Hugh Falconer.

Moray school narrowly misses out on quiz final qualification

Moray school narrowly misses out on quiz final qualification

Dallas Primary off to a great start in Rotary quiz but fails to qualify for final.

Indian-Scottish relations boosted by Consul General’s visit to Moray

Indian-Scottish relations boosted by Consul General’s visit to Moray

Diplomatic office focused on Indian-Scottish relations visits St John’s Church, Forres.

Car parks upgraded at popular woodland walks

Car parks upgraded at popular woodland walks

Forres Community Woodlands Trust Tesco Community Grant Finderne Development Trust funding in free car parks.

Rural lab’s research will boost local economies and culture

Rural lab’s research will boost local economies and culture

Glasgow School of Art’s Highland campus has a rural lab focused on enterprise, sustainable economies and innovation.

‘Live with dignity and safety’ - MSP backs declaration by Moray Pride

‘Live with dignity and safety’ - MSP backs declaration by Moray Pride

Ariane Burgess MSP is highlighting the erosion of LGBTQIA+ rights.

‘Passion and craftsmanship’ noted in award-winning pies

‘Passion and craftsmanship’ noted in award-winning pies