Forres Gazette

Games Chieftain lends support to competitors

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There�s a heavy reliance on the Chieftain at the Forres Highland Games ... but this is taking it a bit too literally for Brian Ross, who finds himself dwarfed by two giants of the heavy events � Americans Al Stagner (left), from Colorado, and Dave Garman, from Hollywood.

Car park repair work slammed

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A FORRES businessman has accused Moray Council of bad organisation and wasting resources after workmen arrived to resurface a town centre car park which he claims was not in need of repair.

Games do town proud

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ONCE again the sun came out for Forres with the Highland Games being the latest community event to benefit from brilliant weather, which encouraged a great crowd and made a great spectacle for locals and visitors alike.

Hollingdale's day

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Lossiemouth High School was the venue last Saturday for a trial run ahead of a national sporting championship that is set to come to Moray in September.

Revenge is sweet for Rowley

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

AFTER two friendly matches against Scottish League opposition in the past week, assistant boss Charlie Rowley said he was happy with how Forres Mechanics are shaping up ahead of the new season.

Weather Watch

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last week's weather was a reality check that summer can be such a fleeting impression. The previous week, despite the odd thundery shower, did give us gloriously warm sunshine.

Light is shed on Night at Museum

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE Falconer Museum in Forres is offering lots of free fun over the summer holidays.

Put your music online with the Gazette

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

CALLING all local musicians: the Forres Gazette wants you � and your music � on our website.

Enjoy some online reading

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Share your blogs with us � and the world

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

The Rev Alexander Cockburn Buchanan

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I AM seeking any information about my great uncle the Reverend Alexander Cockburn Buchanan and his family.