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Things to do ACTIVITIES

Fishing

The Moray Firth has some of the greatest freshwater and sea angling in the world. Best of all is the fact that if you are happy to fish for different species, you can 'fish the Firth' twelve months of the year! The Firth provides the estuaries for 18 of Scotland's most important salmon rivers, including the Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Lossie. All of these rivers have angling clubs or associations which offer fishing, although membership numbers are limited and there may be a waiting list in a few cases. Stocked fisheries provide good sport, easy access including many opportunties for less able anglers, and tuition facilities. Except in severe weather, these fisheries can be accessed all year round. The Osprey Fishing School at Avielochan, near Aviemore offers tution in fly fishing for both trout and salmon. The Angling Centre in Elgin, Forres Tackle Shop and Pat Fraser in Nairn are good places to start for all your fishing needs.

Football

Elgin City F.C. Part-time senior professional football club based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish League 2. Elgin City have played at Borough Briggs since 1921 when it replaced Cooper Park. The ground currently has a capacity of 4,520 (478 seated). Forres Mechanics F.C. The stadium, Mosset Park, is next to the A96, north of Forres. Football offers opportunities for girls and boys to keep fit through

Forres Under 7s, and there are a number of football pitches within the area.

Nairn County F.C. A senior football club who currently play in the Highland Football League, were founded in 1914 and play at Station Park, Nairn. As a senior team they can play in the Scottish Cup. The team colours are yellow and black and go by the nickname of the Wee County. Station Park, Balblair Road, Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland, IV12 5LT. Email: info@nairncountyfc.co.uk Tel: 01667 454298

Lossiemouth F.C. A senior football club from Lossiemouth. Founded in 1945, they were admitted to the Highland League in the following year and have played in that league ever since. The club play their football at Grant Park in Lossiemouth.

Golfing

Moray is home to many golf courses. Locations include Buckie, Dufftown, Elgin, Forres, Kinloss, Garmouth and Kingston, Grantown on Spey, Hopeman, Lossiemouth, Spey Bay, and Nairn in the Highlands. Forres has a beautiful 18 hole golf course, with many beautiful views of Findhorn Bay, Califer Hill and Rafford, Dava etc. Nairn has long been famed for its two championship golf courses, Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and its position as a top Highland golfing centre has been further reinforced with the world renowned Curtis Cup and the European Tour coming to the area.

Hill Walking

Ben Macdui is the highest

summit in Moray, this being on the boundary between Moray and Aberdeenshire. Most of Moray offers gentler scenery as it gradually descends from the Grampian Mountains to the shores of the Moray Firth. Ben Rinnes and Carn Daimh have good paths and fine views to the Grampian Mountains to the south, and over the Moray Firth to Caithness in the north. The Cromdale Hills offer ridge walking along Strath Spey but the going can be rough with fewer well defined paths.

Horse Riding

With many beautiful routes around Moray youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be spoiled for choice Explore the forests of Culbin, Roseisle and Lossiemouth. The Dava Way is also accessible to horses. An excellent leaflet produced by the Moray Equestrian Access Group can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office in the Falconer Museum in Forres. There are a number of organisations offering riding lessons including Burgie Equine Centre, Equus Equestrian Centre, Moray Group Riding For The Disabled, Tomintoul Riding Centre, Garmouth Riding Centre, Rashcrook Equestrian, Logie Farm Riding Centre, and Mundole Equestrian Centre.

Mountain Bike Trails

Local volunteers, working with Forest Enterprise, have created some fantastic mountain bike challenges through the forested hills on the east of the River Spey. The Moray Monster Trails provide 30km of riding at three linked locations, Whiteash, Ordiequish and Ben Aigan. Local coaches take bicyles at no charge. The Moray Mountain Bike Club aims to get people out and enjoy the countryside

XC loops in Sanquhar Woods, Forres includes pump section (not the pump track), small drops, car park etc.

Rock Climbing

There are a number of places where you can do rock climbing. Covesea in Lossiemouth, Cummingston, Logie Head and inland at Huntlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cave are worthwhile to look at. The Moray Mountaineering Club have members who are rock climbing enthusiasts who meet on a Wednesday evenings, usually at Cummingston sea cliffs.

Rugby

Clubs in the area include Moray RFC & Moray Titans RLFC, Buckie Scorpians and Lossiemouth RFC.

Sailing

Around the coasts, suitable locations for sailing include Lossiemouth, Portsoy and the Findhorn Bay. The Royal Yacht Club in Findhorn and The Moray Firth Sailing Club offer sailing classes.

Surfing

There is good surfing to be had when the tides and wind are right. Lossiemouth is a favoured location, along with Sandend Bay to the east. Good fun if you're in the area. Check conditions beforehand.

Swimming

There are swimming pools in the following towns: Elgin, Lossiemouth, Forres, Nairn, Aberlour and Keith.

Tennis

There are clubs in Cullen, Keith, Aberlour, Elgin, Rothes and Forres. There are three courts in Cooper Park, Elgin

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Things to do WALKING Burghead to Lossiemouth (Moray Coastal Trail) This grand coastal walk includes a cliff-top section with coves and sea-stacks, and finishes with a long walk across a huge sandy beach. Coastal footpath, undulating and slightly rough or muddy in places.

Culbin Forest, Forres Walks through pine woods to Findhorn Bay. The Hill 99 Viewpoint trail is an ideal walk for first-time visitors and takes about 2-3 hours starting from the main car park at Wellhill. There are easy-reach destinations such as the Gravelpit ponds (from Wellhill) and the Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pool (from Nairn East Beach), with attractive benches to rest at when you get there.

The Dava Way - between Forres and Grantown-onSpey Easy route suitable for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. It links Forres and Grantown-onSpey and almost all of the route follows the old Highland Railway line. It is off road and safe from traffic. and passes a mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland.

Dunearn River Walk, Forres Outstanding views up and

down the River Findhorn. The narrow path passes very close to the edge of sheer, vertical drops down to the swirling waters. Forest paths, muddy at times with steep drops alongside to the river - great care needed.

The Forest By The Firth Trail in Lossiemouth A five mile walk which starts at the East Beach wooden footbridge, there is a map carved in stone to guide you on your way. The route heads east along the beach eventually leading to the sheltered paths of Lossie Forest. The track heads west towards the River Lossie then leads you back to Lossiemouth along the sands. High tide may prevent access to parts of the walk.

Hopeman to Lossiemouth An excellent one-way coastal walk with a fine clifftop section, coves and sea-stacks, finishing with a long walk across a huge sandy beach. If starting from Elgin you can catch a bus out to Hopeman and another bus back from Lossiemouth.

Nairn One of the most popular walks starts from the harbour and heads west long the promenade for about 3km before turning inland to Delnies Wood and then looping back to the

shore. Covering a total of 10km over fairly easy terrain, this walk includes some stunning views including an overview the town. The harbour is also the starting point for a walk along the River Nairn to Cawdor. The beautiful stretch of riverside is home to a variety of birds and wildlife and is a restful experience surrounded by trees and the sound of the water. At Cawdor there's a choice of five different waymarked nature trails within woods surrounding the historic castle.

Quarrel Wood, Elgin Woodland walks through beeches, oaks and pines. Quarrel Wood commands a hilltop position overlooking Elgin, the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside.

Randolph's Leap from Logie Steading A popular scenic river walk to Randolph's Leap where the River Findhorn flows through narrow rocks. Starts from Logie Steading where there are toilets, farm shop, children's play area, heritage centre, and an excellent cafe. There are clear paths with some steep edges over the river, a short section on a minor road, no pavement. Roseisle Forest and Dunes This exploration of the pine-

clad dunes at Roseisle takes in the best bits of the woods, visits a bird hide, and takes in views of the sea, but also leaves plenty of time to enjoy the beach. There are clear, waymarked paths and tracks.

The Speyside Way The Speyside Way is one of Scotland's four Long Distance Routes (LDRs). It runs for over 60 miles between Buckie, on the Moray Firth, and Aviemore at the heart of Strathspey, following the valley of the River Spey for much of the way. The route passes through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes; by rivers and mountains, over moorland and along forest paths.

Torrieston Forest, by Pluscarden Abbey There are three waymarked forest walks through Monaughty Forest from Torrieston, a short distance along the glen from Pluscarden Abbey; the route as described makes a longer outing by taking in most of all three. There are waymarked forestry paths with a fair amount of ascent and descent.

Winding Walks, near Fochabers This circular walk heads up the side of the Small Burn with the option of taking one of the winding paths

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Things to do through the trees. It then visits the wooden gazebo at Peep's Viewpoint overlooking Fochabers. Forest tracks and paths with an optional path with steps.

Activity Providers

Aquaplay Scotland One of the top outdoor activity providers based in Moray. All instructors and leaders are highly experienced and qualified. Activites include canoeing, kayaking, boogie board surfing, burn scrambling, gorge walking and much, much more! 6 Seafield Square, Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7AZ T: 01340 831455/03338 000848 or 07787 225021

Craggan Outdoors Offers easy access to a wide range of fun and challenging activities, for visitors of all ages and abilities. Activities include archery, clay pigeon shooting, climbing (indoor wall and outside rock crags), gorge walking, kayaking, mini-quads, mountain biking, paintball, pony trekking, raft building a zip wire and plenty more. Craggan Golf Course, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NT. T: 01479 873283

Outfit Moray An award winning, outdoor education, charity based in

Lossiemouth, Moray. They offer activities, tailored programmes and courses for schools, adults, families and groups. 15 Shore Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PB T: 01343 549571

Scotpeak Specialises in organised Hillwalking, Trekking, Walking Holidays, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Mountaineering, Summer & Winter Skills, Navigation Courses, Self Lead Walks, Charity Walks, Team Building and Events Management. All activities are environmentally assessed allowing Scotpeak to minimise the impact to our environment. E:john@scotpeak.co.uk T: 07881621864

Wild Things! A Scottish Environmental Education Charity based on the magnificent Moray Firth. Offers a variety of inspiring wilderness and nature experiences for all ages and abilities regardless of learning challenges or physical and financial difficulties… or even a fear of spiders! T: 01309 690450 enquiries@wild-things.org.uk

BEACHES

Ardersier Beach, Inverness

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Due to its gentle shelving nature, Ardersier Bay is popular with kayakers, kite surfers and canoeists. There is a small concrete slipway just off the carpark at the Beechgrove pocket garden.

Burghead Beach The tide goes out a long way to expose the long golden sands stretching round Burghead Bay. The vast areas of firm flat sands are perfect for dog walking, running or kite surfing. It is also an ideal place for wind surfing. Take time to enjoy the stunning sea views and visit the nearby heritage centre to discover more about the area.

Cove Bay / Primrose Bay Although this bay is shown as Clashach Cove on the OS maps, road signs refer to it as Cove Bay and many locals call it Primrose Bay. If you take coastal trail from the Hopeman East Beach’s colourful beach huts around to the caves at Clashach Cove you will see the spectacular caves, yellow sandstone cliffs, colourful boulders and rocks which will delight all budding photographers, young and old alike. During the summer you may even find some wild strawberries to munch on along the way.

Culbin Sands This RSPB coastal reserve

in Morayshire, is full of wildlife to look out for. Culbin Sands boasts a beautiful sandy beach where you can spot sea ducks, oystercatchers and ringed plovers. Admire pretty dune plants and flowers as you stroll along the sands and take in the views. Facilities include nature trails, picnic areas and a car park at East Beach with public toilets. Nairn is the nearest town which is served by train and bus services.

Cummingston Beach The descent to the beach is steep so be prepared, parking is available near the children’s play park, take your own refreshments as there aren’t any shops nearby. A hidden gem of a beach nestling between the villages of Burghead and Hopeman. Surrounded by cliffs and caves it’s a popular haunt for rock climbers.

East Beach, Lossiemouth A popular beach which gets very busy when the weather is good. Access is via a long wooden bridge over the River Lossie. A row of sand dunes separate the river and the sea, take care the river current can be very strong. On the sea side of the dunes there is a wide beach, great for sand castle building. There are also

Things to do plenty of waves for leaping over. If you want to get away from the crowds you may have to go quite a way round the bay.

West Beach, Lossiemouth Another popular beach, brilliant for a family day out. At high tide most of the sand is covered but as the sea recedes lots of rock pools are exposed. The sea is shallow for a long way out and on hot days is heated by the warm sand. There is plenty of parking on the esplanade which is right next to the beach. The sands curve round to Covesea Lighthouse which is now a visitor centre.

Findhorn Beach One of the best known beaches in Moray, part of an estuary it’s a bird watchers favourite. The wide flat sands are great for dog walking and sand castle building. The sheltered waters of the estuary also offer excellent sailing and water sports opportunities. The heritage centre with its restored ice house is definitely worth a visit. After a busy day on the beach Findhorn Village offers a good selection of places to eat.

Hopeman Beaches East Beach in Hopeman is made unique, in Moray, by its line of quirky beach huts all individually decorated and a great photo opportunity. The beach is a mix of sand and rocky areas with great pools for discovering a huge variety of wildlife. There is ample parking near the beach huts, a children’s play park and room for ice cream vans to sell their wares.

Nairn Beach Nairn Central beach is a sandy accessible beach fringed by dunes. Beautiful views across the Moray Firth

to the Black Isle. The coastline is home to resident schools of dolphins. Popular family beach with paddling pool, tea rooms and a summer activity programme.

Roseisle Beach A favourite with locals and tourists alike, it is sited between Findhorn and Burghead. The entrance to the beach is through a forest of Scots pines. There are excellent facilities with picnic tables and barbecue pits in the trees. There is a children’s woodland play park and well maintained toilet facilities which include an outdoor shower. There are walks through the trees, all information is displayed on notice boards. The path through the woods takes you down on to the sandy shore, miles of sand which is sheltered by the trees and dunes, a great beach to spend a day out.

ENTERTAINMENT

Findhorn Foundation On the outskirts of Findhorn village is the world famous Findhorn Foundation, a thriving holistic community and eco-village which is a haven for many from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Visitors are welcome to walk around the community and see the various projects in action. Lossie Folk Club Lossiemouth Folk Club meets every Tuesday, 8:30pm at the Beach Bar, in Lossiemouth. Everyone's welcome from players to listeners, with an eclectic mix of music being played from Traditional Folk, to Contemporary, self penned songs and tunes. roughout the year they have guest artists that come to play, raffle nights and also a festival held the 3rd weekend in July.

The Loft at East Grange, Kinloss East Grange is a family run farm which has evolved into a multi-activity centre based around the loft coffee shop & bistro (which is an eat scotland accredited restaurant and bar) and venue. Offers a wide range of activities ensuring that your experience is the best it can possibly be! From Quad Bikes to Archery, Grass Sledging and Laser Tag – It caters for all tastes! East Grange, Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2UD T: 01343 850111

Universal Hall, Findhorn Hosts a variety of events and performances throughout the year including contemporary music, scottish chamber orchestra, scottish opera, dramatic performances, touring theatre companies, comedy, dance, film, children’s entertainment. Visit www.findhorn.org T: 01309 691170

The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth One of the very few venues hosting music, theatre & comedy in the North East of Scotland. Dedicated to promoting the arts at a local, national & international level, The Warehouse Theatre is one venue where you can discover the delights of the arts on your door step. Open all year. Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth T: 01343 814004

FAMILY FUN

Pinz Bowling, Elgin Moray’s premier family entertainment centre which has 14 lanes of bowling, a soft play area, arcade, restaurant, bar and pool facilities all under one roof. 2 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XZ T: 01343 541444

Cooper Park, Elgin Cooper Park, in the centre of Elgin, was gifted to the people of Elgin in 1903 by Colonel George A Cooper. There is a large boating pond with pedal boats for hire over the summer months. Elgin Library is situated at the edge of the park and hosts occasional art exhibitions in the gallery room. The park also has tennis courts and a large children’s play area.

Elgin Kart Raceway Located just outside Lhanbryde is the kart track for Arrive & Drive, Mini Grand Prix and Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting.Whether you're looking for a fun day out for the family, a team building event with a difference or a corporate hospitality day with a buzz, then Elgin Kart Raceway is the place for you. To book or for further information call 01343 843666 / 074360810014

Findhorn Marina & Boatyard Learn to sail or powerboat. All year round courses, available for children and adults. Come and play with the seals at Findhorn Seals Club. Kayak hire available. Captain’s Table Cafe for all your refreshment needs. Tel: 01309 690099

Findhorn Village Centre Provides recreational and leisure time facilities , encourages educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources. For more info, contact Christine Hunt on T:01309 692339.

Moray Leisure Centre Built in 1993, Moray Leisure Centre has been the most popular leisure facility in the area. It allows the people of Moray opportunities to experience a healthier lifestyle by introducing sports and activities such as

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Things to do Swimming, Ice Skating, Cardiovascular and Resistance fitness, Relaxation Suite, Healthy Eating Cafe, Healthy Living Centre, Soft Play Area and Care Provision. Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, IV30 1AP T: 01343 550033

The Playbarn Soft Play Structure A premium children's soft indoor play centre, combining fantastic play facilities with a cafe on site, offering a wide range of healthy eating options. Servery, Parties, Comfy Seating, Games Room. Greenfields, Lhanbryde, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8LN T: 01343 843101

Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Situated in one of Scotland's most glorious locations, nestled between the sand dunes of Nairn East Beach, the marina and a championship golf course. There is a great choice of facilities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather. You can choose from a wide range of caravan holiday homes or make use of the touring and camping facilities. Hoseasons : 0345 498 6060 Parkdean:0344 335 3450

Woodside Farm Shop, Cafe and Play Area, Kinloss Offers a wide range of home and locally grown vegetables as well as free range eggs and home bred Aberdeen Angus Beef. Open 7 days a week, it also houses a delightful coffee shop and children’s play area. Open Mon - Sat 10:30am-4pm and 11:30am4pm on Sun. T: 01309 690258

GUIDED TOURS

Ecoventures Located at the heart of the Moray Firth Special Area of Conservation, EcoVentures

offers you a truly exhilarating and memorable boat trip experience. Harbour Workshop, Victoria Place, Cromarty, IV11 8YE T: 01381 600323

Moray Tours Offering quality, flexible sightseeing tours for up to six persons around Moray, North East Scotland, The Highlands, Royal Deeside and the West Coast of Scotland. T: 01343 541292 info@moraytours.com Phoenix Boat Trips, Inverness Enjoy the beauty of the Moray Firth on a one hour boat trip from Inverness Marina. View the beautiful Black Isle and possibly a visit from the bottlenosed dolphins. Contact Skipper Eric Wardlaw T: 07703 168097 or email eric@brumblair.f9.co.uk

LOCAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE & PLACES OF INTEREST Ardclach Bell Tower Ardclach Bell Tower is an architectural oddity. It is very small – about 4.3m2 overall – and has only two storeys. The ground floor may well have been a prison, judging by its small door and lack of windows. The floor above, reached by a narrow stone stair, has a fireplace in the north wall, with a square pistol hole on each side. Standing on its own on a hill overlooking a hidden part of the Findhorn Valley. 9mls South of Nairn. Signposted off the A939 to Grantown on Spey. T: 01667 460453

Auchindoun Castle, Dufftown Overlooking the River Fiddich and beside the old hill road to Strathdon, the

castle’s setting makes for a romantic vision of a medieval Scottish castle. 2 miles south of Dufftown on the A941. T: 01667 460232 Auld Brig of Keith, Keith This was a packhorse bridge from 1609, located just south of the bridge carrying the A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road over the river.

Balvenie Castle, Dufftown

Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls of Buchan, it contains a formidable curtain wall - a rare example of 13th century military architecture in Scotland. Opens Apr - Sept Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm. Located at Dufftown on the A941, AB55 4DH. Brodie Castle Home to the Brodie family until the late 20th century, it is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland. Off the A96, the castle dates back to the 16th century and inside you will find unusual plaster ceilings, a large art collection, porcelain and fine furniture. In springtime, the grounds are carpetted with daffodils for which the castle has become well-known. There is also a shop, tearoom, picnic area, plant sales and an advernture play park. The grounds are open all year. For Castle opening times, vist www.nts.org.uk T: 0844 493 2156 Califer Viewpoint, Forres Califer Hill Viewpoint is a picnic site and superb viewpoint with extensive, breathtaking views across the Moray Firth, Findhorn and beyond. Access to the viewpoint at Califer Hill is suitable for all age groups and wheelchair users.

Cawdor Castle Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for yourself. Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house and the home of the Cawdor family to this day. The Castle is closed during the winter. Open May to October. Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD T: 01667 404401 info@cawdorcastle.com

Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness The three chambered cairns, each surrounded by a ring of standing stones, form one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Scotland. Several of the stones have carved cupmarks. IV2 5EU

Craigellachie Bridge A cast iron arch bridge located at Craigellachie, near the village of Aberlour. It was designed by the renowned civil engineer Thomas Telford and built from 1812–1814. The bridge has a single span of approximately 46 metres. Culloden Battlefield

Scene of the last major battle fought on mainland Britain. The final Jacobite uprising ended here on 16 April, 1746, when the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was crushed by Government forces, led by the Duke of Cumberland. For more information, there is a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition and much more. Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU T: 01463 796090

Duffus Castle Located just north of Elgin, Duffus Castle is a fine example of a motte and bailey castle. The original seat of the Moray family. Strong footwear is recommended and parking is available.

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Things to do Elgin Cathedral & The Biblical Gardens Elgin Cathedral, or the Lantern of the North as it is also known, is one of Scotland’s most beautiful buildings. Dating back to the thirteenth century the majority of it is now a ruin. There are some parts which remain complete. The Chapter House is one, its octagonal ceiling is said to be one of the best in existence. The Chapter House can now used as wedding venue. Visitors can climb up the spiral staircase to the top of one of the towers, if you are either claustrophobic or afraid of heights,you may wish to think twice before embarking on this journey. Once at the top the views are stunning. The Cathedral under the stewardship of Historic Scotland, opening times can be found on their website. Adjacent to the Cathedral is Elgin’s Biblical Garden, a peaceful three acre space which is open from May to September. Admission is free. Planting is around a central cross and includes all one hundred and ten plant species mentioned in the Bible. It also has many life size sculptures depicting a variety of the parables including the Good Shepherd and the Prodigal Son.

Elgin Local Heritage Centre Look through old newspapers, browse family records, and discover hidden secrets. Friendly staff are available to help research your family tree. Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin Mon - Fri; 10 am – 8 pm Sat: 10 am – 4 pm T: 01343 562639

Findhorn Heritage Centre and Ice House The Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150

years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London. Aspects of the local salmon fishing industry are displayed in these chambers. In the Centre, you will discover the secrets of the Sands of Findhorn Heritage where the story of Findhorn is told from prehistoric times to the present day. Open 2pm 5pm daily in June, July and August. During May & Sept, open Sat & Sun only. North Shore, Findhorn, IV36 3YE

Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre Opened in 1984, the museum houses a collection of gigs and carriages and an eclectic array of everyday objects showing the way of life and traditions of the north east of Scotland in the 18th & 19th centuries. High Street, Fochabers,IV32 7DU May-Sep Tue-Fri 11am 4pm; Sat-Sun from 2pm. T: 01343 821204

Fort George, Ardersier The most outstanding artillery fortification in Europe, Fort George was built following the 1745 Jacobite rebellion as a base for the army of George II. Ardersier, Inverness IV1 7TD T: 01667 460232.

Grant Park Forres House and its grounds were gifted to the town in 1926 by Sir Alexander Grant, a wealthy benefactor of the town. To celebrate its opening, the Australian XI cricket team played a match here. Forres House was the town’s library until the 1970s when it burnt down. The library was rebuilt on the other side of the road and the foundations of the original house were excavated and are now the beautiful sunken gardens. In the park,

there are picnic areas, a bowling club, the cricket pitch, woodlands walks, a children’s play area, public conveniences as well as the floral sculptures that Forres has become so famous for in the Scotland and Britain In Bloom competitions. It is also home to the European Pipe Band Championships in June, the Forres Highland Games in July and the Forres Fireworks display in November. Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres. Open all year round.

Gordon Castle, Fochabers The Gordon Castle estate offers a wide range of tailor made packages and itineraries for sporting activities, private parties, weddings, corporate groups and events. The fully catered Castle, together with the delightful self catering cottages are also an excellent choice for holidays and short breaks throughout the year. Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ T: 01343 820244

Kilravock Castle Located near the village of Croy, between Inverness and Nairn. It has been the seat of the Clan Rose since 1460. The castle is a composite of a 15th-century tower house and several later additions. The original name for the castle was Cill Rathaig; Scottish Gaelic meaning "church at the small circular fort". Castle Gardens are open to the public: Mon-Sat 10am 4pm. This is free and worth visiting. factor @ kilravock.com Kinloss Abbey, Forres It was the largest Cistercian Monastery in the North. Kinloss Abbey is 3 miles east of the town of Forres in the county of Moray. At the time the Abbey was built it

would have been a heavily wooded area on the edge of an estuary known as Findhorn Bay which out flows into the Moray Firth. These days the area is very different with the Abbey grounds forming part of the local cemetary. To find the Abbey just follow the signs to Kinloss Barracks from the A96, Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road.

Knockando Woolmill Based in northeast Scotland and has been manufacturing woollen textiles continuously since 1784. It is recognised as a unique part of Scotland’s manufacturing heritage and was awarded significant funding for its restoration. The Woolmill seeks to minimise its impact on the environment throughout its sourcing and manufacturing processes whilst staying true to its heritage and traditions. Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RP T: 01340 810345 Ladyhill Lady Hill,with its memorial dedicated to the Duke of Gordon, is situated at the West end of Elgin High Street opposite the postal sorting office. There are steps up to the top of the hill, a steep climb which is rewarded with an excellent view of Elgin and the surrounding area. A raised relief map helps visitors to identify places of interest. There are also some ruins of Elgin Castle in evidence.

Lecht Mine, Tomintoul Set in the hills at the foot of the Lecht, the iron mine has a rich and interesting history. Originally opened as an iron ore mine in 1730 the mine saw substantial losses and closed only seven years later. The mine was re-opened in 1841 by the Duke of Richmond as a Manganese Mine, and at its peak of activity over 60 men and boys worked the mine

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Things to do and it was, and still is, the largest manganese mine every worked in Scotland. Sadly competition from imported ore caused the mine to close for a final time after just 5 years of trading. Only the crushing mill building remains, this being very solidly built to carry the water wheel, but spoil heaps and foundations of other buildings can be seen across the burn. The mine can be reached by a short walk from the Well of the Lecht car park. Ballindalloch, AB37 9ES T: 01479 870070 info@glenlivetestate.co.uk

Little Cross, Elgin The Little Cross stands where the approach to the Cathedral leaves the High Street, Elgin. It was, apparently first erected in 1402 AD and marked the limits of the Cathedral Sanctuary. In its present form it consists of a tall column set on a flight of steps and capped by a sundial dated 1733, during which year the Cross was probably re-built but the copestone with carved figures is from some much earlier structure. The sundial and top of the column are now in the Museum having been replaced in facsimile in 1941.

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition (Drumnadrochit) Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness. Using a highly effective mixture of animations, lasers

and special effects, visitors can experience the history of the monster by exploring Scotland’s geological past and folklore. Find out what has been discovered and what research has been done and view some of the actual equipment used to explore and navigate the Loch. There are also various shopping outlets, the Loch Ness Cafe and plenty of places to explore. During the summer season, book a boat trip aboard the Deepscan and begin your own adventure of discovery to see what lurks beneath the water.Inverness-shire, IV63 6TU T: 01456 450573

Macbeth's Hillock, Brodie This is the location where Macbeth is reputed to have met the witches. 2.5km from Brodie Castle, lies between an area known as the Hardmuir and the A96 (Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road), about 2.5km south-west of Brodie Castle and 250m east of the Nairn

Millbuies Country Park The park offers a scenic woodland walk around around Millbuies Loch which was created by damming several streams to provide angling facilities. The paths are hard aggregate making it an easy 2 mile walk. Many different species of trees and rhododendrons have been planted around the loch providing an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Try spot badgers, red squirrels, rabbits and if you’re really lucky pine martins. You will see mallards, tufted ducks and moorhens on the water. The loch is stocked with rainbow trout, boats can be hired for fly fishing. The grassy area near the car-park is great for kids to run around on and also has picnic tables and barbecue points. Millbuies is perfect for an outdoor

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Morayvia Formed in 2011 to establish an interactive Science and Technology Centre in Moray. A key objective is to record and commemorate the long and fascinating history of military aviation in Moray. Display assets include a Nimrod Airframe, a Sea King SAR Helicopter together with cockpits from Nimrod, Jet Provost and Vampire aircraft. Morayvia have recently acquired the former Abbeylands school buildings and grounds in North Road Kinloss where they have installed a mobile planetarium. For information vist www.morayvia.org.uk

The Mercat Cross, Elgin Commonly known as the Muckle Cross, stood, until circa 1792 AD, on a site just east of St. Giles Kirk. The structure removed at that date seems to have been erected in the reign of Charles I and consisted of a hexagonal platform or raised balcony 12 feet high, from the centre of which rose a tall shaft surmounted by the Scottish Lion. The Lion alone survived, and the present Cross, erected on the old site in 1882, is, in all other respects, a restoration. The Mercat Cross, Forres Stands in the centre of the High Street in front of the Tolbooth. It is in the Gothic style of architecture and stands forty feet high. The Cross is a miniature version of Sir Walter Scott's Monument in Edinburgh. The present market cross of Forres stands on the site of the former. It was built in 1844. The base of the former cross was left in position and, the new cross was built over it. Nothing of the old cross can now be seen. Three carved stones

from the top of the old market cross are preserved in the Falconer Museum, Forres.

Mortlach Church One of the oldest sites of Christian worship in Scotland. The church of Mortlach was dedicated to St. Luag who was also patron of an ancient Celtic monastery in the area.

Nelson Tower, Forres The Nelson Tower was built by the Forres Trafalgar Club in commemoration of Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The Tower was opened in 1812 and is the most northerly of all Britain’s Nelson monuments. Visitors may climb to the top of the octagonal tower and enjoy spectacular views across the Moray Firth. They can also enjoy the exhibitions of local photographs and Nelson memorabilia shown in the Tower’s two upper rooms. Open Apr - Sept, 2pm - 4pm, 7 days a week. Pluscarden Abbey Pluscarden Abbey is the home of a community of Benedictine Monks. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose. Situated six miles south-west of Elgin in Moray, the monastery enjoys the peace and stillness of a secluded glen, but is easily reached by road from the town. The atmosphere of quiet reflection and of work dedicated to the glory of God is the same now as it was in the thirteenth century, when a community of monks first came to this part of Moray. If you visit the Abbey today, you can enjoy not only the beauty of its architecture and its setting but also something of the restful atmosphere of

Things to do devotion that has so deeply permeated this little corner of Scotland.Pluscarden, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 8UA T: 01343 890257

Rait Castle Located 2.5 miles south of Nairn. Over the centuries, the building was owned by several different families. Around 1404 or 1405 Sir Alexander Gervaise de Rait is said to have killed the 4th Thane of Cawdor whose son was subsequently given the castle. Less than 40 years later it appeared to have reverted to the Mackintoshes who were also previous owners. It is well worth a visit since, although now in ruins, it is generally in good condition and an excellent example of a 13th century hall-house.

Rothes Castle, Rothes Only one wall remains but great views from Castle Hills. Built to protect the vital trade routes to Elgin the site of Rothes Castle is recognised as one of the most ancient strongholds in Moray. It is estimated that the castle was four storeys high and was protected by a portcullis and drawbridge.

Scalan Seminary, Glenlivet For most of the 18th century the Seminary of Scalan in the Braes was the only place in Scotland where young men were trained for the Catholic priesthood. From 1717 to 1799 over 100 priests were trained at this secluded site, despite repeated attacks by Hanovarian soldiers, and the College played a vital role in keeping the traditional Catholic faith alive in northern Scotland. Spynie Palace Set in beautiful countryside two miles North of Elgin off the A941. For five centuries

Spynie Palace was home to the Bishops of Moray, in the late 15th century Bishop David commissioned the building of a massive tower house standing over 22m high. The tower is still standing today and is one of the largest tower houses ever built in Scotland. Spynie Palace is now under the care of Historic Scotland. Further information can be found on their website. Opening hours Summer 1st April 30th September, daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm.

St Laurence’s Church, Forres A church has been on this site since medieval times having been commissioned by Alexander III of Scotland. The original building was famously burned down by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. The impressive building that dominates the town today was opened in 1904. It is a fine example of gothic architecture and whilst the exterior is impressive, the interior has been described as unmissable - well worth a visit. Open May - Sept Mon - Fri 10am - 12noon, 2pm -4pm. Other times by arrangement T: 01309 672260 Stotfield Disaster Memorial On the morning of Christmas Day 1806, 21 men from Stotfield Village set to sea in three fishing boats taking advantage of calm weather. The weather turned and the sea took all 21. A beautifully made granite boat commemorates the lives of these men and the others who have been lost at sea. Set on the West Beach Esplanade, it overlooks the natural harbour and on a fine day you can see the Northerly tip of Scotland.

Sueno’s Stone, Forres One of the most impressive standing stones in Europe and the tallest Pictish stones in the British Isles. Sueno’s stone is thought to date back to the 9th or 10th century. Carved on one side is a Pictish cross whilst on the other side is a battle scene thought to commemorate the Victory of King Malcolm II over the Viking King Sweyn. The stone was uncovered in the middle of the 18th century and the glass casing that protects it today was added in the late 1990s. It has had to be encased in an armoured glass cover to prevent erosion and damage. At Findhorn Road, Forres. Can be visited all year round.

The Thomson Monument, Forres Erected in 1857 on the site, where there once stood a castle, this monument commemorates the life of James Thomson, a surgeon from Cromarty who died at the age of 31 in the Crimea.

The Tolbooth, Forres A govermmental building of some sort has stood on this site since records began but the building you see now was completed in 1849 and was home to Forres Town Council until 1976. Now, the Community Council of the Royal Burgh of Forres hold their monthly meetings in the courtroom of The Tolbooth. Thunderton House, Elgin Known for Bonnie Prince Charlie staying here on route to Culloden, Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG

Tomintoul Museum

The highest museum in the Highlands. The Square,

Tomintoul. April, May, June, Sept & Oct Mon-Sat:10am -5pm July and Aug Mon-Sat:10am -5pm Sun:1pm- 5pm During Visitor Season: T: 01807 580285 During winter months: T: 01309 673701 Tugnet Ice House, Spey Bay

Built in 1830, it is reputedly the largest industrial ice house in Scotland. Tugnet Ice House nestles between the River Spey and the Moray Firth at the mouth of the Spey. Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7DU T: 01249 449500 Urquhart Castle, Inverness

One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart Castle sits on a rocky promontory on the shores of Loch Ness. Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands. This is where St Columba is said to have worked miracles in the 6th century, where acts of chivalry and defiance provided inspiration during the Wars of Independence and where the MacDonald Lords of the Isles struggled with the Crown for power. The visitor centre is fully accessible and there is a photographic guide for those who have mobility issues. Disability buggies are available on request. Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XJ T: 01456 450551

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Things to do The Witches’ Stone This stone, thought to date from Pictish times and to have been used as an altar to the Sun God, marks the resting place of one of 3 barrels in which 3 witches were rolled down Cluny Hill and burned. Victoria Road, Forres - in front of the police station. IV36 3BN

MOUNTAINS AND HILLS Ben Aigan Ben Aigan lies to the east of Rothes, the north east of Craigellachie and to the east of the River Spey which flows along the foot of its western and northern slopes. Rising to a height of 471m (1546 ft) and extensively forested apart from the summit cone, the top of Ben Aigan provides magnificent views over Speyside, south to Ben Rinnes and north over the Moray Firth to the hills of Sutherland Ben Avon Ben Avon is the most easterly mountain of the main Cairngorm range. It occupies a vast area to the north-east of Glen Quoich stretching towards Inchrory and the River Gairn, and it is recognisable from many

viewpoints across Moray by the granite tors on the skyline of its long flat plateau.

Ben Rinnes The mountain is popular with hikers with the sight from the summit that is described as truly amazing. The mountain is 20 km² in total and is located 8 km southwest of Dufftown. The mountain has one main path and can be easily accessed from the nearby car park. The Friends of Ben Rinnes program has been working on the paths to make it more accessible to the public and to prevent further erosion.

Bin Hill of Cullen The distinctive conical outline of Mt. Morven - at 2,313ft.(706m) is easy to spot. Looking East, you can see Portsoy and Troup Head. To the South East lies the bulk of Knock Hill at 1,410ft (430m). The Cairngorm Mts. lie to the South West. Looking westwards along the Moray Coast you can see the curve of the bay at Lossiemouth. Below you lie Cullen, the viaducts, Cullen House and the Auld Kirk.

Carn Daimh from Tomnavoulin (Hill of the Stags) at 1866ft (570m) is most often ascended in the course of following the Tomintoul Spur

of the Speyside Way, between Glenlivet and Tomintoul. The Convals Hill The Convals (Meikle Conval, 571m and Little Conval, 552m) are the two 'rounded humps' separated from Ben Rinnes by the 'Beatshach', the pass linking Speyside to Glen Rinnes.

Corryhabbie Hill/Cooks Cairn from Glenlivet Corryhabbie is the highest point of the long moorland ridge between Glen Rinnes and the heads of Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. From the plateau-like summit there are extensive views over vast rolling hills and moors to the Cairngorms to the south and Ben Rinnes to the north.

Corryhabbie Hill, Glen Rinnes A fairly easy ascent leading to the moorland summit of Corryhabbie Hill with extensive views over Glenlivet, Ben Rinnes and Speyside. Moorland and farm tracks complete the circuit.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Elgin Museum Scotland’s oldest independent museum. Free admission but donations are

welcome. The collection is housed in a Grade A listed building sited at the East end of the High Street. The collections include treasures from all around the world but focus on items local to the Moray area. In 2008 the Scottish Government recognised Elgin’s collection of fossils as one of national significance. 1 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EQ T: 01343 543675 • Apr - Oct: • Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm • Sat: 11am-4pm • Sunday: closed • Nov - Mar Visitors and groups welcome by special arrangement.

Falconer Museum, Forres Founded in 1871, the Falconer Museum is one of the oldest in the district. The museum houses a wealth of Moray’s heritage and features displays on local history, social history, geology and archaeology. Many events for crafts and history take place here for children and for adults. April - Oct: Tues - Sat, 10am- 5pm Nov - Mar: Closed. Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH T: 01309 673701 Grantown Museum Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s beginnings and is a source

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Green Hall Gallery 2 Victoria Street, Craigellachie, Aberlour, AB38 9SR T: 01340 871010

Highlanders Museum, Fort George, The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) covers three floors of Fort George’s former Lieutenant Governors’ House. The museum has roughly 20,000 artefacts and an estimated 10,000 documents and photographs. The museum is the largest regimental museum in Scotland, outside of Edinburgh. Tells the stories of the many Highlanders who served in one of the Regiments that were raised from the region. Summer (7 days) Apr - Sept 9.30am - 4.45pm Winter (7 days) Oct - Mar 10am - 3.15pm Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD T: 01667 460466

Just Art, Fochabers An independent gallery showing contemporary work by artists who live and work in Scotland. 64 High Street, Fochabers, IV32 7DH

Tel: 01343 820500 The Lantern Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin 18 South Guildry Street, Elgin, IV30 1QN Phone: 01343 546864

Leap Studio & Gallery McWilliam Building 17 Victoria Street Craigellachie AB38 9SR Tel: 01340 881226

Logie Estate Art Gallery Established in 1992 and has become a well recognised promotor of approachable contemporary art from across Scotland and further afield. Forres, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611378

Lossie Fisheries & Community Museum The Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum is housed in a former net mending loft situated in Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth. The museum gives an insight into the Scottish fishing industry past and present. It also contains a reconstruction of James Ramsey MacDonald’s study from his Lossiemouth house. Ramsey MacDonald was born in Lossiemouth and became the first Labour Prime Minister. Pitgaveny Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TW T: 01343 813772

Moray Motor Museum, Elgin Housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill. The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran, vintage, classic cars and motorbikes. Most of which are on the button ready to go. Added to this are the model cars and automobilia which make this a visit not to be missed. Bridge Street, Elgin, IV30 4DE T: 01343 544933

Nairn Museum Situated in Viewfield House, Nairn Museum offers visitors and locals alike a fascinating insight into the life and times of the town and surrounding area over the centuries. The wide range of permanent displays featuring various aspects of Nairn's history are well laid out and informative and, in addition a huge collection of archive material is available for study. Each year there is also a special programme of visiting exhibitions. Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4:30pm & Sat, 10am - 1pm. Viewfield Drive, Nairn,IV12 4EE T: 01667 456791

Tomintoul Gallery 82 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9HA

T: 01807 580458 Tomintoul Museum On the margin of the Cairngorm Mountains. Central location in the village square and an insight into the history of Tomintoul and Glenlivet. The Square, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET, T: 01807 580285 (Apr - Oct) & 01807 580358 (Nov -Mar) Still Life Picture Framer & Gallery

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RAILWAYS The Keith & Dufftown Railway

UK’s most northerly heritage railway, running for 11 miles from Keith Town, Keith to Dufftown via Drummuir. Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 4BA T: 01340 821181 Strathspey Railway

The Strathspey Railway in Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland, operates a 10 miles preserved railway from Aviemore to Broomhill via Boat of Garten, part of the former Inverness and Perth Junction Railway which linked Aviemore with Forres T: 01479 810725

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Things to do VISITOR ATTRACTIONS Nairn Community & Arts Centre The centre provides a wide range of activities for all ages, including regular activities, concerts & films. King St, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. T: 01667 453 476

Baxters, Fochabers Baxters offers a wide range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is also an on site restaurant. Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD T: 01343 820393

Bow Fiddle Rocks, Portknockie Along this section of the Moray Firth the sea has carved prominent caves, arches and sea stacks in the steeply folded Cullen quartzite rocks. This is the same rock, which forms the hill of the Bin of Cullen to the south of Portknockie.

Brodie Countryfare Brodie Countryfare offers a pleasant shopping experience. There is also an award-winning family restaurant which provides an ideal location for a chat with friends and for families to have lunch. T: 01309 641555

Christies of Fochabers One of the largest garden centres in Scotland with a restaurant containing a seating capacity of 150. The Nurseries, Fochabers Moray IV32 7PF Tel: 01343 820362

The Duck Pond and Rose Garden, Forres At the western end of the High Street this is another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Tomnavoulin Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park. Glenlivet Wildlife, Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB T: 01807 590241

Johnstons of Elgin Also known as Johnstons Cashmere, Johnstons of Elgin creates cashmere cloth, knitwear and accessories from its mills in Elgin and Hawick. There is a restaurant and cafe serving hot and cold food. Newmill, Elgin, IV30 4AF T: 01343 554000

Logie Steading Logie Steading is a converted farm building now home to a variety of businesses. Located in the River Findhorn Valley approximately 6 miles south of Forres, you will find

antique furniture, an art gallery, a second hand bookshop, cafe and a farm and garden shop selling Logie Longhorn beef amongst other things. There is also a walled garden and playground and Heritage Centre. Visit www.logie.co.uk T: 01309 611733

Mackenzie & Cruickshank Considered one of the top 10 independent garden centres in Scotland, there is a wide range of items for your home and garden. Additionally, there is The Potting Shed Coffee Shop which accommodates 150 and is home to fine and fresh food. 1 Greshop Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW T: 01309 696940 www.mackenziecruickshank.com

Speyside Centre Located in the Cairngorms National Park, this is a definite attraction to every visitor to the Highlands. There are wildlife viewing stations, a gift shop and boutique, art gallery, The Clootie Dumpling Restaurant and much more. Skye of Curr, Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire PH26 3PA T: 01479 851359 Walkers of Aberlour Founded by Joseph Walker in 1898, the Walker family

have been producing shortbread for over a hundred years. There is a shop where biscuits, oatcakes and cakes can be bought. Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PD T: 01340 871555

WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay Based at the mouth of the River Spey, the centre makes it one of the best places to watch dolphins in the UK. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth of the River Spey. Landbased dolphin watching, historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and shop. Spey Bay, Fochabers, Apr - Oct: 10.30am - 5pm, 7 days a week, Mar: 10.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm, weekends only T: 01343 820339

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WHISKY DISTILLERIES Aberlour Distillery Pure spring water for making the whisky is drawn from underground springs, and the maturing spirit in the warehouse beneficially inhales the moist Speyside air. Aberlour, AB38 9PJ T: 01340 881249 Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown See the barley malting process for malt whisky Tours are available to book. Balvenie Maltings Dufftown, AB55 4BB T: 01340 822210

Benromach Distillery, Forres From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt with distinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as its sophistication and modern values of Scotland today. Invererne Road, Forres, IV36 3EB T: 01309 675968

Cardhu Distillery, Knockando Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a women. The malt whisky produced at the Cardhu Distillery has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as "silky" and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies. Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RY T: 01479 874635

Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres A producer of single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1899 and 1983. Means "Black Water Valley"

in Gaelic. Its whisky also appeared as a "Dallas Mhor" single malt. The stillhouse was destroyed by a fire in 1939, but rebuilt. Production continued until the distillery closed in 1983; it is now a museum. IV36 2RR T: 01309 676548 Dufftown Whisky Museum The Dufftown Whisky Museum provides a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of whisky making in days gone. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives and times of whisky smugglers. T: 01340 821097

Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes On the Malt Whisky Trail with its own Victorian Gardens. Tours available. Rothes, Aberlour, AB38 7BS T: 01340 832118 Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin Part of the Malt Whisky Trail, this distillery is situated next to the banks of the River Lossie. Regular tours are available, as well as the “Fifth Chapter Tours” where you can pre-book a more detailed tour of the distillery. Tastings on the Glen Moray Range are also on offer. Additionally, there is a gift shop and a coffee shop on the premises. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat (May-Sep): 10am-4:30pm. Bruceland Road, Elgin, IV30 1YE. T: 01343 550900

Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty. The guides have a wealth of knowledge, so let them know if you'd like a tour. Dufftown, AB55 4DH T: 01340 820373

Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul From the wild and remote setting of Glenlivet comes a single malt of infinite elegance - the single malt that started it all. This is the perfect place to learn about the history of Scotch whisky. Ballindalloch, Banffshire. T: 01340 821720

The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie The distillery has regular tours which take in the full production process. Sample

tastings are available to be booked. Charlestown of Aberlour, T: 01340 871471

Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie A unique visitor centre experience. In the heart of Scotland’s rolling hills lies Speyside Cooperage, the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering. Dufftown Road, Craigellachie, AB38 9RS T: 01340 871108 Strathisla Distillery, Keith Dating from 1786, not much has changed from the old cobbled courtyard to the distinctive double pagodas, making it one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland. Seafield Avenue, Keith, AB55 5BS T: 01542 783044

Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindaloch Glenfarclas is renowned for producing Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky in the traditional Speyside style, with a heavy Sherry influence. Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9BD, Scotland. T: 01807 500257

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program. Arrows work to improve coping strategies and parenting approaches through supporting activities, play and positive experiences. Arrows can support parents to recognise the needs of their children throughout their recovery journey, how to support them through the changes involved and in hearing their views within the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support.

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nature of treatment and support with Arrows is upmost and we support individuals to understand the boundaries of sharing information, as well as making informed choices when involving loved ones within our whole family approach.

Worried about your substance use and its impact on your family and relationships? Individuals experiencing drug and alcohol issues may feel isolated from loved ones, unable to seek support from those closest to them or pressurised into establishing positive changes which can lead to deterioration within relationships, and creating further challenges for recovery. Arrows can support you to involve loved ones in your recovery at a pace and level that suits you. We can guide you to have conversations with loved ones inviting their involvement within your recovery plan. Many of our activities, groups and events are family inclusive; we provide focused support through couples and family counselling. Arrows work with parents experiencing substance issues to support their role as a parent within their recovery treatment

a close relationship with someone struggling with an addiction can be frustrating, painful and sometimes a lonely journey. We can work with you using a range of CBT based tools, helping you cope and support your loved one. Many of these skills are valuable for the family even if your loved one does not enter treatment or has already begun the treatment process. Arrows can support friends and family to understand and discuss problematic substance use with their loved one to help prevent situations escalating.

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Places to eat CAFES, COFFEE SHOPS & TAKEAWAYS Adolfo's Fish & Chip Bar

IV30 1HS Tel: 01343 562600

Crerar Eight Acres

Glenmoray Drive, Elgin. IV30 6YA Tel: 01343 542904

Morriston Road, Elgin. IV30 6UL Tel: 01343 543077/07717 297239 gm.eightacres@crerarhotels.com

Aroma

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Covesea Links, Lossiemouth IV31 6SP Tel: 01343 208060 aroma.coffeeshop15@gmail.com

Ashers Bakery

Unit 33, St Giles Centre, Elgin IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 551824

Ashers Bakery

150 High St, Elgin. IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 552833

Bijoux

10 Batchen St, Elgin. IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 542385

Breamou Inn

1 Cooper St, Hopeman. IV30 5SD Tel: 01343 835186

Burger King

Ashgrove Road, Elgin. IV30 1UU Tel: 01343 542192

Ca'dora

179-181 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 547873

Cafe Muse

Tea room, sandwich shop, restaurant 3 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1EQ Tel: 07549 020506

China Town Buffet

222 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 552332

Christie’s Deli

Dannii Christie Thornhill Road, Elgin. IV30 6GR Tel: 01343 552223 danniichristie@hotmail.com

Cobb's

Elgin Library, Cooper Park

Janice Flett 21 Queen Street, Lossiemouth IV31 6PJ Tel: 01343 200030 janiceflett@talktalk.net

Dicey's Bar

185D High Street, Elgin. IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 540417/07970 444473/07787 228887

Elgin Golf Club

Birnie Road, Elgin. IV30 8SX Tel: 01343 542338 secretery@elgingolfclub.com

Elgin Kebab House

23 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 548000

Emperor Chinese & Thai

7 North College Street, Elgin IV30 1EL Tel: 01343 551133

Gemma's Lunchbox

10 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin IV30 1BP Tel: 01343549896

Happy City

30 Main St, Elgin. IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 549693

Harbour Lights

5 Pitgaveny Street, Lossiemouth IV31 6TW Tel: 01343 814622 Lauren@theharbour-lights.co.uk

Harry Gow

34 Moycroft Rd, Elgin. IV30 1XE Tel: 01343 552386

Highland Baked Potato

11 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin IV30 1BP Tel: 01343 552448/07791 304535 gaddshel@gmail.com

Jimmy Chungs Elgin

15 Greyfriars Street, Elgin IV30 1LF Tel: 01343549966

KFC

Linkwood Place, Elgin. IV30 1HZ Tel: 01343 552027

Kirkie Bar

50 Main Street, New Elgin, Elgin IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 547139

Manna Juice Bar

5 Batchen Street, Elgin. IV30 1BH Tel: 07512899077

Masin Chinese Takeaway

3 Springfield Road, Elgin IV30 6BY Tel: 01343 545206

McDonald’s

2 Linkwood Pl, Elgin IV30 1HZ Tel: 01343 556347

Miriam's Tea Room

Harrow Inn Close, South Street, Elgin. IV30 1BP Tel: 01343 552660

Mr J Chinese Takeaway

3 Springfield Rd, Elgin. IV30 6BY Tel: 01343 545206

Natural Spice

187c High Street, Elgin. IV30 1DW Tel: 07541692540 pervaizzahid@aol.com

New Elgin Chip Shop

10a Smith St, Elgin. IV30 6BJ Tel: 01343 545675

New Hopeman Chinese Takeaway

53 Harbour Street, Hopeman IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830167

New Sunrise Takeaway

9 Queen Street, Lossiemouth IV31 6NU Tel: 01343 812268 jianlih@live.co.uk

Northern Fish Restaurant

231-229 High Street, Elgin IV30 1DJ Tel: 01343 547002 mielesices@yahoo.co.uk

Pizzeria Toscana

20 Thunderton Place, Elgin IV30 1BG Tel: 01343551066

Polish Deli

28 Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 07447526570

Ponderosa Beach Cafe

West Beach, Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6QP Tel: 01343 812056

Qismat Tandoori

204 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 541461 info@qismat.restaurant

Scribbles

152-154 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BD Tel: 01343542835

Sidings Cafe @ Dufftown Station

Quirky Cafe located in 2 former railway carriages. Open daily from 10-4pm (8-4pm Fri) Dufftown. AB55 4BB Tel: 07774 245071 kazadiva@gmail.com

Smillie The Baker

23 Clifton Hotel, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 812135

Smillie The Baker

Unit 33-34 St. Giles Shopping Centre, Elgin. IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 551824/01667 453206

Snappy Tomato Pizza

47 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 552266

Spice Tandoori

9a Moss St, Elgin. IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 540932

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Station Hotel Hopeman

Brander Arms

143 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1DS Tel: 01343 547957 36 Harbour St, Hopeman IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830258 debstationhotel@aol.com

Subway

St.Giles Centre, Unit 28, High Street, Elgin. IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 559358

The Ashvale

11 Moss Street, Elgin. IV30 1LU Tel: 01343 552441/01343 550877 brenda_mitchell@hotmail.co.uk

The Beechtree Restaurant

Moray College UHI, Moray Street, Elgin. IV30 1JL Tel: 01343576424

The Ditsy Teacup

26 Thunderton Place, Elgin IV30 1BG Tel: 07921 826963/01343 569383 crookyjac@gmail.com

The Galley

Nathan/Jeffery Mansfield 63 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth IV31 6DP Tel: 01343 812007/01343 812264/07532 270322 nathanmansfield@gmail.com

The Pancake Place

108 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 542541

The Royal Hotel

Coffee shop. Station Road, Elgin. IV30 1QW Tel: 01343 542320 www.theroyalhotelelgin.co.uk

West Beach Cafe

Westfield Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6QP Tel: 01343 812798 mark@mark403. orangehome.co.uk

Shore Street, Lossiemouth IV31 6PB Tel: 01343812450

Caberfeidh Bar

Main Street, Elgin. IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 552879 caberfeidh.elgin@yahoo.com

Clifton Hotel

5 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 812100/07865 499775 mohamed@aliandsons.co.uk

Hay St, Elgin. IV30 1NH Tel: 01343 547799 wross@sunninghillhotel.com

The Granary

14-18 Thunderton Place, Elgin. IV30 1BG Tel: 01343 555175

The Laichmoray Hotel

Norma Beaton Maisondieu Road, Elgin. IV30 1QR Tel: 01343 540045 enquiries@laichmorayhotel.co.uk

The Muckle Cross, Lloyds No1 Bar

Drouthy Cobbler

Gary Webster 34 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 559030 p797@jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Durn House

2-6 Tolbooth Street, Forres. IV36 1PH Tel: 01309 672716 Email: redlionforres@gmail.com

Speyside Whisky Limited 48a High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 596000/07870 757537 paul@speysidewhisky.ltd.uk A luxury 4-Star Guest House, Restaurant, Bar, and Wedding Venue in the medieval harbour town of Portsoy. AB45 2XT Tel: 01261 843424

Kingston On Spey B&B

Cadgers Road, Kingston On Spey, Fochabers. IV32 7RA Tel: 01343 870694

Mansefield Hotel & Mezzo Bistro

Connie Weller 2 Mayne Rd, Elgin. IV30 1NY Tel: 01343 540883 reception@themansefield.com

Rendezvous at the Royal

The Royal Hotel, Station Road, Elgin. IV30 1QW

Skerry Brae Hotel

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RESTAURANTS 1629 Restaurant

David Guidi 20 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 813743/07778 969256 1629restaurant@btconnect.com

Abbey Inn

Marc Christie Findhorn Road, Kinloss IV36 3TX Tel: 01309 690475 Email: theabbeyinnkinloss@ gmail.com

Ada Turkish Cafe & Restaurant

Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 812040 skerrybrae@gmail.com

Alev and Riza Budak 29 South Street, Elgin. IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 556464/07723396922 lidorestaurant2013@hotmail.co.uk

Stotfield House Hotel

Akash Tandoori

Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 812011 billy@stotfieldhotel.com

Sunninghill Hotel

Al Bahar

Mr Ahmed 156 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 545000 albaharelgin@hotmail.co.uk

Birnie Inn

Pamela MacNicol not a restaurant!! Only events and outside catering Birnie, Elgin. IV30 8SP Tel: 01343 862951/07730 337409 birnie.inn@me.com

Brewers Fayre

15 Linkwood Way, Elgin IV30 1HY Tel: 0870 197 7095

Cinnamon Kitchens

Cookery classes Oaklea, Lossiemouth IV30 8UN Tel: 01343 559430

Duffus Inn

Robelfi Ltd 1 Hopeman Road, Duffus, Elgin IV30 5RR Tel: 01343 835065 duffusinn@hotmail.com

Elgin Tandoori

156 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BD Tel: 01343 545000

Kristoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

3 - 5 Tolbooth Street, Forres. IV36 1PH Tel: 01309 676434 Email: kbraniec@gmail.com

Pattaya Thai Restaurant

54 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 551577/ 07427616797 lalita_thai88@hotmail.com

The Beach Bar

Graham Fleming Commerce Street, Lossiemouth IV31 6BW Tel: 01343 813164 grahamalexander00@hotmail.com

Ron Akass 21 South Street, Elgin. IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 544000/01343 550635 akassrakass@aol.com

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Deal Of The Day (5pm - 9pm) 2 courses with a drink (lager, export, soft drink, tea or coffee) £15.95

Sunday Meal Deal: 3 courses £12.95 - All day from 12-9pm

All Day Menu Children under 5 EAT FREE (Haddock, Sausage or Chicken Nuggets ) with every main course ordered from the All Day Menu

Music every Saturday Night from 9:30pm

Lunchtime Menu (12pm - 2pm) Main course £6.95 / 2 courses £9.45 / 3 courses £11.95 Lunchtime Flyer Small Haddock, tea or coffee - £7.75

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Clubs and Societies

Clubs and Societies 4TH ELGIN COMPANY THE BOYS BRIGADE Mon, 6pm - 7.30pm Anchor Boys & Junior Sections (P1 - 6); 7.25pm - 9.15pm Company Section (P7 - S6) at the Elgin High Church hall. Margaret Tel: 07837 228647 Email: fourthelginbb@ hotmail.co.uk Facebook - ‘Fourth Elgin’

4TH LOSSIE COMPANY THE BOYS BRIGADE Wed, Hythehill Primary School. Anchor boys (Primary 1,2 & 3) 5.30pm - 6.30pm; Junior Section (Primary 4,5 & 6) 6.30pm - 8pm; Company Section (Primary 7 & High School) 8pm - 9.30pm. James Allan Tel: 01343 542305

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Offer support & understanding to families/friends of problem drinkers. Meetings are always confidential. Tel: 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk

ALLSTARS & STRIPES CHEER & DANCE Mon: P1 - P4, 3.45pm - 4.30pm; P5 - above, 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Wed: Pre-competition class • P4 - above, 4pm - 5.30pm, Eight Acres, Elgin. Teaches "All Star" cheerleading to increase confidence & build friendships. Tel: 07455 212280 www.facebook.com/allstarsandstripes.cheer/info/ ALVES LADIES BOWLING CLUB Mon, 7pm, Alves Hall. Tel: 01343 850264

ARMY RESERVES - ELGIN PLATOON, C COMPANY 7 SCOTS Tues, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Elgin Reserve Centre. Join us to better yourself, get fit, learn new skills that are useful in civilian street including driving, make new friends but most of all have fun and get PAID for it. Captain Ken Scott Tel: 0131 310 3853 or 07807 497706 Email: 7scots-bhq-oc-rrtt@ mod.uk or Kenneth.scott855@mod.uk BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Tues evenings, Lhanbryde Community Hall. Activities include Puppy Socialisation classes;

bronze, silver & gold Good Citizen classes followed by Ringcraft classes. Penny Smith (sec) Tel: 07788 973726 Email: smpen8@aol.com or bmnblog@aol.com

BELLES ON BIKES MORAY Ladies leisure cycling club – social rides, paced to the slowest cyclist on the day, including a café stop. Bike rides on Sundays at 10am from various meeting points. Find us on Facebook Email: bellesonbikesmoray@ gmail.com for more info

BIKE CLUB CAFE JAUNT Every 2nd Sun, 10am, Bike Revolution, Lossiemouth. We don’t care what you wear (as long as you’re warm) or what you ride (as long as it’s roadworthy), so why not join us for a wee jaunt to a local café for some cake? Tel: 01343 610864

BIRNIE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Mon & Thurs, 7pm. Come and play on our excellent carpets and enjoy good company. Charles Stewart. Tel: 01343 543307

BIRNIE SWI 1st Wed of month (Sept to May), 7.30pm, Thomshill Village Hall, Birnie. Talks and activities. Transport can be arranged. Helen Mutch. Tel: 01343 551943 Email: helen1robin@btinternet.com BISHOPSMILL LADIES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Wed (Sept - Apr), 7pm, Bishopmill Hall. New members most welcome. Tel: 01343 541602

BUCCANEER THEATRE CLUB Mon, 7pm, RAF Lossiemouth. New members interested in both on-stage and back-stage activities welcome. Chris - Tel: 07789 552968 Ally on 07887 513915.

BUDDIES SCHEME "Hands up to Volunteering." Supporting people in your local community. Moray Health & Social Care Partnership. Volunteer Department, Health & Social Care Moray, Moray Council Annexe, High Street, Elgin Tel: 01343 563515. Email: volunteering.cc@moray.gov.uk www.moray.gov.uk/volunteering

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BURGHEAD COASTAL ROWING CLUB Join us for fitness, fresh air and good companionship as part of a team rowing a 23 feet long skiff. Social and competition opportunities at regattas. See Facebook page for details Norman Millar Tel: 01343830928 Email: dusty.bcrc@talktalk.net

CHILDREN 1ST (ELGIN) Aims: to provide a therapeutic service for children and young people to help them through the effects of abuse and neglect. Beth Fraser Tel: 01343 564170

CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF ELGIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL 2nd Tues of month, the Council Chamber,s Council HQ, High Street, Elgin.The community council covering the council wards of Elgin North and Elgin South. Patsy Gowans. Tel: 07497 111510 Email: patsy.gowans1@ btinternet.com

COFFEE MORNING & GET TOGETHER 1st Fri of month, 10am - 12pm, Duffus Village Hall. Come along, bring a friend, catch up & be involved.

CONTACT THE ELDERLY Contact the Elderly organises free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for socially isolated older people. Denise Robson Tel: 01542 285010 Email: denise.robson@contactthe-elderly.org.uk

COOPER PARK HEALTH WALK Wed lunchtime health walks in Cooper Park, Elgin. Short, social walks. Free. Led by a trained walk-leader. Anyone is welcome even if you haven't been active for a while. For more information contact Steve on 07813 342 248.

DALLAS INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Wed & Sun, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, the Hall. New and old members most welcome. Whitey Fraser Tel: 01343 890301

ELGIN & DISTRICT BRANCH U3A Learning for the fun of it. Membership is just £15 & runs for 12 months. Try for free, meet new friends. Tel: 07977 042258 or 01343

544858 Email: membershipsecretary@ u3a-elgin.org.uk

ELGIN & DISTRICT MEN'S SHED Thurs, 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Linkwood View, Thornhill Drive (behind ~Glassgreen/ Linkwood Medical Centre)

ELGIN AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB Coaching in running, jumps, throws, field & track athletics. Ages 9 + Morriston Playing Field (Apr - Oct) & Bishopmill Primary Gym (Oct - Mar). Tues & Thurs, 6.30pm - 8.00pm. Membership fee + £1 per session. Violet Beattie. Tel: 01343 551021 Email: info.elginaac@gmail.com

ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Drama productions for Elgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical experiences for interested adults and young people at Kingsmills Studio. www.elgindrama.co.uk

ELGIN AND DISTRICT PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings 7.30pm 9.30pm, St Sylvester's Church Hall, Institution Road, Elgin IV30 1QT. Free entry with teas & coffees after the meeting. Gillian Gibson (Sec) Tel: 01343 541056 Email: elginanddistrictpsg@ gmail.com ELGIN BOWLING CLUB Daily 10am to dusk from Apr Sept. All ages and abilities. Douglas Sinclair Tel: 01343 540165

ELGIN BRIDGE CLUB Mon - Fri, Elgin Bridge Centre, 1 Academy Street, Elgin. Margaret Spink Tel: 01343 549032 www.bridgewebs.com/ elginbridgecentre/

ELGIN CITY BAND One of the oldest brass bands in Scotland. Self supporting, raising monies from indoor concerts and outdoor performances. Members of all ages welcome. John Marshall. Tel: 01343 544643 or 07969 302628 Email: johnmail181@gmail.com

Clubs and Societies ELGIN CITY COMMUNITY FOOTBALL Football activities for boys & girls of all ages. Robbie Hope Tel: 01343 551114 https://www.facebook.com/ elgincitycommunityfootball

ELGIN COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB Mon, Wed & Fri (Sept - Apr), 1pm - 2.30pm, Elgin Community Centre. Warm welcome to all ages and abilities. Dennis De Wilde (Pres). Tel: 01343 549381

ELGIN CRICKET CLUB Thurs (Apr - Sept), 6pm, Cooper Park. Age 5 up, coaching available. Allan Duncan Tel: 563177 or 821331 Email: allaniduncan@ btinternet.com

ELGIN CYCLING CLUB Sun, 8.30am, Grant Lodge, Cooper Park. Promoting cycling in the local area. Kevin Thomson Tel: 01542 834972 www.elgincyclingclub.com

ELGIN DARBY & JOAN CLUB Tues (Oct - May), 2pm- 4pm, Elgin Community Centre. Sociable afternoon with entertainment or bingo for over 60’s. Moira Webb Tel: 01343 541001

ELGIN DUELLIST FENCING CLUB Thurs, Beginners: 6.30pm - 8pm, Advanced: 6.30pm - 9pm, Elgin High School during school term times. Integrated Adults and Children Classes. All weapons, masks, protective clothing provided. Robin Paterson Tel: 01343 541302 after 7pm.

ELGIN FLOWER CLUB Meets monthly at Elgin High Church Hall to enjoy the art of flower arranging. Mrs Frances Reddy Tel: 01343 813397 Email: reception@ lossiehouse.com

ELGIN HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Sun (Winter), 11am; Mon (Summer), 7.30pm Sociable group with runners of all abilities visiting all corners of Moray and beyond. https://sites.google.com/site/elginhashhouseharriers/calendar

ELGIN HIGH CHURCH HIGH SPIRITS CLUB Wed (Sept - Apr), 10am - 12pm, the church hall, North Guildry Street, Elgin. Speakers or entertainment in Open to all. Tel: 01343 542120

ELGIN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Mon, 6.30pm - 9.45pm & Wed, 7.15pm - 9.30pm. James Junor. Tel: 01343 546069 Email: jamesjunor@btinternet.com

ELGIN MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB Mon (Sept - Mar), 7.15pm, Indoor Rifle Range, Pinefield. Encourages a responsible attitude towards target shooting in a safe controlled environment. Athole Manson. Tel: 07779 710985 Email: atholem@aol.com

ELGIN MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Tues & Thurs, 7pm - 9.30pm. Juniors (12 - 16 yrs) on a Sunday 2pm - 4pm. Novice or experienced modellers welcome. Email: enquiries@ elginmodelrailwayclub.co.uk

ELGIN MUSEUM Mon - Sat (Apr - Oct). The Museum collects and safeguards artefacts and specimens held in trust for the people of Moray and visitors to the area. Tel: 01343 543675 www.elginmuseum.org.uk

ELGIN MUSICAL THEATRE (EMT) Tues, 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Elgin from midAugust onwards and every March in Elgin Town Hall to perform musical productions. Rona Robertson Email: emtsecretary@outlook.com www.elginmusicaltheatre.com

ELGIN OVER 60 LUNCH CLUB Mon, Wed and Fri, 12pm - 1pm, Elgin Community Centre. A tasty main meal for only £3. Add a soup starter for £1.50 and a dessert for 75p. Meet up with friends or make new ones! Nicky Tel: 01343 543736 Email: nicky.nash@moray.gov.uk

ELGIN ROTARY CLUB Thurs, 12.15pm for 12.45pm, Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. Working with the community for the benefit of the community. Margaret Stenton Tel: 01343 551036

ELGIN ROUND TABLE 2nd & 4th Thurs of month (Sept Jun), 7pm, Royal Hotel, Elgin. Dominic Young Tel: 01343 548167 Email: dominicyoung31@aol.com

ELGIN SAMARITANS Good Listener? Spare Time? Perhaps you have what it takes to be a Sam? Comprehensive training locally means you could soon be helping others. Elgin Samaritans

Tel: 01343 543000 Email: elgin@samaritans.org

ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUB Tues, 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Elgin Community Centre. All ages and levels welcome. Margaret Armstrong Tel: 01343 545377

ELGIN SENIOR CITIZENS DANCING CLUB Mon, 1.30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Join the over 50s for music and dancing in friendly company. £2.50, includes tea & cakes.

ELGIN SPEAKERS CLUB Meet fortnightly on Wed, 7.30pm, Elgin High School. Provides a meeting place where members can support one another to learn and develop the basics of speaking in public. All welcome. Tel: 07879613738 www.facebook.com/ elginspeakers

ELGIN WRITERS GROUP Wed, fortnightly, (Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec), 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Elgin Library. Write poetry, fiction and history and listen to speakers. New members welcome. www.elgin-writers.moonfruit.com

ELGIN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GROUP Range of youth & community events based at the Elgin Youth Cafe & Inkwell Community Kitchen. Open nights, cooking & baking workshops, fitness activities, etc. Find us on Facebook. Tel: 01343 548300 www.elginyouthcafe.org

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Clubs and Societies ELGIN-LANDSHUT TWIN TOWN ASSOCIATION Encourages friendship and exchange visits between Elgin and its twin town in Bavaria. Alastair Rossiter Tel: 01343 542939 www.landshut-elgin.de

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Last Wed of month, 7.30pm, the Football Club, Macduff Street, Lossiemouth. Anyone who suffers or cares for someone with this debilitating disease is welcome. Karen McSheffrey, Susan or Fiona Tel: 07583 834453, 07935 223480, 07484 178787

FOCHABERS 50+ WALKING GROUP Mon, 10am and Sun, 1.30pm. Sundays at 2pm after British Summer Time. New members are always welcome - do come and join us! Meets on alternate Mondays and Sundays at The Institute, High Street, Fochabers. Secretary Tel: 01343 843253

FOCHABERS ANGLING ASSOCIATION Salmon & trout fishing on 1 1/4 mile stretch of the River Spey. Membership is restricted to residents of Fochabers & surrounding district but 4 visitors permits are available on a daily basis. Andy Milne. Tel: 07779 233235 www.speyfishingfochabers.com

FOCHABERS MEN'S SHED Wed & Thurs, 10am - 2pm, the Fochabers Institute, opposite the bus stop for 35 & 10 buses. Facilities for woodworking, leatherworking, computer skills &

anything else that interests you. Chris Ritchie (Secretary) Tel: 07814 014349 www.moraymensshed.co.uk

FOCHABERS OVER 60S LUNCH CLUB Thurs, 12pm, Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers. Enjoy a homecooked two-course lunch with tea/coffee & biscuits for £3. Tel: 01343 821300 or 01343 542862.

FREE SOCIAL GROUP Last Thurs of month, 7pm, Muckle Cross, Elgin. For over 21s in Moray. Walking group, weekends away, attending music, theatre & cinema events. New members always welcome.

GARMOUTH & KINGSTON ART GROUP Alternate Thurs, 2pm - 4pm, Garmouth Hall. New members welcome. Tel: 01343 870267

GARMOUTH & KINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS Playgroup, 2-3 Club and Tots Group. Jessica Myers Tel: 870262(am)/870620(pm) www.garmouthplaygroups.co.uk

GLEN MORAY MALE VOICE CHOIR Thurs, (Sept - Apr), 7.30pm, Bishopmill Primary School hall. All men welcome to join this community choir. No audition necessary. Alistair Farquhar Tel: 01343 541328 Email: alistair.farquhar@btinternet.com

HARVEST CENTRE MAH JONG CLUB (AMERICAN RULES) 1st & 3rd Thurs of month (Sept June), 11am - 1pm, Harvest Centre, Elgin (next door to Yeadon’s bookshop). Cost £3.

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Email: hce.roombookings@ gmail.com www.spanglefish.com/ harvestcentremahjongclub

HELGIN ROLLER DERBY Fast-paced contact sport played on roller skates. Beginners Skating sessions Sat, 11am – 1pm. Open to all aged 16+ with hire kit available. Find us on Facebook or email info@helginrollerderby.com for more info. Email: info@helginrollerderby.com HIGHLAND GLIDING CLUB Gliding and soaring at all levels, beginner upwards, Sat & Sun all year and Wednesday evening May - Oct at Easterton Airfield, Birnie. Anne Burgess Tel: 820834 www.highglide.co.uk HOPEMAN GOLF CLUB Tel: 01343 830578 Email: hopemangc@aol.com

INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Monthly (excl July and August). Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities. Pam Sutherland. Tel: 550264

JOG SCOTLAND ELGIN Thurs, 6pm, Elgin Library during winter months and Cricket Pavilion during summer months. Beginners to advanced joggers welcome. New members please arrive at 5.45pm. Email: jselgin@ walkjogrunmoray.org.uk

JOYFUL NOISE SINGERS Thurs, 10am - 12pm, St Giles Church, Elgin. Moray's older people's choir. All welcome. Tel: 0748 637 4525 Email: joyfulnoise@btinternet.com

LADS LADS are a drama group based in Elgin. We’ve been established for over 40 years, and welcome new members with an interest in drama whether on stage or behind the scenes. Estelle. Tel: 01343 544610 www.ladselgin.co.uk

LAICH OF MORAY TRUST Providing transport for elderly, infirm and disabled within Moray. Mainly within Moray, but sometimes further. Rob Tyson Tel: 545531 LAIGH O'MORAY VINTAGE ASSOCIATION Vintage rally held every Sept, Inchkeil, Roseisle near Elgin supporting local charities. See Facebook page

LGBT MORAY SOCIAL GROUP 3rd Sat of month, 10.30am, The Mosset Tavern, Gordon Street, Forres. A friendly, well attended group, meeting in Forres once a month for coffee/breakfast. (sorry, over 18's only) Email: gbtmoray@gmail.com www.lgbtmoray.co.uk

LHANBRYDE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Mon & Thurs (Sept - Apr), 7pm10pm. Promotes the game of indoor bowling, sociable and competitive, Ella Harley Tel: 843194

LIGHT AND LIFE 2nd Mon of month, 7pm - 9pm, Costa Coffee, High Street, Elgin. (Please check beforehand). FREE Spiritual readings, Spiritual art, Personality styles, Dream Interpretation, Massage, Healing for body, soul & mind & Live music. Alyson Sim Tel: 07733 127539

Clubs and Societies LOSSIE FOLK CLUB Tues, 8.30pm, the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth

LOSSIE HAE A NEWS! 3rd Tues of month, 1.30pm 3pm, Hersbruck Court Sheltered Housing, Ramsay Lane, Lossiemouth. Have a cuppa & a news, quizzes, dominoes, bingo, crafts, card games, gentle exercises, etc. Sharon FInlay (Community Activities Organiser) Tel: 07584 408209 Email: sfinlay@alzscot.org

LOSSIE SURF & LIFESAVING CLUB Wed, 6pm - 8pm, the Moray Firth Watersports Association, West Beach. All equipment is provided. Email: info@h2otraining.co.uk www.facebook.com/Lossiemouth SurfLifesavingClub or LOSSIEMOUTH BOWLING CLUB St Gerardine’s Road, Lossie. Tel: 01343 813766

LOSSIEMOUTH COASTAL ROWING CLUB Wed, 7.30 pm, the Lossiemouth Sailing Club. We are a growing band of enthusiasts who have formed the LCRC in Lossiemouth with the aim of firstly building a skiff. James McPherson Tel: 07837 810976 Email: james.mcpherson4@ btinternet.com or lossiecrc@gmail.com LOSSIEMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB To promote football in the Lossie area and enter competitive competitions. Alan McIntosh Tel: 813328

Email: alanlfcsec@aol.com

LOSSIEMOUTH GIRL GUIDING Rainbows for ages 5-7, Brownies for ages 7-10 Guides for age 10+. An exciting programme with challenges and opportunities for personal development. www.girlguiding.org.uk/

LOSSIEMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH AND SOCIAL CLUB Join us for a variety of social activities . www.lossiemouth-rna.org LOSSIEMOUTH SENIOR CITZENS FRIDAY WALKING GROUP Fri. We accept members from nearby Hopeman, Duffus & Cummingston as well as being Lossiemouth based. New members & Volunteer minibus drivers very welcome. Angie. Tel: 01343 835707

LOSSIEMOUTH TENNIS CLUB Sat, Juniors 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Adults 2.30pm - 3pm, Marine Park, Lossiemouth. Coaching sessions and summer camps in Jul & Aug. Kirsty Hislop Email: marineparktennis@gmail.com See Facebook

MEDITATION CLASS Mon, 7pm - 8.30pm, Elgin Community Centre. Drop-in meditation class for well-being & happiness. Jon. Tel: 01667 452734

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE Open 7 days a week, 10am, 30-32 Batchen Street, Elgin

Tel: 01343 556191 or 07717 301614. Email: moraywellnesscentre@ penumbra.org.uk MILTONDUFF MINIS TODDLER GROUP Tues & Thurs, 9am - 10am, Miltonduff Hall. Toys, games and activities for 0-3 years. Lorne or Julie. Tel: 07968 476988 Email: juliegoodfellow@live.co.uk MONDAY DANCE CLUB Mon, 1.30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Sequence, latin & ballroom dancing. £2. Tea & cakes.

MORAY & NAIRN FUR & FEATHER ASSOCIATION Poultry, pigeons, rabbits & guinea pigs. Mrs L Miller. Tel: 01343 540289

MORAY BOUNCE BACK TO NETBALL Tues (excl college closures), 7pm – 8.30 pm, Moray College Sports Hall. Elgin. Rosanagh. Tel: 07891 776123 Email: moraybbn@gmail.com

MORAY BOWLING CLUB Summer and winter bowling, all ages and abilities welcome. Seafield Street, Elgin. Alex Masson. Tel: 544556

MORAY CARERS CHOIR Mon, 11am - 1pm, St Giles church hall, Elgin. £4 per session. For carers who love to sing. Tel: 01542 850441 moraycarerschoir@gmail.com

MORAY CUPPA CLUB Do you care for someone at home who has a learning disability & who has, or is showing signs of dementia? Our

clubs will give you the chance to relax with people who have similar backgrounds & interests. Teas, activities, guest speakers, etc. Tel: 0300 0200 101

MORAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB Fri (Sept - June ,closed school holidays), 5.15pm - 7.15pm, Moray Leisure Centre. Free first session. Includes a 25 minute lesson with a qualified coach & free time on the ice to practice & socialize with other members. Mike. Tel: 07974 387326 Email: morayfiguresk8@aol.com MORAY FIRTH LADIES CURLING CLUB Tues (Sept - Mar), 10am - 12pm Ann Munro. Tel: 01309 690332.

MORAY FIRTH SURF RIDERS CLUB Supervised surf sessions and lessons for kids in a fun and safe environment on Saturday or Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings at Sandend Beach. Conditions dependent. Suds. Tel: 07793 063849 Email: suds@ surfschoolscotland.co.uk www.surfschoolscotland.co.uk/a bout/clubs-schools-and-groups MORAY FIRTH TRIATHLON CLUB See Facebook for more details.

MORAY FREE MINDS Meet monthly at Costa on Elgin High Street. Michaela. Tel: 07766 574687 or 01343 544286

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Clubs and Societies MORAY GIRLS' FOOTBALL CLUB - WELCOMING GIRLS FROM THROUGHOUT MORAY AND SPEYSIDE Mon, Tues & Wed, Elgin, Cooper Park and Thornhill Pitches. Contact Shona for info on applicable days & times. If you are aged between 9-14yrs & have played football or are keen to play, why not come along to one of our sessions? Shona. Tel: 07723 769076 Send a message via Facebook page, Moray Girls Football Club

MORAY JAZZ CLUB Thurs, 8pm - 10.30pm, doors open at 7.30pm. Elgin City Football/Social Club. Fantastic Live bands every Admission members £5, £8 for nonmembers. Licensed bar & beverages. Annual membership £15 All welcome - 'Come Awa In!' Tom McPherson. Tel: 07467 026748. Email: morayjazz@gmail.com www.morayjazzclub.co.uk

MORAY JUGGLERS & FIRE PERFORMERS Mon, 6.30pm, near the Library in Cooper Park, Elgin. Everyone is welcome, all abilities & any skills - balls, clubs, unicycling. contact juggling, etc. We have quite a lot of "toys" between us, so don't worry if you don't have anything. Email: morayjugglers@gmail.com See Facebook page

MORAY JUNIORS ICE HOCKEY CLUB Thurs, 5.15pm - 7.45pm, Moray Leisure Centre for ages 5 - 18yrs. Suzanne Green Tel: 01343 550719

MORAY MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB Tues & Thurs evenings, Small, local group, meeting on to mountain bike the local area. Organise day trips to both trail centres and natural trails. www.moraymountainbikeclub. co.uk

MORAY OSTOMATES 1st Sat of month until Dec, 1pm 3pm, Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Come along for a cup of tea and a chat. Meggie or Kathleen. Tel: 01343 552449 or 01343 821628

MORAY PARENT & CARER SUPPORT GROUP We provide support, information and a friendly shoulder to

anyone who finds themselves caring for a child with additional support needs. We have regular meet-ups in Elgin and Forres. Email or facebook for details. Pauline, Lorna and Gillian Email: moraypcsg@gmail.com

MORAY PHILATELIC SOCIETY Regular meetings and exchange of information on the various aspects of philately. Brian J. Goodwin Tel: 545391 Email: brian184@btinternet.com MORAY RETIRED PERSONS FRIENDSHIP CLUB To improve the quality of life by friendship, talks and activity for retired people over 60. Michael Crossland or Anne McDonald Tel: 01343 543962 or 01343 547527

MORAY ROADRUNNERS Wed (Seniors), 6.30pm, Elgin Community Centre, Tues & Thurs (Juniors), 6pm, Morriston Playing Fields. New members of all abilities welcome. www.morayroadrunners.com MORAY ROCK GARDEN GROUP Last Fri of month, 7.30pm, New Elgin Hall annexe. New members welcome. Hazel Robson Tel: 01340 871227

MORAY RUGBY CLUB In addition to a senior squad, Moray RFC have a thriving youth section catering for age groups from P1 to under 18. Senior pre season training Tues and Thurs, 6.30pm - 8.30pm , Morriston Playing Fields. www.morayrfc.co.uk

MORAY SENSORY SERVICE Services for people with sight loss, hearing loss and the Deaf Community in Moray. Tel: 0845 271 2345 Elizabeth House, 10 Victoria Crescent, Elgin IV30 1RQ

MORAY SOCIAL SCRIBE SERVICES The HUB at Moray College. A service for people who find it difficult to write that all important letter. Looking for committee members and volunteer scribes. All welcome if interested. Email: moraysocial scribe service@gmail.com

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MORAY SPEYSIDE FILM CLUB Last Tues of month, 6.30pm 9.30pm, Lecture Theatre, Moray College, UHI. Screening locally produced films & award-winning documentaries. £3.50/£2.50. www.facebook.com/ MoraySpeysideFilmClub

MORAY TABLE TENNIS CLUB During termtimes only at Elgin Academy. 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Coached by International Umpire, Ken Kennedy & Commonwealth medallist, Stephen Gertsen. Age 8yrs & upwards. £4. Stephen Gertsen. Email: stephengertsen@ hotmail.co.uk

MORAY TREFOIL GUILD Sun (Sept - April), 2.30pm, Moray Resource Centre. Former members of the Guide movement and anyone interested in Guiding very welcome. Carolyn Robertson Tel: 01343 842800 MORAY WHEELCHAIR CURLING CLUB Mon & Wed (Sept - Mar), 2pm 4pm at Moray Leisure Centre.

MOSSTODLOCH SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLASS Tues (Sept - Mar), 7.30pm 9.30pm, Juniors 7.30pm 8.30pm, Speymouth Hall, Mosstodloch. Free first class, no obligation. Isobel. Tel: 01542 834398

MOTHERS’ UNION 3rd Wed of month, 2pm, Holy Trinity Church, Elgin, Attached to the Anglican Church. Variety of speakers etc. Men welcome, meetings open to all. Catherine Green or Lynne Taylor Tel: 552794 or 835861

NEW ELGIN LADIES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Thurs (Sept - Mar, inclusive, excluding away match dates), 7pm, New Elgin Hall. Susan Grant. Tel: 541867

NEW ELGIN SWI Wed, 7pm, Cedarwood, Edgar Road, Elgin. Email: ruthe.anderson@virgin.net

NEW ELGIN TOO B.A.L.L. GROUP Thurs,10am - 12pm, New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, Land Street, Elgin. £2.50. If you are over 60 & enjoy a variety of gentle

exercises, music, interesting talks & other fun activities, come along.Tel: 01343 563510

OVEREATERS' ANONYMOUS 'Is your eating overwhelming you? Is one bite never enough?' Overeaters anonymous (OA) has a new meeting in Elgin. Details available via oa uk website Tel: 07000 784985 www.oagb.org.uk

PORTGORDON B.A.L.L. GROUP FOR THE OVER 60S Thurs (school term time), 10am 12pm. Portgordon Village Hall. £2.50 per session. Gentle exercises, music, talks & other fun activities. Just turn up on the day. New members welcome Tel: 01343 563510 Email: cwdevelopmentteam@ moray.gov.uk

QUARRIERS ELGIN EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thurs of month (2nd in Jan), 7.30pm - 9pm, the Moray Resource Centre, Maisondieu Road. Elgin. Lynette Oldman or Jimmy Wilson Tel: 01261 812956/07720 303932 Email: lynette.oldman@ quarriers.org.uk

QUARRIERS EPILEPSY FIELDWORK SERVICE 9.30am - 11am, the Harvest Centre, 10 Greyfriars Street, Elgin. Support for parents who have children with epilepsy. Opportunities to meet other parents, guest speakers & social activities. Free. Tara Engelmann. Tel: 01309 675900/07871 151198 Email: tara.engelmann@ quarriers.org.uk

RAF LOSSIEMOUTH VOLUNTARY BAND RAF Lossiemouth Voluntary Band is a local Concert Band and is looking for new members to join its ranks. We offer weekly rehearsals, regular performance opportunities, RAF uniform is supplied and there are no subscriptions. James Gray Tel: 01343 817508 Email: jim.gray450@mod.gov.uk

RAJA YOGA GUIDED MEDITATION CLASS Wed, 4pm, The Moray Resource Centre, Maisondieu Road, Elgin. Benefits of Raja Yoga include reduced stress, relieving anxiety, peace of mind. Classes are FREE OF CHARGE. Everyone is welcome to join us. Alistair.

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RIVERSIDE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Wed, 10am - 3pm, Community Centre, Elgin. Hand & machine knitting encouragement and support. Tricia Furr Tel: 870429

SHE' LESBIAN SOCIAL GROUP A flexible social group for lesbian women of all ages, from Moray & beyond. Meeting at various times for various events & abilities (sorry, over 18's only). Katie Q. Tel: 07850 043320 Email: shelesbiangroup@ gmail.com www.shelesbiangroup.com

SIGMA - MORAY'S ASTRONOMY CLUB 1st Fri of month, 7pm for 7.30pm, Birnie Village Hall. Encouraging an interest in space related subjects teaching the use of astronomical equipment. www.sigma-astro.co.uk SPEY VALLEY CAGED BIRD SOCIETY 1st Tues of month, 7.30pm, Gordon Arms Hotel, Fochabers. J.Munro Tel: 01343 870586

SPYNIE VILLAGE HALL Available for private parties & functions with a beautiful outdoor space as well as a new fully equipped kitchen. Full disabled access & facilities. Tel: 07908 583320 Email: chair@spynie.org Facebook : Spynie village hall ST AETHANS BOWLING CLUB To promote Lawn Bowling in Burghead for all ages.

ST ANDREWS & URQUHART BOWLING CLUB Mon & Fri (Apr - Sept), 7pm . Come and join our club. Isabel Spence Tel: 01343 842417 ST SYLVESTER’S TODDLER GROUP Mon, 1pm - 3pm, St. Sylvester’s Church, Institution Road, Elgin. Friendly group, all welcome. £1 donation for tea/coffee/snack. Email: tlfm@btinternet.com STEP BY STEP IN MORAY ELGIN Tues - Fri, Winchester House, 1 King Street, Elgin. Baby & Toddler Groups for isolated & vulnerable families. Services are free. Booking essential. Margaret McInnes Tel: 01343 544628 or 07583 835681 Email: margaret.mcinnes@ stepbystepinmoray.co.uk TAIJI FOCUS Sun, 7pm - 8.30pm, Focus Martial Arts and Fitness Centre. (upstairs). Tai Chi for health and self-defence. £6. Sean Reed Tel: 07799 105138 Email: seantaijifocus@yahoo.com Facebook: Taiji Focus, Elgin. THE BUSY BEES CRAFT GROUP Tues, 2pm - 4.30pm, Annexe Building, New Elgin Hall. All skill levels. new members welcome Email: thebusybeescraftgroup@ outlook.com

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THE ELGIN STROKE FRIENDS (CHEST HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND) Fri, 10am - 12.30pm, Elgin & Forres Free Church. Offers support, friendship, fun & outings to people who are living with the effects of stroke & their carers. Anne Toye (Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland) Tel: 07919 023449

THE FRIENDS OF THE BIBLICAL GARDEN Tues (Jul - Aug), 6pm, to weed & keep the garden tidy for the many visitors who come to enjoy the surroundings. Come along & join us if you can. No experience necessary. A cup of tea & friendly faces are guaranteed. Tel: 01343 843111.

THE LUNCH CLUB Tues, coffee 11am - 12pm & lunch 12pm - 1.30pm, the Williamson Hall, St. Giles’ & St. Columba’s South Church. A place to meet, eat & chat.

THE MORAY MS COMMUNITY 2nd Fri of month, The Oaks, Morriston Road, Elgin. Info and support for anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis in Moray. Alan Beevers. Tel: 01309 671722 Email: alan.beevers23@ btinternet.com www.MSMoray.net

THE MORAY STAMP CLUB 2nd Wed of month (Sept - Apr), 2pm - 4pm, the Activities Room, Elgin Library. Michael Ellison. Email: michael56101@gmail.com www.moraystampclub. wordpress.com

THURSDAY MORNING MEANDER Thurs, 10am, Bike Revolution, Lossiemouth. A short jaunt out on the bike to get those muscles working and that fat burning. Bring your own bike, or hire one of ours. Tel: 01343 610864

UKULELE CLUB Last Tues of month, 7.30pm 8.30pm, the Seaforth Club, Elgin. All welcome to come along. £4 per session. www.moraymusiclessons.com

URQUHART BABY & TODDLER GROUP Mon (during school term), 9.30am - 11am, Urquhart Village Hall. Tel: 01343 843395 WALKING FOOTBALL Thurs, 1pm - 2pm, Elgin Community Centre. £3 - £4 per session. Dougie Ross Tel: 07776 024180

YOGA THERAPY WITH CONNIE MCGRATH BWY(DIP) 1st & 3rd Fri of month, 2pm - 3pm, the Oaks, Morriston Road, Elgin. Free but need to book. Specific yoga which can support & nurture people affected by cancer or progressive illness. Mairi. Tel: 01343 562460

YOUNG AT HEART MOVEMENT AND DANCE MORAY Tues, 6.30pm - 7.30pm & Wed, 9.30am - 10.30am, Elgin Football Club, Borough Briggs Road, Elgin. £6. Simple & fun dance routines for over 50s. No experience necessary! Tel: 07809 674070 Email: youngatheartdance@ gmail.com

Medical & Health Information ACUPUNCTURE

DOCTORS

HOSPITAL

6 Braelossie Place, Elgin, V30 1SD Tel: 01343 544002

Highfield House, Northfield Terrace, Elgin. IV30 1NE Tel: 0345 3379988 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am6pm

Elgin, Moray. IV30 1SN Tel: 0345 456 6000

Braelossie Acupuncture Clinic

DENTISTS

Apex Dental Studio

40-42 Moss St, Elgin. IV30 1LT Tel: 01343 556606 www.apexstudio.co.uk

Bishopmill Dental Centre

91-93 Lossiemouth Road, Elgin IV30 4LF Tel: 01343 549490 Email: bishopmill@balmoordental.co.uk

Moray Orthodontics

89 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 540300 Email: info.morayortho@gmail.com

Oasis Dental Care

15-17 South Street, Elgin. IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 541164 www.oasisdentalcare.co.uk

South Street Dental Practice

16 South Street, Elgin. IV30 1LE Tel: 01343 542729 www.southstreetdental.co.uk

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Linkwood Medical Centre

Linkwood Medical, The Glassgreen Centre, Elgin. IV30 6GQ Tel: 0345 337 6350 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am6pm Closed on weekends

Maryhill Health Centre

High Street, Elgin. IV30 1AT Tel: 0345 337 0610 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am6pm Closed on weekends

Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead

18a Grant Street, Burghead, IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 835780 Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am12pm Closed on weekends / www.moraycoastmedicalpractice .co.uk

The Oaks Palliative Care Unit

Morriston Road, Elgin. IV30 6UN Tel: 01343 555104

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MASSAGE & THERAPIES Pure Complementary Therapy

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Therapeutic Massage

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NURSING HOMES

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Institution Road, Elgin. IV30 1QX Tel: 01343 549468

Abbeyvale Nursing Home Duff Avenue, Elgin. IV30 1QS Tel: 01343 547350

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The Grove Care Home

Pluscarden Road, Elgin. IV30 8TE Tel: 01343 548790

Whinnybank Residential Home Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth IV31 6QS Tel: 01343 814067

OPTICIANS

Boots the Opticians

169 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1DW Tel: 01343 541832

Duncan & Todd

138-140 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 549522

McLachlan & Dawson

Opticians 25 Commerce Street, Elgin. IV36 1BS Tel: 01343 548826

Specsavers Opticians Elgin 96-98 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BJ Tel: 01343 552204

OSTEOPATHY

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48 High St, Elgin. IV30 1BU Tel: 01343 547065

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Southfield Medical Practice, Thornhill Rd, Elgin. IV30 6DX Tel: 01343 542186

176 High St, Elgin, IV30 1BA Tel: 01343 542571

110-112 High Street, Town Centre, Elgin. IV30 1BW Tel: 01343 543311

23a Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ Tel: 01343 812818

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26 Harbour Street, Hopeman, IV30 5RU Tel: 01343 830249

G.F Duthie Pharmacy

18 Grant Street, Elgin. IV30 5UE Tel: 01343 835370

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Lossiemouth Pharmacy

34 Queen Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PJ Tel: 01343 813095

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Birnie & Pluscarden Church Sunday worship at 11am alternating weekly between Birnie & Pluscarden. All welcome.

Burghead Free Church Sunday service at 11am with Sunday school and crèche. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 7pm. Contact Peter Turnbull 07841 777482. Visit burgheadfreechurch.org

Elgin and Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, Sunday School and crèche 11am. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morison: 01343 542196.

Elgin Baptist Church Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, pre-Sunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class. Evenings 6pm. Youth fellowship 7.30pm. Tel: 01343 547743.

Elgin Church of God Pinetree Crescent, Elgin. Sunday Worship 10:30am followed by refreshments in church cafe. All welcome.

Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles Church Hall), Greyfriars Street. Sundays 10.30am. Childrens’ church and crèche available. Tel: 01343 543624.

Elgin Community Church (Church of God) Sunday Service in "The Gallery” at Elgin Library 10.30am with Sunday School. All midweek meetings, including Toddler Group (Tues 10-11.30am), at Riverside Gospel Hall, Bridge St, Elgin. www.elginccog.org

Elgin High Church Sunday service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker: 01542 832662.

Gordon Chapel Scottish Episcopal Church Fochabers. Sunday Family Eucharist 10am. First Wednesday Communion 2.30pm. 2nd Sunday Evensong 6.30pm. Tel: 01542 882782. www.gordonchapelfochabers.uk

Holy Trinity Elgin. Sundays 8am: Holy Communion. 11am: Family Eucharist. 6.30pm: evening service. Tel: 01343 547505. Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm.

Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm: Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts and the homeless. Sundays 12.30pm: preachin’, prayin’ and singin’ followed by lunch. Sundays 12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers. New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV30 6BN. Tel: 07730 256543. Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk

Lossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays 9:15am, 11am (and junior church) and 6pm. Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids church (P4-P7). Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062. www.lossiebaptist.org

MORAY COAST BAPTIST CHURCH (LOSSIEMOUTH) Sunday services at 10:30am. Thursday night Bible study at 7pm. Crèche available for each service. Call 07862 898939 for more information, or visit www.moraycoastbc.com. Pastor Donald Clough Moray Grace Fellowship The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Sundays 10.30am. Contact Vic Cameron: 07738 260550 Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com. Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com

Parish of Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman First Sunday of the month, united service 10.30am. On other Sundays, services are 10am at Hopeman and 11.30am at Duffus or Spynie. Contact Rev. Jenny Adams: 01343 830276. Website: www.duffusparish.co.uk St Andrews-Lhanbryd and Urquhart Parish Church Sundays 11am including young church and crèche. Evening services 7pm on last Sunday of month at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart.

St Gerardine’s High Church Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship 11.30am. Contact Rev. G McKee 01343 208852 (manse).

St Giles and St Columba’s South Elgin. All Sunday services start at 10.30am and will be held in St Giles, High Street, Elgin during July, September and November. Services will also be held in St Columba’s South Church, Duff Avenue, Elgin during August, October and December 2016. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01343 551501 or via e-mail at stgileselgin@gmail.com www.elginstgileschurch.co.u k St James Church of Scotland Lossiemouth. Sunday worship 10am including crèche and Sunday school. Contact Rev. Geoff McKee 01343 208852 St Margaret’s Church Lossiemouth. Sunday 9.30am: Family Eucharist . Thursdays 10am: Holy Communion.

St Michael’s Parish Church of Scotland Dallas. Family service at 12pm followed by tea & fellowship. Tel. 01309.672380 or 01343.890420.

St Sylvester's Catholic Church Elgin. Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm. Sunday Mass 11.45am. Tel: 01343 542280.

Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Sunday club12.30pm (Sept - May). Gospel meeting 6.30pm. Tel: 01343 812211. www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland Sundays 11am and 6pm including Sunday school. www.lossieufchurch.org

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AGGREGATES

BREEDON AGGREGATES Ready Mix Concrete Glen of Rothes, Elgin. IV30 8SN Tel: 01343 862130 Email: enquiries@ breedonaggregates.com www.breddongroup.com TENNANTS NATURAL SCOTTISH STONE Brumley Brae, Elgin. IV30 5PP Tel: 01343 552 767 Email: sales@tennantselgin.com www.scottishcobbles.co.uk

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ALTERATIONS BY JEAN Specialising in wedding attire. 19 Blackfriars Rd, Elgin. IV30 1TY (Next to Tesco). Tel: 07790 249015

TAILOR MADE 11a Commerce Street, Elgin IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 208425

ARCHITECTS

PLANS PLUS Main Street Offices, Urquhart, Elgin. IV30 8LG Tel: 01343 842635 Email: ctkplans@aol.com www.plans-plus.net

ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS

CM DESIGN Tel: 01343 540020/01667 300230 Email: office@cmdesign.biz

MORAY COAST ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS 8 Coulardhill Terrace, Lossiemouth. IV31 6LE Tel: 01343 810567

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BABIES AND TODDLERS

SING AND SIGN Sing and Sign teaches simple signs to babies and toddlers to aid communication. 13 Whiterow Drive, Forres. IV36 2QA Tel: 07920 194615 Email: hazelgray@ singandsign.co.uk

BALLOON DISPLAYS

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BICYCLES, REPAIRS AND SERVICING

BIKESPOKES MOBILE REPAIR Tel: 07801 365710 Email: fixme@bikespokes.co.uk www.bikespokes.co.uk

STUARTS CYCLES 32 High Street, Forres. IV36 1DB Tel: 01309 672432 Email: enquiries@ stuartscycles.co.uk

THE BIKE BOTHY LTD 105 High Street, Forres. IV36 1AA Tel: 01309 671745 Email: info@thebikebothy.com

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DARROCH & ALLAN (JOINERS & BUILDERS) Pinefield Industrial Estate, 3 Diagonal Rd, Elgin. IV30 6AH Tel: 01343 542982

BIRDHOUSES

DENNIS THOMSON BUILDING CONTRACTOR LTD Kinneddar Farm Steading, Lossiemouth. IV31 6SA Tel: 01343 812982

SHADEY BIRDHOUSES Dave Dewhurst Tel: 07976 873698 Email: Shadeydew@sky.com

BLINDS

BLIND PASSION LTD 1 The Old Stables,South Castle Street, Cullen. AB56 4RZ Tel: 01542 840700 Email: ian@blindpassion.co.uk CASCADE, OFD LTD 9 Chanonry Road South, Elgin. IV30 6NG Tel: 01343 552 222 Email: info@cascadeblinds.co.uk HORIZON BLINDS Horizon House, Unit 1, Tyock Ind Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XY Tel: 01343 552555 www.horizonblinds.co.uk

BOUTIQUES

ALLURING BOUTIQUE 21 Batchen Street, Elgin. IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 548945 MY 3 Pitgaveny Quay, Lossiemouth. IV31 6TW Tel: 01343 815274 Email: my@myclothesline.co.uk

BUILDERS

AB MASONRY 8 Morlich Crescent, Nairn. IV12 4TW Tel: 07456654232 Email: abmasonryuk@gmail.com

BW BUILDERS Tel: 01343 810577 Email: bwbuildersmoray@ gmail.com

D & S BUILDERS 7 Ben Rinnes Walk, Elgin. IV30 6YX Tel: 01343 546149

DW JOINERY & BUILDING CONTRACTORS 46 Priory Place, Elgin. IV30 1RW Tel: 07969 909063 Email: dwjoiners@outlook.com GRANT & MCPHERSON CONSTRUCTION LTD 3 Main St, Elgin. IV30 6BQ Tel: 01343 547887 HARRISON BUILD LTD 16 Linkwood Place, Elgin. IV30 IHZ Tel: 01343 551331

MCHARDY BUILDERS 26 Ben Aigen Walk, Elgin. IV30 6YY Tel: 07759 035239

MIKE O'DRISCOLL BUILDERS 67 Granary St, Burghead, Elgin. IV30 5UA Tel: 07885 796216 www.mikeodriscollbuilders.co.uk P&A CONSTRUCTION GROUP Unit 5, 8 West Road, Forres. IV36 2GW Tel: 0800 689 4238 Email: enquiries@ pandabuilding.co.uk R A BEATON BUILDERS LTD All building works undertaken. Tel: 07986 722691 R. THOMSON 1+2 Ashgrove Road, Elgin. IV30 1UU Tel: 01343 545401/07901 793250 Email: colin@ rthomsonbuilder.co.uk www.rthomsonbuilder.co.uk Find us on Facebook! ROBERTSON GROUP LTD 10 Perimeter Rd, Elgin. IV30 6AE Tel: 01343 548621 www.robertson.co.uk

Businesses/Trades List SCOTFRAME Tel: 01463 717328 SIR DUNCAN MCINTOSH 12 Tom-Na-Muidh Road, Dufftown. AB55 4AT Tel: 01340 820146 SIROCCO BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED 21 Commerce Street, Elgin. IV30 1BS Tel: 01343 548700 SOUTER & SONS 21 Macduff St, Lossiemouth. IV31 6EX Tel: 01343 812206 STEVE COX BUILDING CONTRACTORS Strathlene House, Calcots, Elgin. IV30 8NB Tel: 01343 540400/ 07768 041583 Email: s.cox1@btconnect.com STUART CAMPBELL BUILDERS LTD 61 Pinewood Rd, Mosstodloch, Fochabers. IV32 7JU Tel: 01343 820051 TIMBER BUILDINGS UK Unit 6, Shoreline Commercial Centre, Lossiemouth. IV36 6SP Email: timberbuildingsuk1@ gmail.com TULLOCH OF CUMMINGSTON LTD Forsyth St, Hopeman, Elgin. IV30 5ST Tel: 01343 835600 www.tullochofcummingston.co.uk

W FARQUHAR 2 Castle Ct, Lossiemouth. IV31 6RJ Tel: 01343 813789

WILLIAM WILSON Henderson Road, Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness. IV1 1SR Tel: 01463 245502 Email: invernessshowroom@ williamwilson.co.uk

BUILDERS MERCHANTS

MACGREGOR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD 16-18 Perimeter Rd, Elgin. IV30 6AF Tel: 01343 541424 www.macgregorsupplies.co.uk S&J BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS 92 Glenlossie Drive, Elgin. IV30 6YJ Tel: 07854 578974 Email: sjbkaberdeenltd@ hotmail.com

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

MASONRY AND LIME LTD 5 Parade Spur North, Elgin. IV30 6AL Tel: 01343 543004 Email: info@ masonryandlime.co.uk www.masonryandlime.co.uk

ROOF BLAST 41 Reid Street, Elgin. IV30 4HH Tel: 01343 333781 Email: roofblast@gmail.com

SCOTIA PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE 30 East High St, Elgin. IV30 4EJ Tel: 01343 556043 Email: scotia.preservation@ talk21.com STS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 3 The Pines, Elgin. IV30 8QS Tel: 07765 634475 Email: ststewartproperties@ gmail.com TOP TO BOTTOM PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 36 Marleon Field, Elgin. IV30 4GB Tel: 07952 865829 Email: toptobottom2015@ outlook.com

CARPENTERS/JOINERS

ALISTAIR OGILVIE 4 Bayview, Burghead, Elgin. IV30 5GA Tel: 01343 835579

ALLAN CORMACK JOINERS & BUILDERS LTD Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XZ Tel: 01343 559327 AW JOINERY 24 Forteath St, Elgin. IV30 1PN Tel: 01343 556131

D & I BLACK JOINERS 25 Kintail Groove, Forres. IV36 1FZ Tel: 07899 056432 Email: david.black969@ btinternet.com

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K. MCGREGOR CARPENTER & JOINER 7 Marleon Field, Elgin. IV38 4GB Tel: 01343 818220/ 07799 14872 Email: kmcgregorjoinery@ gmail.com

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TRADITIONAL SASH RESTORATION Specialist Joinery in repair, refurbishment, draught-proofing, glazing and re-pointing to all sash windows and doors. 6 Elmbank, Foyers. IV2 6YF Tel: 07999 378746 or 01456 486300

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ALL MORAYS CHIMNEYS 35 Beils Brae, Urquhart. IV30 8XQ Tel: 01343 843155 Email: allmorayschimneys@ gmail.com MORAY SOOT BUSTER Tel: 07932 301997 Email: moraysootbuster@ btinternet.com

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A K CLEANING ELGIN Full cleaning services incl. laundry and ironing. Tel: 01343 552177/07789 811418 Email: akcleaningelgin@ yahoo.com AM CLEANERS 7 King Street, Burghead, Elgin. IV30 5XA Tel: 01343 835383

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COAL & FUEL MERCHANTS

CPL DISTRIBUTION LTD Westthorpe Fields Road, Killmarsh, Sheffield. S21 1TZ Tel: 01246 212448 Email: kathryn.brookes@ cplindustries.co.uk

GLEANER OILS LTD Ashgrove Rd, Elgin. IV30 1UU Tel: 0800 833 534 Email: info@gleaner.co.uk www.gleaner.co.uk NAIRN FUELS Unit 12 Grigorhill Industrial Estate, Nairn. IV12 5HX Tel: 01667 455095 Email: sales@ nairnfuels.co.uk www.nairnfuels.co.uk

CONSTRUCTION, FARM & GROUNDCARE MACHINERY SPECIALISTS RAVENHILL LTD Moycroft, Elgin. IV30 1XZ Tel: 01343 541121 Email: groundcare@ ravenhill.co.uk

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CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

PAROSOL INTERIORS Unit 3A1 & 2, Smithton Ind Est, Inverness. IV2 7WL Tel: 01463 791797 Email: info@ parasol-interiors.co.uk

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DESIGNERS/GRAPHIC

DALLAS DESIGNS Embroidery - Printing - Signs Vehicle Graphics 8-10, Linkwood Industrial Estate, Linkwood Way, Elgin. IV30 1HY Tel: 01343 541414 Email: sales@ dallasdesignsltd.co.uk

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ELGIN EXPRESS DRY CLEANERS 53 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 551315 Email: elginexpresscleaners@ googlemail.com

ECO SHOP

MY WIKED LITTLE ECO SHOP Email: denise@wikaniko.co.uk

ELECTRICAL

MORGANS OF LOSSIEMOUTH 61 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DP Tel: 01343 813273 Email: andrew@ morganslossie.co.uk

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

ALISTAIR GRANT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 6 The Dominies, Lhanbryde. IV30 8QZ Tel: 0800 0236349 www.alistairgrantelectrical.co.uk CAMPBELL & MCHARDY LTD All types of domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural installations and repairs. We also undertake IT and fibre optic cabling including network cabling- CAT5e, CAT6e and fibre optic. Unit 12, Linkwood Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XS Tel: 01343 543516 Email: admin@ campbellandmchardy.co.uk DAVID BEVERIDGE ELECTRICIAN 10A Chanonry St, Elgin. IV30 6NF Tel: 01343 540484 DAVID NEISH ELECTRICAL 89 Robertson Rd, Lhanbryde, Elgin. IV30 8JQ Tel: 01343 842995 GAELTEL Tel: 07738 555773 Email: zegels@yahoo.com

GM APPLIANCE CARE Elgin. IV30 8TG Tel: 01343 611827 IAN STEPHEN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 16 Beechfield Rd, Elgin. IV30 6RT Tel: 01343 548252 IMI ELECTRICAL SERVICES Tel: 01343 207926/07824 169460 MARK DEACON ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Brenmar, 28 High School Drive, Elgin. IV30 6UE Tel: 01343 545914

MCDONALD AND MUNRO LTD ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, MECHANICAL 4, Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XZ Tel: 01343 545837 Email: info@ mcdonaldandmunro.co.uk

MS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Tel: 01343 813008 Email: mselectrical11@live.co.uk PETER FALCONER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 11 Roseisle Drive, Elgin. IV30 4NT Tel: 01343 544110

ESTATE AGENT

PURPLEBRICKS Cristian Voinea Tel: 07541 517228/01463 222016 R & R URQUHART (FORRES) 117 - 121 High Street, Forres. IV36 1AB Tel: 01309 676600

EVENTS

CS EVENTS UK From djs to lighting to bouncy castles and lots more. Were sure to put on the best event for you. Tel: 07752 688350

JP THE DJ Party & Wedding DJ covering the Grampian region with professional lighting & sound 12C King Street, Huntly. AB54 8DH

Tel: 01466 200421 Email: mail@jpthedj.co.uk www.jpthedj.co.uk MORAY MOBILE DISCO Hopeman Road, Duffus, Elgin. IV30 5RR Tel: 07706 438050

FLORIST

VILLAGE GREENERY FLORIST 44 High Street, Forres. IV36 1PF Tel: 01309 676530

FLOORING & FURNITURE

BUCKIE FURNITURE & CARPET CENTRE 45 - 49 West Church Street, Buckie. AB56 1BP Tel: 01542 832653 Email: buckiefurniture@ gmail.com www.buckie-furniture.eu

ELGIN FURNITURE & CARPET CENTRE 53-55 South Street, Elgin. IV30 1JZ Tel: 01343 544497 Email: elginfurniture@aol.com

JACK CARMICHAEL FLOORING 10 Pinefield Parade, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AG Tel: 01343 552412 www.flooring-scotland.com

THE CARPET DEPOT The Old Council Yard, Banff. AB45 2AA Tel: 01261 878047 THE CARPET EMPORIUM 39 Tomnahurich St, Inverness. IV3 5DU Tel: 01463 243245 Email: sales@ thecarpetemporium.co.uk

THE FLOOR STUDIO 4 Southfield Drive, Elgin. IV30 6GR Tel: 01343 552865 Email: info@the-floorstudio.com

FRUIT & VEG. WHOLESALERS

SPEYFRUIT LTD, THE FRUIT & VEG SPECIALISTS 5 Chanonry Rd South, Elgin.

IV32 6NG Tel: 01343 547733 www.speyfruit.co.uk

GARAGES & BODYWORK

ALLAN MURDOCH AUTOBODIES 22 Perimeter Rd, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AF Tel: 01343 569018 Email: allanmurdoch@ hotmail.co.uk

C & P GARAGE SERVICES All your motoring needs. Services & repairs, MOT work, Vehicle diagnostics, Remapping, Wheel alignment, Parts & Spares. 12 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres. IV36 2GW Tel: 01309 358059

KINLOSS GARAGE If your car needs an MOT, new tyres, servicing, repairs or just a quick check over for peace of mind, please get in touch. Kinloss Garage, Seapark Road, Kinloss, Forres. IV36 3TJ Tel: 01309 690539 Email: info@kinlossgarage.co.uk LHANBRYDE SERVICE CENTRE Lhanbryde Industrial Estate. Tel: 01343 842995

SKS COATINGS MORAY Unit C, Fogwatt Garage, Longman, Fogwatt. IV30 8SL Tel: 01343 860222 Email: shaunstewart9@ hotmail.co.uk

TJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINT SHOP 5 Parade Spur South, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AJ Tel: 07717 453567

THE DIPPING LAB 8 Chanonry Spur, Elgin. IV30 6NB Tel: 07711390923 Email: thedippinglab@gmail.com

GARDENS/LANDSCAPE DESIGN/TREE SERVICES ARK TREE & GARDEN Wester Regaule, Dunphail,

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Businesses/Trades List Forres. IV36 2QR Tel: 01309 611287/07789 540792 alexkerr145@gmail.com BIRCHWOOD GARDENS Provider of gardening services based in Grantown-on-Spey and the surrounding areas. Tel: 07970 208285

DIXON GARDEN SERVICES Tel: 01343 815530, 07743529039

FORRES TREE SERVICES The Yard, Crofts of Buinach, Kellas, Elgin. IV30 8TS Tel: 01343 890765/07532 432543 Email: info@ forrestreeservices.com LE JARDIN Tree Trunks, Findrassie, Elgin IV30 5PP Tel: 01343 542880 M D PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES Eastwood Calcots, Elgin. IV30 8NQ Tel: 07740 421967

MORAY ARTIFICIAL GRASS Findochty, Buckie. AB56 4QL Tel: 01542 835330 R.B. LANDSCAPES 29 Fraser Park, Nairn. IV12 4RY Tel: 01667 455672/07731750736 THREAPLANDS LTD Threaplands Garden Centre, Lhanbryde. IV30 8LN Tel: 01343 842 245 Email: nursery@threaplands.com WESTON TREE SERVICES Local professional tree surgeon and arborist covering Nairn, Inverness, Moray and the Scottish Highlands. Geddes Village. IV12 5SB Tel: 01667404255 Email: lyle@ westontreesurgery.co.uk www.westontreesurgery.co.uk

HAIR AND BEAUTY BLISS BEAUTY RETREAT Upper Floor 19a, Batchen Street, Elgin. IV30 1BH Tel: 01343 543600 Email: wendy925@btinternet.com

CHAOS HAIR STUDIO 6 Academy Street, Elgin. IV30 1LJ Tel: 01343 569300 Email: chaoshairstudio@ hotmail.com MARIAN WARRENER Mobile Hairdresser Tel: 01309 672995/07788 935879 Email: mazdwarrener@ MUSE HAIR SALON 49 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1EE Tel: 01343 547274

SALON RED LTD 29a Queen Street, Lossiemouth. Email: info@salon-red.co.uk STRAND HAIR ROOM 235 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1DJ Tel: 01343 544073 Email: strandhairroom@ gmail.com VENUS HAIR & BEAUTY 36 Grampian Road, Elgin. IV30 1XN Tel: 01343 551010 Email: lynnreid.venus@ yahoo.co.uk

HARDWARE

DECORA Lossiebanks Mills, Bridge Street, Elgin. IV30 4DE Tel: 01343 554699 Email: darrenmcwhirter@ decoraltd.co.uk

HEALTH & FITNESS

KAIROS MOMENTS Aromatherapy, reflexology, remedial massage, etc. Auchintae, Buckie. Tel: 01542 835664

MORAY CHANQUANSHU Archie McAllan Regular Classes in Forres and Elgin Tel: 07799 064964 Email: archie@ morayquanshu.co.uk www.morayquanshu.co.uk REIKI TRAINING CENTRE 36 Avalon, Roseisle Tel: 01343 209616 Email: elizpeace@live.co.uk www.reikitraining.org.uk

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KILT HIRE & HIGHLANDWEAR

CHUCK MCCALL HIGHLAND 36 South Street, Elgin. IV30 iJX Tel: 01343 542743

Email: sally@elgin-marble.co.uk

MARKETING

1ST MARKETING LTD

1B East Street, Fochabers. IV32 7DY

Tel: 01343 820774

MCCALLS HIGHLANDWEAR 54 South Street, Elgin. IV30 1JX Tel: 01343 540590

Email: nick@1stmarketingltd.com

LIFE COACHING

MENTAL HEALTH

LUCY KYLE COACHING Kinneddar Farm Cottage, Lossiemouth. IV31 6SA Tel: 07398140904 Email: lucy.kyle@outlook.com

LINGERIE

WHISPERS LTD St Giles Centre, Elgin. IV30 1EA Tel: 01343 547005 Email: whispers@ unicombox.com

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COLIN BUCHAN MORAYLOCKSMITH facebook.com/moraylocksmith 79 Knockomie Gardens, Forres. IV36 2TN Tel: 01309 271158/07879 265063 Email: info@ moraylocksmith.co.uk www.moraylocksmith.co.uk

MOBILE PHONE & IT REPAIRS

LUXURY CONTEMPORARY DESIGNER KITCHENS

MONUMENTAL MASON & MEMORIALS

AFFORDABLE LUXURIES 17 Main Road, Alves. IV30 8UR Tel: 07813 898931 Email: morgan@ affordableluxuries.co RED DOT KITCHENS Clocktower Builidings, Searpark, Kinloss. IV36 3TT Tel: 01309 690033

MARBLE COMPANY ELGIN MARBLE COMPANY New Elgin Road, Elgin. IV30 6BA Tel: 01343 547289

FONES 'N' PCS

14 Batchen Street, Elgin. IV30 1BH

Tel: 01343208050

JOHN REID STONEMASONRY Ivy Cottage, Mosstowie, Elgin. IV30 8TT Tel: 07447484759 Email: jrstonemasonry@ gmail.com www.jrstonemasonry.com

MORTGAGES LARKBRIDGE MORTGAGES Tel: 07834 578585 Email: sralph@larkbridge.co.uk

Businesses/Trades List MOTORING

ALEXANDER WALLACE TOYOTA 3 Chanonry Road South, Chanonry Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6NG Tel: 01343 548841 www.alexanderwallace.toyota.co.uk MORAY ADVANCED MOTORISTS AND MOTORCYCLISTS 2 Springfield Court, Forres IV36 3WY Tel: 01309 673954 Email: chairman@morayiam.org.uk

SALTIRE MOTOR HOMES Strathlene House, Calcots, Elgin. IV30 8NB Tel: 07825172891 Email: info@ saltiremotorhomes.co.uk Email: jonespainter@aol.com

MUSICAL TUITION

ABI ROOLEY-TOWIE Long Hillock Farm, Near Alves. IV30 8UZ Tel: 01343 850179 Email: rooleytowle@ btinternet.com DRUMMER'S ART If you are interested in learning to play drum kit please call me for a chat. Tel: 07545 860367

OTHERS

DEVERON COACHES LTD Tel: 01542 836363 (Buckie)/ 01261 832912 (Macduff) Email: enquiries@ deveroncoaches.com www.deveroncoaches.com NUMBER 29 - FABRIC & HABERDASHERY SUPPLIES

29 High Street, Fochabers. Tel: 01343 829148

THE SEWING MACHINE SHOP 48 High Street, Fochabers. IV32 7DU Tel: 01343 823961 www.elginsewcentre.co.uk

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

ALAN MORTIMER Auchtertyre Bungalow, Elgin. IV30 8UD Tel: 01343 543598

AUSTEN CAMERON 27 Fife Street, Dufftown. AB55 4AL Tel: 01340 820502

DENNIS TOUGH I1 St Catherines Court, Forres. IV36 1ZN Tel: 01309 671815/07788 983645 Email: dennis@ dennistoughpandd.co.uk

IAN COPLAND PAINTER & DECORATOR Is your current décor looking a little tired? A fresh lick of paint or brand new wallpaper pattern can completely transform a room. 28 Russell Place, Elgin. IV30 4PJ Tel: 01343 544 429/07710488786 Email: iancopland.painter@ sky.com www.iancoplandpainting.co.uk J COLLIE LTD 23 Balmoral Terrace Elgin. IV30 4JH Tel: 01343 548 604

J S MCCOOK Enfield, Lossiemouth Road, Elgin. IV30 4LF Tel: 01343 543302 MIKE GEORGE PAINTER & DECORATOR 38 Birnie Circle, Elgin. IV30 6JD Tel: 01343 319783

MORRIS MANN DECORATORS Unit 35, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 1XY Tel: 01343 540814 PAUL GRANT PAINTER & DECORATOR 34 Beechfield Rd, Elgin. IV30 6RT Tel: 07971 168992

R G WILSON LTD 1 Perimeter Road, Elgin. IV30 6AF Tel: 01343 544256 www.painteranddecorators

elgin.co.uk T MONE PAINTERS & DECORATORS LTD 2 Perimeter Spur, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin. IV30 6AQ Tel: 01343540064/ 07785 766850 www.decoratorelgin.co.uk

T STABLES PAINTER & DECORATOR 45 Templand Road, Lhanbryde, Elgin. IV30 8PP Tel: 01343 84392

IV30 1HX Tel: 01343 559400 Email: kikiinthesnow@ hotmail.com NEWLANDS OF FLEENAS

Meikleburn, By Nairn. IV12 5JD Tel: 01309 651211 www.fleenaskennels.co.uk

PAMPERED PETS (NAIRN) 8 Harbour St, Nairn. IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 454632 Email: pamperedpets@sky.com

TERRYS DECORATORS Interior & Exterior Painting Wallpaper Hanging Ames Taping 34 St Peter's Road, Buckie. AB56 1DN Tel: 07791765589/01542 839763

YONDERTON CANINE KENNELS Keith. AB55 6UX Tel: 01542 880431/ 07525 74574

PEST CONTROL

PHOTOGRAPHERS

ANDERSON PEST PREVENTION Tel: 07967 226297 Email: andersonpestprevention@ gmail.com PETER COX LTD Tel: 01224 968818 Email: ed-branch@petercox.com

PETS

ALICIA MOXON CANINE BEHAVIOUR 6 South Road, Garmouth, Fochabers. IV32 7LX Tel: 01343 810751/ 07708108225 Email: aliciayounger@ hotmail.co.uk BRUMLEY BRAE KENNELS Brumley Brae, Elgin. IV30 5PP Tel: 01343 544411 Email: info@brumleybrae.co.uk www.brumleybrae.co.uk

GROOMLANDS KENNELS (ES T/A) Inverlochty Road, Mosstowie, By Elgin. IV30 8TT Tel: 01343 544185/07733 044795 HARBRO COUNTRY STORE Units 4-7, Edgar Road, Elgin. IV30 6YQ Tel: 01343 545544 Email: sandra.duncan@ aisupplies.co.uk

HIGHLAND HYDROTHERAPY Unit 1,Linkwood Lane, Elgin.

IMAGES MAD Tel: 07793 748910 Email: jsw@imagesmad.co.uk OCTOVISION MEDIA SCOTLAND Aerial Photography, 360° Virtual tours, Google Street View for Business, Promotion and Marketing videos and photographs 13 Headland Rise, Burghead. IV30 5HA Tel: 07730 600943 Email: paul@ octovisionmediascotland.co.uk www.octovisionmedia scotland.co.uk

PICTURE FRAMER & GALLERY STILL LIFE STUDIO (PICTURE FRAMER & GALLERY) 126 High Street, Aberlour. AB38 9NX Tel: 01340 871457

PLANT HIRE K & D SERVICES 1 Hallowood Road, Elgin. IV30 8NP Tel: 01343 860344/07855 312077 www.kdservices-elgin.co. uk/contact-us

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The Highland Veterans Handyperson Service is a partnership between ILM Highland and Unforgotten Forces, with funding from the Aged Veterans Fund. www.ilmhighland.co.uk handyperson@ilmhighland.co.uk Tel: 01349 884774 Unit 1G, Teaninich Ind. Estate, Alness, IV17 0XS

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DEH PLASTERING SERVICES Tel: 07531 686 528

RAYS PLASTERERS 6 North Covesea Terrace, Lossiemouth. IV31 6LZ Tel: 07972 875171 Email: moggnluk@yahoo.co.uk

R S TAPERS 16 Fleurs Place Elgin. IV30 1ST Tel: 01343 548031

PLUMBING & HEATING

BOB MORRISON BOILER MAINTENANCE 30 Braemorriston Road, Elgin. Tel: 01343 547829/07887 611984 BOYLE PLUMBING SOLUTIONS Covering all of Moray. Tel: 07709 444310 Email: boyleplumber@ btinternet.com

BRUCE PLUMBING & HEATING 7 Seafield Cres, Elgin. IV30 1RE Tel: 01343 543604

CHRISTIE HEATING & PLUMBING 5 Bracany Park, Fogwatt. IV30 8FJ Tel: 01343 862832 Email: gordchrist@ btinternet.com

DAVID GUIDI HEATING & PLUMBING ENGINEER Torridon, Macdonald Drive, Lossiemouth. IV31 6LP Tel: 01343 810765 07751 821559 Email: davidguidi@hotmail.com www.davidguidi.co.uk/contact ELSCO HEATING 69 Wards Road, Elgin. IV30 1TE Tel: 01343 819676 07742 008940 Email: info@elsco.co.uk GREENBRAE STOVES Burghead, Elgin. IV30 5XZ Tel: 01343 835132 www.greenbraestoves.co.uk MICHAEL BAXTER PLUMBING 2 Newfield Pl, Elgin. IV30 4DD Tel: 01343 542943

NEIL HADDEN PLUMBING & HEATING LTD 8 Chanonry St, Chanonry Industrial Est, Elgin. IV30 6NF Tel: 01343 541887 Email: neil@neilhadden.co.uk

RON DUNCAN: PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS Plumbing & Heating Engineers Soon to retire Woodside House, Birnie, Elgin. IV30 8RW Tel: 01343 860440/07768 414011 Email: info@ ronduncanplumbing.co.uk www.ronduncanplumbing.co.uk

SCANDIHEAT 11 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen. AB11 5DJ Tel: 07899302213 Email: lars@scandiheat.co.uk SIMPSON PLUMBERS LTD 3 E Back St, Elgin. IV30 4EQ Tel: 01343 542033

STAY WARM BOILER AND HEATING SERVICES Tel: 01343 542361 Email: tommyomand@ hotmail.co.uk THE TILE & FIREPLACE CENTRE 7 Lossie Wynd N, Elgin. IV30 1GU Tel: 01343 544167 www.tileandfireplace.co.uk

WISEMAN PLUMBING & HEATING LTD 12 Academy St, Elgin. IV30 1LJ Tel: 01343 541508

REMOVALS

ANDERSON REMOVALS 8 Reidhaven Street, Buckie. AB56 1SB Tel: 01542 839151/07712 172184 Email: mrgarethanderson@ gmail.com EASYMOVE REMOVALS 1 Pluscarden Road, Elgin. IV30 1JB Tel: 01343 559594/07912 424512 Email: easymoveremovals@ live.co.uk

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

RIVERVIEW COUNTRY PARK Mundole, Nr Forres. IV36 2TA Tel: 01683 263781

RETAIL SEA SCENTS OF LOSSIEMOUTH 22 Pitgavney Street, Lossiemouth IV31 6NT Tel: 01343 200202

ROOFING ELGIN SLATING AND TILING 13 Clarendon Court, Elgin. IV30 3TA Tel: 01343 550491 Email: brian@ elginslatingandtiling.co.uk MORAY TRUSSES LTD Tel: 01343 540400 Email: admin-moraytrussesltd@ btconnect.com ROOF WIZARD Park House Business Centre, South Street, Elgin. IV30 1JB Tel: 01343 830693/ 0800 999 6613 Email: enquiries@ roof-wizard.co.uk www.roof-wizard.co.uk

SHORTBREAD DEANS OF HUNTLY LTD Depot Rd, Huntly. AB54 8JX Tel: 01466 792086

SKIP HIRE J GORDON WILLIAMSON LTD Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XZ Tel: 01343 543331/547496 Email: info@ jgordonwilliamson.com www.morayskiphire.co.uk

SOLAR ENERGY

AES SOLAR LTD AES Building, Lea Road, Forres. IV36 1AU Tel: 01309 676911 Email: info@aessolar.co.uk

SELF STORAGE

DLP STORAGE SELF STORAGE FACILITY The Begrow, Duffus, Elgin. IV30 5QW Tel: 01343 830416 www.lindsaystorageelgin.co.uk

STOVES

ELS STOVES 38 Marleonfield, Elgin. IV30 4GB Tel: 07534 125013 Email: elsstoves@hotmail.com

CARAVAN, ACCESORIES AND TRAILERS

S & D HARPER LTD Edgar Rd, Elgin. IV30 6YQ Tel: 01343 547522/01343 540604 Email: stuart@sdharper.co.uk www.sdharper.co.uk

TAXIS & CAR SERVICES

VITAL VALETING 30 Pritchard Crescent, Beauly IV4 7EU Tel: 01463 782513 Email: darren@vitalvaleting.co.uk

TILERS

KEITH MILNE TILING LTD Find us on Facebook! 12 Birnie Place, Elgin Tel: 01343 556433

LOSSIE TILERS 19 Communuty Way, Lossiemouth. IV31 6RL Tel: 01343 815107/07837 815107 Email: info@lossietilers.co.uk THE TILE & FIREPLACE CENTRE 7 Lossie Wynd N, Elgin. IV30 1GU Tel: 01343 544167

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ECOWOODWORKS Rothills House, Duffus, Elgin. IV30 5QA Tel: 01340 83535/ 07887 386340 Email: rob@ ecowoodworks.co.uk

VATS

JOSEPH BROWN VATS OF DUFFTOWN 3 Balvenie Street Dufftown, Keith. AB55 4AS Tel: 01340 820265/07740 116922 Email: jbvatsdufftown2368@ gmail.com

WEB DEVELOPMENT

DEV21 Dev21 is a web design and development agency run by Kevin McKenzie, a freelance web designer and developer based on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. Pabay, Achachork, Portree, Isle of Skye. IV51 9HT Tel: 07748 792206 Email: kevin@dev21.uk www.fileanta.com

WHEELIE BIN CLEANERS CLEAN UR BINS Tel: 0800 6343021, 07768 980413 Email: info@cleanurbins.co.uk

ORAY WHEELIE BIN CLEANING SERVICES Covering the whole of Moray. Find us on Facebook! 3 Blackshaw Ct, Lhanbryde, Elgin. IV30 8HH Tel: 07795152705

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WINDOW CLEANING

FOSTER WINDOW CLEANING Commercial & domestic. Tel: 07899 013890 Email: zakfoster@hotmail.com

Triple filtered vacuum eliminates dust. Power Sweeping offers the very best cleaning.

MIKE SQUIRRELL WINDOW CLEANING Jasmine Cottage, Kintessack, Forres. IV36 2TG Tel: 01309 641604/ 07861667555 Email: mikesquirrell@aol.co

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WINDOWS, DOORS ETC

ALI PATERSON LTD Tel: 01343 842752/07974 447268 Email: ali-paterson@ hotmail.co.uk

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ERIC MACDONALD JOINERY MANUFACTURER Find us on Facebook! Unit J, Pinefield Business Centre, Elgin. IV30 6AN Tel: 01343 544915 MORAY UPVC WINDOW REPAIRS Repair and Servicing of UPVC windows and doors around Elgin and Moray. 4 Troves Steadings. IV30 8RD Tel: +44 7960 550448

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Schools

Schools Hythehill Pre-School Nursery

Hythehill Primary School, St Margaret's Crescent, Lossiemouth. IV31 6TL Tel: 01343 812014

Jack 'n' Jill Pre-School Centre

Kinder House, 22 Ward End Place, New Elgin, Elgin. IV30 6YP Tel: 01343 552005

Ladybird Developmental Playgroup

St Geraldine's Primary School, St Geraldine's Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6JX Stephanie Gibson. Headteacher Tel: 01343 814618 Email: theladybirdgroup@ btconnect.com www.theladybirdgroup.com

Lhanbryde Pre-School Playgroup

Lhanbryde Primary School, Garmouth Road, Lhanbryde. IV30 8PD Tel: 01343 842649

Liberty Kids

Reidhaven Street, Elgin. IV30 1QH Tel: 01343 731010

PRE-SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES Ark Childcare

Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin. IV30 8UW Tel: 01343 551664

Bishopmill Pre-School Centre

(Bishopmill Primary Grounds), Morriston Road, Elgin. IV30 4DY Tel: 07985 513183

Burghead Primary School Nursery

Grant Street, Burghead. IV30 5UQ Tel: 01343835529

Double Decker Playgroup (Partner Centre)

Duffus Hall, St Peter's Road, Duffus. IV30 5RR Tel: 07985 513183

Earthtime's Outdoor Nursery

Duffus Hall, St Peter's Road, Duffus. IV30 5RR Tel: 01343 541335

Lilliput Play N Learn Centre

16 Main Street, New Elgin, Elgin. IV30 6BH Tel: 01343 546006

Rainbow Castle Childcare

Moray Leisure Centre, Borough Briggs Road, Elgin. IV30 1AP Tel: 01343 550033

Seafield Primary School Nursery

Seafield Primary School, Deanshaugh Terrace, Bishopmill, Elgin. IV30 4ES Tel: 01343 547792

St Gerardine's Pre-School Nursery

St Geraldine's Primary School, St Geraldine's Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6JX Tel: 01343 812251

St Sylvester's Nursery

St Sylvester's Hall, Abbey Street, Elgin. IV30 1DA Tel: 01343 569228 www.stsylvestersnursery.uk

Stramash Outdoor Nursery

Spynie Village Hall, Spynie, Elgin. IV30 8XJ Tel: 01631 566080 www.stramash.org.uk

Torridon Pre-School Nursery

23a King Street, Lossiemouth. IV31 6PZ Tel: 01343 813342 Email: admin@ torridoneducatongroup.co.uk www.torridoneducationgroup.co.uk

VIP Childcare

Magic Roundabout Childcare Centre

Elgin Community Centre, Trinity Road, Elgin. IV30 1UE Tel: 01343 551627 Email: admin@ vipchildcare.co.uk www.vipchildcare.co.uk

East End Pre-School Nursery

Miltonduff Playgroup

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Funshine Pre School Centre

Moray Street, Elgin. IV30 1JJ Tel: 01343 576425

Hopeman Primary School Nursery

New Elgin Primary School, Bezack Street, New Elgin, Elgin. IV30 6DP Ellie Pirie, Headteacher Tel: 01343 547587

East Beach Nursery

Queens Lane, Lossiemouth. IV31 6DR Tel: 01343 810091

Institution Road, Elgin. IV30 1RP Gail McIntosh, Headteacher Tel: 01343 542381 Hive, Myreside Circle, Bishopmill, Elgin. IV30 4PR Tel: 01343 552067

School Rd, Hopeman. IV30 5TQ Tel: 01343830281

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Thornhill Road, Elgin. IV30 6GQ Tel: 01343 552803 Email: magicrchildcare@aol.com www.magicroundaboutchildcare centre.co.uk Miltonduff Village Hall, Miltonduff, Elgin. IV30 8TG Tel: 07738159805

Moray College

New Elgin Pre-School

Bishopmill Primary School

Morriston Road, Bishopmill, Elgin. IV30 4DY Madeline McCutcheon, Headteacher Tel: 01343 547841 Email: admin.bishopmillp@ moray-edunet.gov.uk

Burghead Primary School Grant Street, Burghead. IV30 5QU Mrs Lesley Maclennan, Headteacher Tel: 01343 835529

Schools East End Primary School

Institution Road, Elgin. IV30 1RP Gail McIntosh, Headteacher Tel: 01343 542381 Email: admin.elgineastp@ moray-edunet.gov.uk

Greenwards Primary School

Edgar Road, New Elgin, Elgin. IV30 6UQ Sarah Grant, Headteacher Tel: 01343 541661 Email: admin.greenwardsp@ moray-edunet.gov.uk

Hopeman Primary School

School Rd, Hopeman. IV30 5TQ Elaine Andrew, headteacher Tel: 01343830281 Email: admin.hopemanp@ moray-edunet.gov.uk www.hopeman.moray.sch.uk

Hythehill Primary School

St Margaret's Crescent, Lossiemouth. IV31 6RF Susanne Gilbert, Headtacher Tel: 01343 12014

Mosstowie Primary School

Mosstowie, Elgin. IV30 8TY Garry Forgie, Headteacher Tel: 01343 547119 Email: admin.mosstowiep@ moray-edunet.gov.uk

New Elgin Primary School

Bezack Street, New Elgin, Elgin. IV30 6DP Mrs Susan Dean, Acting Headteacher Tel: 01343 547587

Seafield Primary School

Deanshaugh Terrace, Bishopmill, Elgin. IV30 4ES Morven Snodgrass, Headteacher Tel: 01343 547792 Email: admin.seafieldp@ moray-edunet.gov.uk

St Gerardine's Primary School

St Gerardine's Road, Lossiemouth. IV31 6JX Stephanie Gibson. Headteacher Tel: 01343 812251

St Sylvester's RC Primary School

Abbey Street, Elgin. IV30 1DA Shiobhan Woolgar Tel: 01343 541453

West End Primary School

Mayne Road, Elgin. IV30 1PA Mr Stuart McQuaker Tel: 01343 543161 www.westend.moray.sch.uk

SECONDARY SCHOOLS Elgin Academy

Morriston Road, Elgin. IV30 4ND David Barnett, Headteacher Tel: 01343 543485 www.elginacademy.co.uk

Elgin High School

Edgar Road, Elgin, Elgin. IV30 6UD Mr Hugh McCulloch, Headteacher Tel: 01343 545181 Email: admin.elginhigh@ moray-edunet.gov.uk www.elginhigh.moray.sch.uk

Lossiemouth High School

Coulardbank Road, Lossiemouth IV31 6JU Linda Brown Tel: 01343 812047

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES Inverness College, UHI

1 Inverness Campus, Inverness. IV2 6NA Prof. Christopher Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Tel: 01463 273000

Moray College

Moray Street, Elgin IV30 1JJ Tel: 01343 576425

Skills Development Centre Elgin Careers Advice

232 High Street, Elgin. IV30 1BA Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9.15am 12.30pm; Wed: 10am - 5pm; Fri: 9am - 4.30pm Tel: 0300 0132 103

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Local Holidays Ascension Day Thurs 10th May 2018 Pentecost Sun 20th May 2018 Shavuot (J) Sun 20th May 2018 Whit Monday Mon 21st May 2018 Spring Bank Holiday Mon 28th May 2018 Mon 4th June 2018 Local Holiday ‡ Laylat al-Qadr (M) Sun 10th June 2018 Local Holiday § Mon 11th June 2018 Eid-al-Fitr (M) Fri 15th June 2018 Father’s Day Sun 17th June 2018 Longest Day Thurs 21st Jun 2018 Local Holiday § Mon 25th June 2018 Tisha B’Av (J) Sun 22nd Jul 2018 August Bank Holiday Mon 6th Aug 2018 Local Holiday ‡ Mon 13th Aug 2018 Eid-al-Adha (M) Wed 22nd Aug 2018 Raksha Bandhan (H) Sun 26th Aug 2018 Janmashtami (H) Sun 2nd Sept 2018 Local Holiday § Mon 3rd Sept 2018 Rosh Hashana (J) Mon 10th Sept 2018 Ganesh Chaturthi (H) Wed 12th Sept 2018 Muharram (M) Wed 12th Sept 2018 Local Holiday ‡ Mon 17th Sept 2018 Yom Kippur (J) Wed 19th Sept 2018 Local Holiday § Mon 15th Oct 2018 British Summertime Ends Sun 28th Oct 2018 Halloween Wed 31st Oct 2018 Bonfire Night Mon 5th Nov 2018 Remembrance Sunday Sun 11th Nov 2018 St Andrew’s Day Fri 30th Nov 2018 1st Sunday in Advent Sun 2nd Dec 2018

2nd Sunday in Advent Sun 9th Dec 2018 3rd Sunday in Advent Sun 16th Dec 2018 Shortest Day Fri 21st Dec 2018 Christmas Day Tues 25th Dec 2018 Boxing Day Wed 26th Dec 2018 Hogmanay Mon 31st Dec 2018 New Year’s Day Tues 1st Jan 2019 New Year’s Day (substitute) Wed 2nd Jan 2019 Epiphany Sun 6th Jan 2019 Burns Night Fri 25th Jan 2019 Valentine’s Day Thurs14th Feb 2019 Ash Wednesday Wed 14th Feb 2019 St David’s Day Fri 1st Mar 2019 Shrove Tuesday Tues 5th Mar 2019 Ash Wednesday Wed 6th Mar2018 St Patrick’s Day Sun 17th Mar 2019 British Summertime Starts Sun 31st Mar 2019 Mothering Sunday Sun 31st Mar 2019 April Fool’s Day Mon 1st Apr 2019 Mon 1st Apr 2019 Local Holiday ‡ Local Holiday § Mon 9th Apr 2019 Palm Sunday Sun 14th Apr 2019 Maundy Thursday Thurs 18th Apr 2019 Good Friday Fri 19th Apr 2019 Easter Sunday Sun 21st Apr 2019 Easter Monday Mon 22nd Apr 2019 St George’s Day Tues 23rd Apr 2019 § Elgin, Lhanbryde & Urquhart ‡ Hopeman, Burghead & Lossiemouth (H - Hindu, J - Jewish, M - Muslim)

Elgin Area School Holiday Dates for 2017/2018 (all dates inclusive) Occasional Day Lossie Fri 4th May 2018 & Milne’s, Fochabers May Day Holiday Mon 7th May 2018 In-Service Day Thurs 17th May 2018 In-Service Day Fri 18th May 2018 Summer Term Ends Fri 29th Jun 2018 Summer Holiday Starts Mon 2nd Jul 2018 for 2018/2019 (all dates inclusive) Summer Holiday Ends Fri 10th Aug 2018 In-Service Day Mon 13th Aug 2018 Autumn Term Starts Tues 14th Aug 2018 Autumn Term Ends Fri 5th Oct 2018 Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 8th Oct 2018

Autumn Holiday Ends Winter Term Starts In-Service Day In-Service Day Winter Term Ends Christmas Holiday Starts Christmas Holiday Ends Spring Term Starts Mid Term Holiday Mid Term Holiday Spring Term Ends Spring Holiday Starts Spring Holiday Ends Summer Term Starts Good Friday Holiday

Fri 19th Oct 2018 Mon 22nd Oct 2018 Mon 12th Nov 2018 Tues 13th Nov 2018 Fri 21st Dec 2018 Mon 24th Dec 2018 Fri 4th Jan 2019 Mon 7th Jan 2019 Fri 8th Feb 2019 Mon 11th Feb 2019 Fri 29th Mar 2019 Mon 1st Apr 2019 Fri 12th Apr 2019 Mon 15th Apr 2019 Fri 19th Apr 2019

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Community Councils Elgin Community Council

Chairperson: Mr Alistair Kennedy Secretary: Mr Gordon Methven Venue: The Moray Council Chambers, Council Offices, High Street, Elgin Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 2nd Tuesday Date/Time: 7pm Areas covered: Riverside Caravan Park • Elgin • New Elgin • Linkwood • Glassgreen • Dunkinty • Palmerscross • Bruceland • Sherriffmill Heldon Community Council

Chairperson: Mr Ogilvie Smith Secretary: Sue Richards Venue: Mosstowie Primary School Frequency: 6-weekly Time: 7:30pm

Areas covered: Alves • Clackmarras • Roseisle • Dallas • Duffus • Fogwatt • Miltonduff • Barnhill • Pittendreich • Pluscarden • Gordonstoun • Longmorn (excl. Gedloch) • Spynie (Quarrywood) • Kellas • Newton • Thomshill • Coltfield • Birnie (excl. Glenlatterach) Burghead & Cummingston Community Council

Chairperson: Mr Billy Davidson Secretary: Mr Les Taylor Venue: Harbourmasters Office Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 1st Thursday Date/Time: 7:30pm Area Covered: Burghead • Cummingston • St Aethans

Lossiemouth Community Council

Chairperson: Mr Mike Mulholland Secretary: Mrs Heather Sheils

Venue: Lossiemouth Community Centre Frequency: Monthly Meeting Dates: 3rd Tuesday

Time: 7pm Areas Covered: Lossiemouth, RAF Lossiemouth

For more information and to view minutes of meetings, visit the Community Councils section on the Moray Council website.

Useful Numbers Bus Station, Elgin .......................................01343 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................01343 550088 Dallas Village Hall .......................................01343 890243 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ............................03001 234565 Elgin Community Council............................01343 540615 Elgin Library ................................................01343 562600 Elgin Town Hall................01343 547767/543736 -To Book Lossie Library ..............................................01343 813334 Lossie Swimming Pool ................................01343 815299 Lossie Town Hall ............................01343 813327/815309 Moray Leisure Centre .................................01343 550033 National Rail Enquiries ................................03457 484950 Pluscarden Village Hall................................01343 890412 Police Station ................................................................101

DOCTORS ARI ..............................................................0345 456 6000 Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin .............................0345 456 6000 Elgin Community Surgery ............................0345 3379988 Linkwood Medical Centre ............................0345 3376350 Maryhill Health Centre..................................0345 3370610 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead ..01343 835780 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman ..01343 830269 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie........0345 3371190 NHS 24 ..........................................................................111

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DENTISTS Apex Dental Studio ......................................01343 556606 Glassgreen Dental Practice..........................01343 553131 Laich Dental Practice ..................................01343 816316 Smiles Dental ..............................................01343 541164 South Street Dental Practice ........................01343 542729 Trinity Dental Practice ..................................01343 542697 PHARMACIES Alliance Pharmacy ......................................01343 542186 Bishopmill Pharmacy....................01343 547374 / 547393 Boots The Chemist ......................................01343 543311 G.F Duthie Pharmacy, Burghead ................01343 835370 G.F Duthie Pharmacy, Hopeman ................01343 830249 Lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................01343 842531 Lloyds Pharmacy, 48 High St ......................01343 547065 Lloyds Pharmacy, 176 High St ....................01343 542571 Lloyds Pharmacy, Lossie ............................01343 812818 Lossiemouth Pharmacy ..............................01343 813095

VETS Miller and Swann ........................................01343 542255 Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ............................01343 815335 Wards Veterinary Centre..............................01343 544811

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Calendar May

3 Thursday - 7 Monday

Spirit of Speyside Festival An annual celebration of

Scotland’s national drink. A wide range of whisky- inspired events including distillery visits, tastings and the new music event, the Spirit of Speyside Sessions Tel: 07789 671635

www.spiritofspeyside.com

Bandstand Beer & Music Festival

Crescent Road, Nairn. Largest

independent beer festival in the

Highlands. 140+ different ales to choose from, live music and great food throughout.

www.braevalhotel.co.uk

11 Friday - 13 Sunday

Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend 10am - 5pm. Formerly the

Cairngorms Nature Festival.

Celebrates the National Park’s

widlfie and scenery. Events will

range from family friendly handson activities to unique nature

trips for the discerning nature lover. Tel: 01479 873535.

www.cairngorms.co.uk

19 Saturday

World Whisky Day 2018

Try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky to share with your friends. World Whisky day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly - it’s all about making whisky fun and enjoyable. www.worldwhiskyday.com

May cont.

20 Sunday

Gordon Castle

Highland Games and Country Fair from 10am Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ. Competitions, Highland Games Arena, Music, Song and Dance, Food Court and Fun for Children Tel: 01343 820244 www.gordoncastlehighland games.co.uk

26 Saturday

Highland and Moray Food and Drink Festival

10am - 4pm. Taste, sample and buy from the 50 plus delicious business who will be exhibiting throughout Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

June

2 Saturday Truckness

9am - 5pm. Bogbain Farm. nr Milton of Leys, Inverness. The Highlands own Truck Show Event to celebrate the fantastic work done by Trucker's throughout the Highlands to bring our goods home whilst raising cash for a most worthy local charity. M: 07426 399858 truckness2017@gmail.com

8 Friday - 10 Sunday

43rd TMSA Keith Festival

A great weekend of music, dance and song. Tel: Sandy McCombie on 01542 882638. Email keithfestival@gmail.com for more details.

15 Friday - 24 Sunday

Moray Walking Festival

Scotland’s Midsummer Walking Festival with walks, events and activities for all ages and abilities. www.morayway.org

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17 Saturday - 18 Sunday

Burgie International Horse Trials 9am - 5pm

Burgie House, by Forres. Tel: 01343 850128 secretary@burgie.org www.burgiehorsetrials.org

18 Sunday - 23 Saturday

The 123rd Amateur Golf Championship

Royal Aberdeen and Murcar Links. TBC. Tel 01224 702571 or 704354

21 Thursday - 24th Sunday European Tour Golf Challenge Tour@Spey Valley Golf Course

10am - 4pm. Aviemore. Details TBC Tel: 01479 815100

23 Saturday - 30 Saturday Maggie Fair

Garmouth. Historical annual event first held on 30th June 1587. Varous events throughout the week - ceilidh, talent show, with the actual Fair being held on 30th. Tel: 01343 870264

27 Wednesday - 28 Thursday XpoNorth

Eden Court, Inverness. A broad range of leading figures from across the national and international creative industries gather to deliver a diverse and inspiring programme looking at the key themes and trends affecting and shaping the current industry landscape.

30 Saturday

Piping Hot European Pipe Band Championships

Grant Park, Forres Over 100 pipe bands from all

June cont. over Europe will compete to become European Champions in their grade. Local producers will be showcasing their wares and a funfair will add to the entertainment. www.pipingatforres.com

30 Saturday - 1 July

Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy

9am - 5pm. Dance, music, crafts and the best regional food and drink all in the beautiful natural setting of Portsoy Harbour. Tel: 01261 842951 contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com

30 Saturday - 8 July Seafest Week

Station Park, East Esplanade, Lossiemouth, IV31 6NR. Arts, culture and heritage, exhibitions, festivals, food and drink, outdoor activities, sailing and marine. seafest2018@gmail.com

July

7 Saturday

Forres Highland Games

12.30pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres. Traditional Highland Games with massed pipe bands, tug o” war, heavy events, highland dancing, grass cycling, and a road race, etc. Tel: 01309 673289. michaelwscott@btinternet.com

Corrieyairack Challenge 2018

Scotland’s toughest Mountain Duathlon. Every £200 raised provides a respite care activity holiday at Badaguish for adults and children with multiple disabilities. www.corrieyairack.org

Calendar July cont

21 Saturday

Inverness Highland Games

11am - 6pm. Bught Park, Inverness. Traditional Highland Games plus the Forge Gym Strong Woman event and another attempt at the legendary Stonemason’s Stone. Tel: 01463 785006 invernesshighlandgames.com

Tomintoul Highland Games - The Friendly Games

11am - 5pm. One of Scotland's longest running Highland Games, showcasing traditional heavy and light events, highland dancing, piping competitions and lesser known entertainments like tilt the bucket and barrel tomintoulhighlandgames@ hotmail.co.uk

13 Friday - 15 Sunday

Lossiemouth Folk Festival Beach Bar, Commerce Street, Lossiemouth Laid back and relaxed festival held right on the beach, watch the sunset while listening to wonderful live music. Free Phone: 01343 813164 www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

15 Sunday – 21 Saturday Hopeman Gala

A week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk

27 Friday - 29 Sunday Speyfest

Fochabers. Now in its 23rd year, enjoy the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music. www.speyfest.com

27 Friday - 28 Saturday The Loch Ness Film Festival

A fun and friendly grassroots film festival that welcomes anyone

July cont visiting the iconic and stunning backdrop of Loch Ness. All screenings and events are free. info@lochnessfilmfestival.co.uk

28 Saturday

126th Dufftown Highland Games

11am - 5pm. Held on the last Saturday in July since 1892, full programme of all light and heavy events, afternoon teas and beer tent. dufftownhighlandgames.com

Nairn Show

10am, Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn. Livestock exhibitions, Craft Fair, Trade Stands, Show Jumping and much more. Phone: 07843 226605 secretary@nairnshow.org.uk www.nairnshow.org.uk

August 1 Wednesday - 2 Thursday Black Isle Show

8am - 7pm. Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, RossShire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

2 Thursday – 4 Saturday Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Belladrum Estate, Beauly. Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages. Phone: 07340 743019 claire@tartanheartfestival.co.uk www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

3 Friday – 4 Saturday

Highland Field Sports Fair

10am - 5.30pm. Moy, Invernessshire. Entertainment and activities for all the family with an emphasis on field sports. Phone: 01808 521466 www:moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk

August cont

4 saturday

Newtonmore Highland Games

10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore Phone: 01540 673348 knockmalloch@onetel.com. www.newtonmorehighland games.co.uk

Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games

11am - 5.30pm. High School Playing Fields, Aberlour. Highland dancing starts at 11am, all other events start 1pm Phone: 01340 810844 brian@ashg.scot www.aboutaberlour.co.uk/theaberlour-strathspey-highland-ga mes/

9 Thursday

Grantown Show

8am-5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HX. Agricultural show, trade stands, pageant and evening dance Phone: 01343 551113 grantownshow@btinternet.com

Ballater Highland Games

Monaltrie Park, Ballater, AB35 5RZ. Held every year since 1864, heavy events, hill race and pipe bands Phone 013397 56224 info@ballaterhighlandgames.com www.ballaterhighlandgames.com

11 Saturday

Abernethy Highland Games

10am - 5pm. Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3DA. Gates open at 8.30am with Highland Dancing competitions starting at 10am and at 10.30am the adults and kids events get going. The day ends at approximately 5pm. The Games also play host to the annual Clan Grant Gathering.

August cont

Strathpeffer Highland Gathering

10am to 5pm Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire. Phone 01997 433554 mac@albagames.co.uk www: strathpeffer highlandgathering.com

12 Sunday - 13 Monday Keith Country Show

9am - 6pm, Seafield Park, Keith Renowned for being one of Scotland’s best and friendliest shows, starts at 8am both days, closes 6pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday. Outside stands and inside stands in Craft, Lifestyle & Food Fayre Marquees Phone: 07816 316559 info@keithshow.org.uk www.keithshow.org.uk

18 Saturday

The Nairn Royal Brackla Highland Games

11.30am - 5pm. The Links, Marine Rd. Traditional Highland Games with many activities and entertainment, including Highland dancing, pipe contests, heavy events and track and field. www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk

25 Saturday

9th Speyside Way Race

The Speyside Way Race Ultra Marathon returned to the Scottish Ultra calendar in 2010. The original route finished at the coast village of Spey Bay, but the reincarniated event now continues on to the end of the Speyside Way in Buckie town centre, making it a 36.5 mile ultra event. Registration takes place in Buckie Community High School, which is near the finish. Starts in Ballindalloch at 9am - a bus will leave Buckie at 7.45am. kiminto@tiscali.co.uk

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24 Friday - 26 Sunday

‘Thunder in the Glens’ Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rally

Aviemore. Currently the largest Harley-Davidson rally in the United Kingdom[6] and Europe. Running over the last weekend of August every year, the event consists of Harley-Davidson displays, rallies and live music. Saturday Mass ride out to Grantown on Spey starts at 12pm .Sunday 2pm to 4pm charity rides on the back of a Harley-Davidson in Rally Village. titg@dunedinhog.com www.dunedinhog.com

25 Saturday - 26 Sunday

Inverness and Loch Ness Comic Con

Inverness Ice Centre, Bught Park, Inverness. Comic convention celebrating comics, Tv & film and bringing celebrities, artists, cosplayers and a market full of amazing wares

Inverness & District Model Railway Club Annual Exhibition

10am - 5pm (Sat) & 10am - 4pm (Sun). Jurys Inn, Milburn Road, Inverness. Model Railway layouts, Trade stands, secondhand stand. Free parking, Wheelchair access, Refreshments available in hotel.

September 1 Saturday

Carve Carrbridge

On the village sports field. Top chainsaw carvers both from the UK and around the world, including entries from the USA and Europe will compete for the magnificent Claymore trophy

September cont

and prize money. A day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink. Phone: 01479 841300 M: 07811 223917 info@carvecarrbridge.com www.carvecarrbridge.com

south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, and into the centre of Inverness, capital city of the Highlands. Phone: 0844 875 1411 www.lochnessmarathon.com

Braemar Highland Gathering

9.30am - 5pm. Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar. Traditional Highland gathering and sports events, attended by members of the Royal Family. Tel: 01339 741098 bookings@braemargathering.org www.braemargathering.org/

11 Tuesday – 16 Sunday

Nairn Book and Arts Festival

The festival offers literary talks, musical performance, drama and art exhibitions to the Highlands of Scotland. enquiries@nairnfestival.co.uk www.nairnfestival.co.uk

15 Saturday

Cairngom Adventure Triathlon 2018

An exciting and challenging event in the outstanding and unique environment of the Cairngorms National Park – a special habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Teams of 2 raise money for local young talented athletes. Entries open on 2nd May. info@cairngormadventure triathlon.org

23 Sunday

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running

10am. The route begins in an atmospheric location and continues through breathtaking scenery, taking you along the

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27 Thursday - 1 October

Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival

The festival is located in Dufftown, a picturesque village that’s nestled in the heart of Speyside. Throughout the Festival several distillieries that are not normally open to the public invite whisky enthusiasts to tour their facilities and sample their products. www.spiritofspeyside.com

October 4 Thursday - 7 Sunday NessBookFest

Inverness Book Festival. Various events in the Central Library, the Town Hall, local schools & Waterstones. Most events ticketed but free of charge to attend.

6 Saturday

25th Annual Golden Spurtle™ World Porridge Making Championship

Takes place in the Scottish Highland village of Carrbridge in Cairngorms National Park. The event draws competitors from around the globe to compete for the coveted Golden Spurtle trophy and title of “World Porridge Making Champion”. It also celebrates the diversity of porridge through a speciality section. goldenspurtle@carrbridge.com www.goldenspurtle.com

October cont

14 Sunday

Aviemore Half Marathon & 10K for all 10am. Starts at Badaguish Outdoor Centre and finishes at Strathspey Hotel, Macdonald Aviemore Resort. T: 01479 861285 E: info@badaguish.org half-marathon

18 Thursday - 20 Saturday Inverness Street Festival For the School Holidays

19 Friday - 21 Sunday Loch Ness Knit Fest Invernes

20 Saturday

The Dramathon

12am. A marathon distance race along the Speyside Way from Glenfarclas distillery to Glenfiddich distillery. Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown. www.thedramathon.com

November Early Nov

Bonfires & Fireworks

Cooper Park, Elgin and Grant Park, Forres, etc. Check local press for details.

December

Christmas Eve

Torch light procession

through the streets of Aviemore complete with Santa and his reindeers.

26 Saturday

Burghead Boxing Day Swim Burghead Harbour

Calendar December cont

This event has been running for years and has raised vast amounts for a variety of charities.

Phone: 01343 835457

helen.main@btinternet.com www.burgheadboxingday

swim.co.uk

The Nairn Road Runners Turkey Trot

11am. Held every Boxing Day,

and this year it starts and

finishes at the Maggot Sports

Ground in Nairn. It is a great way

to burn off all those extra

calories from Christmas Day.

Registration and refreshments

will be Nairn Dunbar Golf Club.

This is a predicted time run and no timekeeping devices to be

used. Prizes will be awarded for

the best fancy dress runner.

www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk

January 2019 TBC

36th Aviemore Dog Sled Race

Two day timed trials organized

January cont

streets of the town. Pieces of

charred wood are handed out

by the Clavie King and his crew,

who are all men from Burghead itself. The Burning of the Clavie is a local, ancient 1,600-year

custom well worth seeing. www.burghead.com

February TBC

Inverness Music Festival

Competitive music festival open

to all ages and abilities. For info call 01463 716616 or email

office@invernessmusicfestival.org

March TBC

Groove Cairngorm

snowsports festival. Experience

celebrities and professional

the cairngorm mountain resort

keen amateurs. The race starts

Aviemore. The UK’s only

snowsports during the day at along with a host of DJ’s and live acts.

E: @groovecairngorm Tel: 01463 718555

www.groovecairngorm.com

2 Thursday - 6 Monday

A popular race that attracts

runners, as well as thousands of on Bught Road and continues

A feast of local food, celebrity chefs, short films,

documentaries and features to

make you laugh, make you think

and make you hungry!

forest trails around the beautiful

16 Saturday

info@invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk

April Aviemore Adventure Festival

An annual festival celebrating: Adventure, Outdoor Sports &

Expeditions with a programme of

this spetacular Scottish event,

guest lectures from world leading

of Inverness Fiddlers. Empire

sportspeople.

Burghead 6pm.

Every Jan crowds of people

come to Burghead to celebrate the beginning of the New Year.

The Clavie is a handmade barrel filled with timber and tar. It is set

alight and paraded through the

celebrating the 40th anniversary Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness.

For info call 01463 234234 or

www.eden-court.co.uk.

www.nts.org.uk

Gordonstoun Junior Highland Games

11am - 5pm. Junior Sports

Grounds, Gordonstoun, Elgin.

Teams of children from all over the North East of Scotland taking part in traditional Highland Games.

All money raised goes to chosen

charities, which are different every year.

juniorhighlandgames,co.uk

May TBC

Spirit of Speyside Festival An annual celebration of

Scotland’s national drink.

A wide range of whisky- inspired

TBC

11 Friday

Burning of the Clavie

these magnificent flowers in

bloom. Entry: £3 per head

Race Director on 0844 875 1411

www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk.

Over 100 musicians on stage for

Guided walks allow you to see

parallel to the RIver Ness. For

Inverness Annual Fiddlers’ Rally

the Cairngorm mountains.

April cont

info call Malcolm Sutherland,

Food on Film Festival, Kingussie

www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

Loch Morlich, in the shadow of

25 Saturday - 8 March

Inverness Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run

by the Siberian Husky Club of

Great Britain. The race is run on

February cont

outdoor activities, taster sessions, in-store gear testing events,

workshops, film screenings and

adventurers and outdoor

www.aviemoreadventure.org

Daffodil Walks @ Brodie Castle

events including distillery visits, tastings

and the new music event, the

Spirit of Speyside Sessions

Tel: 07789 671635

www.spiritofspeyside.com

Bandstand Beer & Music Festival

Crescent Road, Nairn. Largest

independent beer festival in the Highlands. 140+ different ales

to choose from, live music and great food throughout.

www.braevalhotel.co.uk

10.30am - 4pm

The Annual Elgin and District Area Guide 2018

Calendar May cont

Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend

Formerly the Cairngorms Nature Festival. Celebrates the National Park’s widlfie and scenery.

Events will range from family

friendly hands-on activities to unique nature trips for the

discerning nature lover. Tel: 01479 873535.

www.cairngorms.co.uk

World Whisky Day 2019

Try a dram and celebrate the

water of life. Events are taking

place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening

near you why not host your own

World Whisky day event? All you

need is a bottle of whisky to

share with your friends. World

Whisky day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and

encourages everyone to enjoy

whisky responsibly - it’s all about

making whisky fun and enjoyable.

www.worldwhiskyday.com

Gordon Castle

Highland Games and Country

Fair. Gordon Castle, Fochabers.

Competitions, Highland Games

Arena, Music, Song and Dance,

Food Court and Fun for Children

Tel: 01343 820244

www.gordoncastlehighland

games.co.uk

Highland and Moray Food and Drink Festival

Taste, sample and buy from the

50 plus delicious business who will be exhibiting throughout

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness.

The Annual Elgin and District Area Guide 2018

A TRULY AMAZING GREAT DAY OUT Full of fun for all the family Historic castle in stunning grounds Playful Garden - our brand new family fun attraction Victorian kitchen tearoom for lunches and home baking Gift Shop - local crafts and jewellery Amazing art collection National DaďŹ&#x20AC;odil Collection Landscaped gardens Events Walks and trails Wedding venue

Become a member of NTS and visit for free FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

brodiecastle@nts.org.uk Tel: 01309 641371

nts.org.uk The National Trust for Scotland is a Scottish charity, SC007410