Environment

Plans to open a new whisky distillery and visitor centre in Dunphail have been approved by Moray Council.

THE dangers posed by giant hogweed across the north-east have been highlighted by a national trade body.

Take part in a sponsored read or a sponsored listen for prizes, as well as a find the book voucher game.

A NATIONWIDE call has gone out for volunteers to help with the annual Great British Beach Clean.

Summer is finally giving residents of the north warmer temperatures and long, sunny days - the perfect time to explore the best wild swimming spots.

Forest walks and Nelson’s tower visibility to be tackled by partnership

Ami Dundas Balnageith and her friend Thomas Hughes from Pittenweem spent five days on Loch Ness.

Resident Donald Wilson is calling for the measure as traffic continues to increase.

Rotary Club of Forres presented two awards to the town’s most celebrated volunteers.

Contractor Everwarm has been employed to insulate buildings in Forres.

The National Trust for Scotland has apprentice vacancies at Brodie Castle, Crathes Castle and Pitmedden Gardens.

Findhorn Village Conservation Company is investing £75,000 in repairs on the road and car park.

A tower with spectacular views has reopened in Culbin Forest after two years closed.

The Stretch2Step programme is running at Grant Park from Tuesday, June 8 for eight weeks.

Findhorn and Nairn are included in a top 10 list created by holiday provider, Canine Cottages.

Findhorn-based Wild Things needs help to remove hogweed and knotweed from the banks of the river Findhorn.

Forres Friends of Woods and Fields are looking for help to grow vegetables as part of a community project.

Improvement works costing more than £220,000 are under way on the listed High Street building used by service cadets.

Residents and staff at Meadowlark spruced up their outdoor space while competing with 14 other care homes.

Forres Footpaths Trust invested £1200 from the Berry Burn wind farm Community Fund in map panels and plinths.