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Contents page Things to see and do 5 Tons of suggestions for when you are at a loose end page Places to eat 22 A veritable plethora of choice! page Clubs and societies 26 Join up and get connected with your community page Medical and health information 32 For all your emergency care page Churches 33 For a spiritual uplift page Trades list 34 When you just can’t find the tradesmen - look here page Local holidays 42 Dates to put in the diary page Schools information 43 All the schools in the area page Community Councils 43 When you need to know who to contact page Useful Numbers 43 Many of the numbers you use regularly page What’s On 44 The whole year in print - a useful guide

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Things to see and do

Things to see and 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 it can be found almost anywhere along the Moray Firth coast and, 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 Angling Centre in Elgin, Forres Tackle Shop and Pat Fraser in Nairn are good places to start for all your fishing needs.

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

Football Elgin City F.C. Part-time senior professional football club based in Elgin, Moray. They currently compete in the Scottish Professional

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.

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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 you’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 Huntly’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 include Moray RFC & Moray Titans RLFC, Buckie Scorpians and Lossiemouth RFC.

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Things to see and do 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. Within Elgin, there are three courts in Cooper Park.

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 Minister’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 Forrest. 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 cliff-

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hilltop position overlooking Elgin, the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside.

top section, coves and seastacks, 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.

Alternatively, if you have the time and energy you can reverse your walk back to the start.

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

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.

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The Whisky Line Keith & & Dufftown Dufftown Railway Railway Keith

Open every weekend, Easter to September, Plus Fridays in June, July & August.

A full programme of special & evening events throughout the season - see website for details.

Group bookings & charters welcome by prior arrangement.

Disabled access and facilities at all stations.

www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk Phone: 01343 870429

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The Woolmill, Knockando, AB38 7RP

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Things to see and do 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 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 in the activities provided and have a passion for the outdoors.

Activites include canoeing, kayaking, boogie board surfing, burn scrambling, gorge walking and much, much more!

6 Seafield Square, Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7AZ T: 03338 000848 / 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

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surfers and canoeists.

There is a small concrete slipway just off the carpark at the Beechgrove pocket garden.

Outfit Moray is 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 Wild Things! is 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 Email: enquiries@wild-things.org.uk

BEACHES Ardersier Beach, Inverness Due to its gentle shelving nature, Ardersier Bay is popular with kayakers, kite

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 plenty of waves for leaping over. If you want to get away from the crowds you may have to way 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.

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THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS

Nairn Museum

April 1st – 12th May

Nairn’s Commonwealth Treasure Trove, in conjunction with Rosebank Primary School May 16th/17th

Festival of Museums – James Augustus Grant, explorer, with storyteller Bob Pegg May 16th –June 30th

James Augustus Grant and the search for the source of the Nile July 1st – August 28th

Centenary of Nairn County Football Club September 1st – October 20th

Nairn’s benefactors

Family history research available.

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Things to see and do 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 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 wide life. There is ample parking near the beach huts, a children’s play park and room for ice cream vans to sell their wares. The 40th, week long, Hopeman Gala takes place this year, 19th - 26th July.

Nairn Beach Nairn Central beach is a sandy accessible beach fringed by dunes. Beautiful views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isles. The coastline is home to a resident school 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.

Throughout 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

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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 Email: uhall@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 / 07769 882582.

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.

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The Nairn Book and Arts Festival (2-7 September ) is one of the town’s most eagerly-awaited annual events, offering six busy days with events for all ages; a packed programme of readings by wellknown authors, live music from traditional music to jazz, comedy, poetry readings, talks on everything from cookery to gardening, traditional and contemporary art exhibitions, art and music workshops and a food fair. Festival events take place at Nairn’s Community and Arts Centre and the beautiful Little Theatre; exhibitions are also held at the Court House and the Seamen’s Victoria Hall. See the full programme and book online at www.nairnfestival.co.uk or call 01667 453476 to book. Tickets available from 3 June.

2nd–7th September 2014 If you love books, music, art and drama, it’s unmissable!

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Moray Leisure Centre The park offers a scenic woodland walk around around Millbuies Loch. The loch was created by damming several streams to provide angling facilities.

The paths are hard aggregate which makes for an easy two 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. Hours can be spent trying to spot badgers, red squirrels, rabbits and if you’re really lucky pine martins. Visitors 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 adventure for every member of the family.

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

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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 :08448 471356 Parkdean: 08443 353450 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 11:30am-4pm 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 600 323

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 541 292 / 07784 232904 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 it 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. Black Isle Wildlife & Country Park The Park consists of 50 Acres which is home to a wide range of animals.

Such as Ducks, Emu, Lemur, Zebra and everyones favourite the Meerkat. This is just a small selection of the animals that can be viewed at the park.

The Croft, Drumsmittal, North Kessock, IV1 3XF T: 01463 731656 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

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Things to see and do 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.

We open 1st May to 6th October 2013.

Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD T: 01667 404401 e: info@cawdorcastle.com

interactive exhibition and much more.

Culloden Moor, Inverness, IV2 5EU T: 0844 4932159

Duffus Castle Located just north of Elgin, Duffus Catsle 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.

Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness

Elgin Cathedral & The Biblical Gardens

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

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 is now 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

Craigellachie Bridge A cast iron arch bridge located at Craigellachie, near to 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 (151 ft) 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.

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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.

Institution Rd, Elgin, IV30 1RP T: 01343 569011 • Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri: 10am - 5pm.

• Tues: 10am - 8pm • Sat: 10am - 12noon 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 T: 01309 690659 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. Opens Easter weekend and closes

end of September. Mon: closed, Tues-Fri: 11am4pm, Sat-Sun: 2pm-4pm High Street, Fochabers,IV32 7DU 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.

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Drop in to

The Trading Post 55 High Street, Nairn

The Trading Post is hosted by the award-winning local charity, the Highland Facilitator Team. It uniquely: O Enables younger apprentices and others with autism and learning difficulties to learn ‘hands-on’ about environmental and design issues and by experiencing the cycle of growing and making things, O Enables community groups from Ardersier through Nairn to Forres and Lossiemouth, to exchange fund-raising ideas and share difficulties in finding officers and space, and O Promotes a changing selection of locally-made produce, with occasional sale of recycled and other goods.

Building an environment for apprentices by linking Education, Business and the Environment www.highlandft.org.uk

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As a trading awareness forum, the Trading Post enables residents to share answers to common questions such as: O How may worthwhile paid apprenticeships progress to securing paid work of commercial value to the Highland economy?

O How will Highland forge links between its small-scale producers and events?

O How may large-scale purchasers practically enable local producers?

A local economy with greater commercial activity can easily supply the answers to the questions above. So congratulations to www.spotlighton.co.uk and www.visitnairn.com in this online, digital age. Both effectively promote a wide range of local products and services in the commercial directories they build, which currently also form booklets, either freely-available from community points for visitors or freely-distributed to residents.

Option for e-mailing responses: enquiry@scotsectorlink.org.uk

Things to see and do 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, Scotland. 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 10:00 - 16:00.

This is free and worth visiting.

T: 01667 493258 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 cemetery and surrounded by the local RAF Airbase. To find the Abbey just follow the signs to RAF Kinloss from the A96 the Inverness to Aberdeen trunk road.

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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 it's peak of activity over 60 men

and boys worked the mine 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 an attractive short walk from the Well of the Lecht car park.

Ballindalloch, AB37 9ES T: 01479 870070 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 Millbuies Loch was created by the damming of streams to provide angling facilities on the Loch.

Many improvements were made to the estate over the years, and now Millbuies offers a variety of family orientated activities. There is a car park and grass area for play with picnic tables and barbecue points.

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Things to see and do The featured path around the loch is hard aggregate with various other paths leading off to scenic views.

A large variety of rhododendrons and trees have been planted and this attracts wildlife, from red squirrels feeding at the station to roe deer, badger, rabbit and if you are quiet and lucky, pine martin. On the loch there is mallard, tufted duck, moorhen and swan. In the loch, which is stocked with rainbow trout, you can hire a boat for flyfishing. This is an excellent outdoor environment to be enjoyed by the whole family.

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 Building. It is in the Gothic style of architecture and stands forty feet high.

The Cross is a miniature version of the 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.

T: 01340 820538 / 820380

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 May - Sept, 2pm 4pm, Tues - Sun Pluscarden Abbey Pluscarden Abbey is the home of a community of Catholic Benedictine monks. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose.

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Situated six miles southwest 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 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 haveing 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 built in 1904 and took 19 months to build. It is a fine example of gothic architecture abd 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

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Things to see and do The Thomson Monument, Forres Erected in 1857 on the sire, 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.

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.

Sadly, 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.

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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 House is a cosy and friendly pub serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner until 9pm. It is also available for backpackers to lodge in.

Thunderton Place, Elgin, IV30 1BG T: 01343 554920 Tomintoul Museum The highest museum in the Highlands.

April, May, June, Sept & Oct Mon-Sat: 10am- 5pm July and Aug Mon-Sat: 10am- 5pm Sun: 1pm- 5pm

Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7DU T: 01249 449500 Urquhart Castle, Inverness One of the largest castles in Scotland, Urquhart 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 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 three barrels in which three witches were rolled down Cluny Hill and burned.

The Witches’ Stone, Victoria Road, Forres - in front of the police station.

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The Square, Tomintoul.

During Visitor Season: T: 01807 580285 During winter months: T: 01309 673701

MOUNTAINS AND HILLS

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.

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

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Things to see and do Glenlivet, Ben Rinnes and Speyside. Moorland and farm tracks complete the circuit.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

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

Elgin Museum Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest independent museum, admission is free 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 • Opens April to October.

• Mon - Fri: 10am-5pm • Sat: 11am-4pm • Sunday: closed November to March 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, Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Jul - Aug Mon -Sat 10am - 5pm.

Sun 1pm- 4pm Nov - Mar Tues- Sat 10am - 2pm Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH T: 01309 673701 Grantown Museum Grantown Museum tells the story of the town’s

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beginnings and is a source of great pride to the people of Grantown.

Burnfield House, Burnfield Ave, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HH. T: 01479 872478 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) 1st Apr - 30th Sept 9.30am - 5.30pm Winter (7 days) 1st Oct - 31st Mar 10am 4pm 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.

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.

Open May - Sept, Mon Sat: 10am - 4:45pm Pitgaveny Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6TW T: 01343 813772 Moray Art Centre A non-profit centre for the arts running an annual local and international programme of exhibitions, events, classes and art residencies.

The Park, Findhorn, IV36 3TA T: 01309 692426

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

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Things to see and do 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 Sq, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET, T: 01807 580285 Still Life Picture Framer & Gallery 126 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9NX T:01340 871457

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

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. 01667 453 476 Baxters, Fochabers Baxters offers a wide range of food products, speciality foods, clothing, cookware and gifts. There is also a restaurant serving meals.

Mosstodloch, Fochabers IV32 7LD T: 01343 820393

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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.

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

Brodie Countryfare Situated in a tranquil part of the north-east of Scotland, 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: 0844 493 2156

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 611378

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 thisis another pleasant area of parkland where you can enjoy a stroll and a picnic.

Findhorn Bay Bird Hide The bird hide which is signposted from the Kinloss to Findhorn road offers shelter and open views across Findhorn Bay. The Bay is now a nature reserve where many species can be observed including Ospreys, Curlews and Oystercatchers.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Tomnavoulin Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park.

Glenlivet Wildlife, Easter Corrie, Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB T: 01807 590241

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.

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Things to see and do 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 on 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, IV32 7PJ T: 01343 820339 Visitors Centre open 10.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week, April to October

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 The picturesque distillery of Dallas Dhu was built in 1898 to produce malt whisky for Glasgow firm Wright and Greig’s popular ‘Roderick Dhu’ blend.

IV36 2RR T: 01309 676548

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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 820507 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 based 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 Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindaloch Glenfarclas is renowned for producing Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky in the traditional Speyside style, with a heavy Sherry influence.

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Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown On the Malt Whisky Trail.

Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty.

Our guides are a wealth of knowledge,so please let us know if you'd like your 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, AB37 9DB 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, AB38 9RX 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

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Places to eat PUBS & HOTELS Aberlour Hotel 87 High Street Aberlour AB38 9QB 01340 871287 The Albert Inn 2 Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 454474 The Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant 2 Academy Street, Nairn, IV12 4RJ Tel: 01667 453551 Boath House Restaurant Auldearn, Nairn, IV12 5TE Tel: 01667 454896 Bandstand Sea View Restaurant at Braeval Hotel Cresent Road, Nairn, IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 452341 Brackla Hotel Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 452198 The Caledonian 46A High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 455526

Ramnee Hotel Victoria Road, Forres, IV36 3BN Tel: 01309 672410 The Sunny Brae Hotel and Restaurant Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 452309 Uncle Bob's Bar 1 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 453064 VIctoria Hotel 57 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 452161 The Windsor Hotel 16 Albert Street, Nairn, IV12 4HP Tel: 01667 456010

CAFES, COFFEE SHOPS & TAKEAWAYS Anatolia 53 High St, Nairn, IV12 4AG Tel: 01667 459483

Cawdor Tavern Cawdor, Nairn, IV12 5XP Tel: 01667 404777

Ashers Bakery & Cafe 40 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 453062

The Claymore House Hotel Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4EY Tel: 01667 453731

Basil Harbour Cafe 134 Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4PH Tel: 01667 454774

The Clubhouse 45 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4EY Tel: 01667 453321

Brodie Countryfare Ltd Forres, IV36 2TD Tel: 01309 641555

The Golf View Hotel The Seafront, 63 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HD Tel: 01667 452301

Broadley Garden Centre Coffee Shop Cawdor Road, Nairn, IV12 5QU Tel: 01667 452955

Jacko’s Bar & Diner 44 Harbour Street, Nairn, IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 455422 The Newton Hotel Inverness Road, Nairn, IV12 4RX Tel: 0843 1787133

Cafe Nairn 117 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 456 456 The Coffee Station Platform One, Nairn Railway Station, IV12 4QS Tel: 01667 454773

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Costa Coffee Nairn Road, Forres, IV36 2EY Tel: 01309 674710 Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop 69 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 455534 Dragon Pearl 72 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 454158 First Pizza Direct King St, Nairn IV12 4BQ Tel: 01667 456268 Friar Tucks 30 Harbour St, Nairn, IV12 4NU Tel: 01667 455759 Havelock House and Henry’s Coffee Shop & Bistro Crescent Road, Nairn, IV12 4NB Tel: 01667 455500 Kist 10 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BJ Tel: 01667 459412 Lilly’s Tea Room 8 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AA Tel: 01667 456610 Links Tearoom Marine Road, Nairn, IV12 4EA Tel: 01667 455131 The Olive Tree Cafe at Logie Steading Logie Steading, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QN Tel: 01309 611733 Mosh’s 91 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 459994 Mr Tan, Chinese Takeaway 76 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 453884

Thai Cottage 77a High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 454633 Village Green Estate Office Road, Nairn, IV12 5RB Tel: 01667 404455 The Whyte House 42 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AU Tel: 01667 451661

RESTAURANTS Al-Raj Restaurant 25-27 Harbour Street, Nairn, 1V12 4NX Tel: 01667 455370 The Classroom Bistro 1 Cawdor St, Nairn, IV12 4QD Tel: 01667 455999 The Dining Room at The Nairn Golf Club Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HB Tel: 01667 453208 Duffus Inn 1 Hopeman Road Duffus IV30 5RR 01343 835222 The Links Brasserie 63 Seabank Road, Nairn, IV12 4HD Tel: 01667 452301 The Nairn Tandoori Restaurant 61 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4BW Tel: 01667 456293 The Royal Bengal 89 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4DB Tel: 01667 454442 Simply Red Leys Road Forres IV36 1NW 01309 676737

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Clubs and Societies 1068 AIR CADETS Tues & Thurs, 7:15pm - 9:30pm, 2 Firth Street, Nairn. Activities ranging from flying to RAF Station visits. Ages 13 - 20. For details contact Fl. Lt. Andy Hartnell on 01667 453232 or email 1068@aircadets.org AJG FORRES AND NAIRN WELFARE FOOTBALL LEAGUE April - September games played in Nairn, Forres, Kinloss and Elgin. Match details available in local press and via the website www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/ forresnairnwfa/Home or via email at forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups in Highland area. Call 020 7403 0888 for a local contact number for your area or visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk

CAWDOR CURLING CLUB Call 404291 or 07831 760049 or email dave_rob@hotmail.com CAWDOR HERITAGE GROUP 3rd Wed every month excl Aug, Sept, Dec & Jan, 7.30pm.

Family and local history archive facility within Nairn Museum.

Cawdor Community Centre.

Contact 493218 for details CAWDOR SWRI Last Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm, Sept - April, Community Room at Cawdor Community Centre, (not December when we go out for our Christmas Meal). Call Brenda on 493361 or email gbshone@btinternet.com CHILDREN’S HIGHLAND DANCE Wednesdays at Nairn British Legion Hall. Preschool 3:30pm 4:30pm and Beginners 4:30pm 5:30pm. Call Elizabeth Fraser on 01463 729477 CROSSROADS Provide and develop a high quality, cost effective, domiciliary respite care service for carers within Nairn & Distict.

Contact 455369

BEFRIENDERS HIGHLAND Voluntary organisation, coordinating friendships between volunteers and people who have mental health problems and feel lonely or isolated. Contact Heather Forbes 451444 or email nairn@befriendershighland.org.uk www.befriendershighland.org.uk BOYS BRIGADE Contact 452950 CAKE WALK & STORY GROUP Regular walks for all ages. For more details call Guy on 07724 992790 / www.guyandjocelyn.org CAWDOR BOWLING CLUB Provides a six rink green where club and open competitions are played. Spoon competition Friday’s 7pm. Coaching for learners on a Tuesday evening.

Contact 453698

CVS NAIRN Umbrella group for voluntary organisations in Nairn. Provides advice & information regarding funding and establishing new groups. Contact 455234 or email ed@cvsnairn.org.uk FAMILY FIRST (BADENOCH, STRATHSPEY & NAIRN) Support service via home based volunteer support and or group support for families with a child under 4.

Contact Lynne 452865 FÈIS INBHIR NARAINN Reg. Charity No. SC038460.

Weekly traditional music classes in guitar, fiddle, whistle, chanter, accordion, keyboard & bodhran.

Any ability from age 8.

Instrument hire available. Tel: 462681 or visit www.spanglefish.com/inbhirnarainn

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FORRES & NAIRN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mondays 8pm - 10pm in Forres Town Hall & Thursdays 7:30pm 9:30pm in Nairn from Sept - Mar. Dancers of all abilities welcome at these RSCDS classes. For details see www.rscdsforres.org or phone 07906 306160

FREE SOCIAL GROUP Last Thursday every month 7pm Muckle Cross, Elgin. For over 21s in Moray Walking group, weekends away, attending music, theatre & cinema events.

New members always welcome.

LEARN GAELIC IN NAIRN Weekly classes during school terms. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am. Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Beginners to Intermediate. Contact Lorraine McBeath on 01667 451291 for further information.

GEDDES W.R.I. Call Mrs Evelyn Cumming 404237.

GIRLGUIDING NAIRN Contact District Commissioner Jane Burns tel: 07962 190557 nairnshiregirlguiding@gmail.com

inspire, that entertain and inform. Monthly film nights at The Little Theatre in Nairn. For more information go to: www.highlandspiritualcinema.ne t or telephone 01463 237452.

HIGHLAND QUILTERS 3rd Tuesday of the month, SeptJune (December meeting 2nd Tuesday). Meet in Smithton Free Church Hall at 7:30pm. New members and visitors welcome.

Visit www.highlandquilters.com HIGHLAND RUSSIA CONNECTION Russian language lessons, art and craft workshops, Russian dancing, educational talks, displays and exhibitions. Call Elena Reid 456245 or e-mail elena.k.reid@homecall.co.uk www.highlandrussia.org.uk INVERNESS ADVANCED MOTORISTS 5 Tuesdays from 22nd April, 7:30pm, Holiday Inn Express, Inverness. Improve your driving with the Inverness branch of the IAM - lectures and practical tuition to bring you up to the IAM test standard. For details email info@inverness-iam.org LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF NAIRN HOSPITAL Our charity raises funds to provide extra comforts for staff and patients at Nairn Town County Hospital and also provide equipment for the hospital. Contact 452243

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND New branch volunteers needed at Nairn & Moray Branch. Call 0845 372 7406 for details.

HARMONY MUSIC THERAPY SCOTLAND Individual and Group Music Therapy sessions to encourage, enable and empower all ages and abilities through interactive music experiences. Will travel to private homes, facilities and schools. Call Kristen Macleod on 07770427396.

HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CINEMA A small, independent film group screening films that uplift and

MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Ramnee Hotel, Forres. Friendship through flowers. Demonstration exhibits raffled. New members welcome.

Further details contact Chrissie on 01309 673431 or Jean on 01309 673552

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Clubs and Societies MORAY & NAIRN PONY CLUB Contact 01309 641483 or email willandjudith@btopenworld.com www.pcuk.org MUSIC NAIRN Charitable organisation to promote about seasonal events.

Classical and chamber music of the highest quality chamber opera, poetry. Contact Nairn Community Centre 453476

NAIRN BAPTIST CHURCH KRAFT CLUB Meets alternate Thursdays form 2-4pm at Blossoms Cafe on the Brae.

Contact number 01667 453289 NAIRN BOWLING CLUB Monday & Wednesday 2pm, Friday 7pm, April-Sept, Juniors Sunday.

Contact Mary Pellow 455515.

New members welcome NAIRN CARDIACTIVE GROUP Mondays, 7pm - 8pm, Nairn Community Centre.

Physiotherapist led exercise group. Intended mainly to help people recovering from heart & stroke problems, but all welcome.

Call 01667 456397.

NAIRN & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION New beekeepers or visitors welcome at our monthly meetings. Call 454887 or email jandjburns@hotmail.com NAIRN & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB 1st Thursday, Mar - Dec, 7:30pm at Nairn Community & Arts Centre. Varied programme of talks & visits, Show in August.

Visit www.spanglefish.com/ nairnanddistrictgardeningclub or email nairndgc@yahoo.co.uk NAIRN & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Aiming to keep Traditional Scottish Music alive & entertain the many visitors during the summer months at Highland Games, Galas & Street Performances etc. Call 454645

NAIRN EQUESTRIAN FUN CLUB Contact 01309 641474 NAIRN GAELIC CHOIR Gaelic and other choral music, promoting the Gaelic language.

Contact 452584 or email christinagillies@hotmail.co.uk NAIRN HIGHLAND GAMES COMMITTEE Contact 452422 or email info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk NAIRN HYDROTHERAPY POOL Monday - Saturday from 9.30am. For general health and well-being. Helps all ages & many mobility problems.

Contact 455351

NAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Sam Morrison 453476

NAIRN LADIES CURLING CLUB Friendly club offering good fun social curling. New members welcome. Contact 404256

NAIRN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Call 01667 459337 or email nairncommunitytransport@goog lemail.com

NAIRN LACE GROUP Self-help lace group meets Thursdays from 7.00 - 9.30 pm in Nairn Community Centre, Contact number 01667 453521

NAIRN COUNTY CRICKET CLUB Friendly & eager to involve all ages in cricket. Games on Saturdays. Practice night Tuesday at Nairn Links

NAIRN ANGLING ASSOCIATION Contact 459250 or email nairnangling@tiscali.co.uk

NAIRN DOMINO LEAGUE Contact 452496

NAIRN MUSEUM Local history museum with 6 rooms of archives & memorabilia. Changing photo exhibitions. Children's Area.

Disabled Access. Mon - Friday 10am - 4.30pm & Sat 10am 1pm, Easter to Oct. Call 456791

NAIRN ARTS SOCIETY We meet in the Laing Hall, Fishertown. Regular exhibitions, demonstrations & sales of art works. Groups meet daily at various times. for Information call Frances Hendry (secretary) on 01667 454653 or visit www.nairnarts.co.uk

NAIRN DRAMA CLUB Mondays from 7:30pm, The Little Theatre in Nairn. Amateur drama club open to everyone, whatever your interest in theatre.

Visit www.nairndrama.org.uk, email enquiries@nairndrama.org.uk or phone Helen Wright tel: 452505

NAIRN MEN’S BREAKFAST Meets third Saturday(not Jun or Dec) 9.45 at Dunbar Golf Club, Lochloy Road, Nairn. The opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how there life changed through faith in Jesus. Call Campbell 01667 455149 to book a place.

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NAIRN PLAY & LEISURE SCHEME 6 week summer play scheme.

Mon, Wed & Fri 09.30 - 15.30hrs for children with learning difficulties in the Nairn area 4 18yrs providing activities & outings with trained staff. Call 452269 NAIRN ROAD RUNNERS Thursdays, 7.30pm club night at the Maggot. Small, friendly club catering for all running abilities.

Call Louise Scott on 451835 info@nairnroadrunners.co.uk www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk NAIRN SAILING CLUB (NSC) Friendly club offering dinghy & cruiser sailing for all levels and ages. Beginners welcome.

Regular social events at our clubhouse at Nairn Harbour. www.nairnsailingclub.co.uk nairnsailingclub@yahoo.co.uk

NAIRN COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD Contact 453286 NAIRN DISABLED SPORTS CLUB We cater for bowlers and athletes who have a disability.

Contact 07766 952477

NAIRN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY AND CAMERA CLUB Tuesdays at 7:30pm in Nairn Community Centre. Sept - April.

For info contact Dave Freeman (President) on 360026 or email dave@nairncameraclub.co.uk

NAIRN SCHOOL OF DANCING Wednesdays 3.30pm at the British Legion Hall. Contact Mrs Fraser 01463 729477 NAIRN SOCCER SEVEN'S Mondays 6pm - 7.15pm, Easter to October. Qualified SFA coaches provide coaching and games. P2 - P7. Contact 452930 NAIRN SPORTS CLUB Something for everyone Fitness classes, Gym, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts, Sauna, Non-members welcome.

Contact 454523 or email info@nairnsportsclub.co.uk

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Clubs and Societies NAIRN ST NINIAN BADMINTON CLUB Currently held at Nairn Academy gym hall every Thursday, September to Easter from 6pm 7.30pm. Age between 8 & 15 years. Contact 454716 or email mariadicarlo46@hotmail.com NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB A sport with a difference. Nairn synchro has both international and national swimmers. Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net or call 454223 NAIRNSHIRE FARMING SOCIETY Contact 01667 452760 or email secretary@nairnshow.org.uk

Rosemary on 454019 or Chris on 452000. Website: nairnwinewinecircle.org.uk NAIRN U3A Nairn U3A is a self help group for informal learning in a social setting for those no longer working full time. Meets fortnightly Wednesdays at 1.45pm in Nairn Community Centre. A guest speaker may entertain us, or the afternoon might feature a DVD and ends with tea and biscuits. Special interest groups, reading, history, scrabble, music and more meet on other days. Call 01667 453537 or visit nairnu3a.org.uk

NAIRN SWIMMING CLUB (NDASC) Swimmers aged 7 & up. Trained to compete and for fitness & fun. www.ndasc.co.uk NAIRN THUNDERBOLTS Mini Rugby Club for P4 - 7. Train on Sundays 10.30am - 12pm @ Viewfield, behind Nairn Museum. Call 01667 454963 or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/nairnm inirugbyclub/ NAIRN YOUTH CLUB Contact 453476 NAIRN WINE CIRCLE Home wine making. Meetings held through the year. New members welcome. Contact

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP NAIRN Last Wednesday of the month, 2pm in Nairn Hospital. For people with Parkinson’s, carers & family members. Speakers & discussions on medical matters and topics of general interest.

Call 455236 RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Opportunities to ride and give therapeutic benefit to disabled children in the Forres and Nairn area. Call Mrs P. Christie 0845

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ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (RAFA) 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8pm, Royal British Legion, Nairn.

Offering friendship & welfare support to serving & ex-serving members of the RAF and their families.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Entertainment & dancing every weekend. Highland Hall function suite available for weddings & parties of all sizes. Call 453201 RSCDS (FORRES BRANCH) Nairn class. Scottish country dance class. Sep - Mar. Adults: Thurs 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Nairn Community Centre. Secretary: Mrs E Grant. Tel: 01309 675187.

SEAFORTH CLUB Private members club, welcoming guests & visitors to a warm, comfortable and friendly environment. Weekend entertainment, incl. bingo & dancing to live music. Contact 452509 SEWING GROUP NAIRN Contact 455012 SOUNDS FAMILIAR SINGING GROUP Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday every month at 2:30pm - 4pm in the Craigmonie Hotel, Annfield Rd, Inverness. For people with dementia & their carers. Come and enjoy our friendly, popular

group. For details call 01463 233231 or 01463 230803 or email soundsfamiliarmusic@aol.com

SPEAKERS CLUB Leisure pursuit encourages & develops proficiency in public speaking. Training manual is available & new speakers follow a 10 speak programme individually evaluated. Contact 453373 THE ACCIDENTALS Nairn’s Community Choir.

Practices every Wed, 7.30 9.30pm, St Columba’s church hall, Queen Street. Sing a cappella in four-part harmony.

New members welcome. Call 453838 or just come along.

TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUT For people in Moray & Invernessshire. Spend a day carrying out conservation tasks. Transport, tools and training free of charge.

Pick ups available. Volunteers over 18 with a reasonable level of fitness. Every Wed & last Sun of the month. Booking essential.

Call Mick on 01309 691292 or email mick@treesforlife.org.uk

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Moray Acupuncture Healthworks, 5 Bank Lane, Forres, IV36 1NU. Tel: 07513 038007

Leachoil Hospital St Leonard’s Road, Forres, IV36 2RF. Tel: 01309 678523

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MASSAGE & THERAPIES

Diana Grell 5 Robertson Place, Forres, IV36 1EU. Tel: 01309 676871 Findhorn Flower Essences Cullerne House, Forres, IV36 3YY. Moray Osteopaths 5 Bank Lane, Forres, IV36 1NU. Tel: 01309 671413 Natural Balance Health Store (Osteopath) 142 HIgh Street, Forres, IV36 1NP. Tel: 01309 694824 DOCTORS Dr. Gray's Hospital Elgin, Moray, IV30 1SN. Phone: 0845 456 6000 Forres Health Centre Forres Health Centre, Castlehill, Forres, IV36 1QF. Tel: 0845 337 1120 DENTISTS Leys Dental Practice South Street, Forres, IV36 1DE. Tel: 01309 673553 Orchard Road Dental Practice The Mews, Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ. Tel: 01309 675544 K H Lang 50C High Street, Forres, 1V36 1PF. Tel: 01309 675544 HOLISTIC MASSAGE Lev Seller Holistic Massage 69 Forbeshill, Forres, IV36 1JJ. Tel: 01309 671411

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Kirsty Wright, Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist Tel: 01479 821184 NEUROMUSCULAR Highland Neuromuscular Movement Services 58 Burdshaugh, Forres, IV36 1NQ. Tel: 01309 676335 NURSING HOMES Cathay Nursing Home Saint Leonard’s Road, Forres.

Tel: 01309 675500

PODIATRISTS/ CHIROPODISTS Brenda Findlay 18 Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH. Tel: 01309 696994 Varis Medical Practice Castlehill, Forres, IV36 1QF. Tel: 0845 3371120 PHYSIOTHERAPY Annie Griffiths 26 Ferryhill, Forres, IV36 2GY. Tel: 01309 676050

VETS Moray Coast Veterinary Group The Surgery, West Road, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 672243 OTHER

POOL AND FITNESS Forres Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1FG. Tel: 01309 672984

Moray Hydrotherapy Pool Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1AB. Tel: 01343 547237

Ark Childcare Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin, IV30 8UW. Tel: 01343 551664 Choices For Children Fostering Services 6 Moss Street, Elgin, IV30 1LU. Tel: 01343 563679

OPTICIAN Mcclintock Opticians 1 Saint Leonard’s Road, Forres, IV36 1DN. Tel: 01309 673801 Mclachlan Opticians 74 High Street, Forres, IV36 1PQ. Tel: 01309 675089

Kirsty Wright Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist

PHARMACIES Boots 90 High Street, Forres, IV36 1NX. Tel: 01309 673370 Clear Pharmacy 99 High Street, Forres, IV36 1AA. Tel: 01309 672614 Rowlands Pharmacy 83 High Street, Forres, IV36 1AA. Tel: 01309 672784 Superdrug 42 High Street, Forres, IV36 1PF. Tel: 01309 696951 Moss Pharmacy 166 High Street, Forres, IV36 1NP. Tel: 01309 672262

Telephone: 01479 821184 or 01479 861256 Mobile: 07855 909314

Kinloss HIVE and Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore www.kirstywrightmassage.com Member of SMA (Level 4)

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Church Listings Ardersier with Petty Parish Church, Church of Scotland Sundays 10.15am. Petty Sundays 12 noon. Tel: 01667 462224.

Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre Sundays 11am. Contact the pastor: 01667 459672 or secretary 01667 452351 or visit:www.nairnbaptistchurc h.org.uk Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sundays 12noon. Contact Rev. Ricky Reid: 01667 451675.

Cawdor Parish Church Sunday 10.15am. Contact Rev. JS Mathieson: 01667 493217.

Nairn Free Church Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche (Gordon St). Evening 6pm (Gordon St). Youth club for S1 up on Wednesday at 6.30pm

(Rosebank Hall). Prayer and Bible study Thursday 11am or 7:30pm onalternate weeks (Gordon Street). Contact Minister Murdo MacLeod: 01667 459131.

Nairn Christian Fellowship Sundays 10.30am.

Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study. Contact Sandy Shaw: 01667 456492.

Old Parish Church 10.30am: holiday worship and crèche. Contact Rev. Alistair S Younger: 01463 242873.

St Ninians Church Sunday services and Sunday school: 10.15am.

Wednesday 7.30pm: prayer meeting. Contact Rev. Ricky Reid: 01667 451675.

St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy

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Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am. conatct Rev. Canon Alison J Simpson 01667 452458 St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Saturday Vigil 6pm. Sunday Mass 11.30am. Tel: 01667 453323.

United Reformed Church Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am. Contact Rev. Steven Manders: 01667 451443.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sundays 10.30am.

Contact Minister JD Grant: 01667 456088.

Website: www.churchofgodnairn.org Nairn Joint Service St Ninians First Sunday monthly 6:30pm.

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Trades List

Trades List BUILERS Build One The Park, Forres, IV36 3TZ. Tel: 01309 690123 Excel Scotland LTD 1 Upper Hempriggs Cottages, Kinloss, Forres, IV36 2UB. Tel: 01343 850066 Hay Bruce Joiner Building 29 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 672400 Hay Forres Ltd Plasmon Yard, Fleurs Place, Forres, IV36 1LX. Tel: 01309 672400 Ingram Building LTD Quarryridge, Dallas, IV36 2RW. Tel: 01343 890369 John Gardiner 7 Findhorn, IV36 3YE. Tel: 01309 690080 Kinloss Construction 2 Damhead Steading, Kinloss, IV36 3UA. Tel: 01309 690080 Norwood Homes LTD Millbrae, Findhorn, IV36 3YY. Tel: 01309 691200 R & F Builders 59 Califer Road, Forres, IV36 1HY. Tel: 01309 671346 Remac Construction Ltd Waterford Road, Forres, IV36 1DR. Tel: 01309 674577 Springfield Maintenance & Repairs Alexander Flemming House, 8 Southfield Drive, Elgin, IV30 6GR. Tel: 01343 552550 BUILDERS MERCHANTS Keith Builders Merchants Ltd Waterford Way, Forres, IV36 3EE. Tel: 01309 676444 BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Scotengineering 01309 671477 3 Granary Park, Rafford Forres IV36 2JZ

Team Q Maintenance LTD 26 Trenchard Crescent, Kinloss, IV36 3UP. Tel: 01309 691333

FLOORING

CS Carpentry & Joinery 2 St Ronans Road, Forres, IV36 1BQ. Tel: 01309 671996

CARPENTERS

MRD Flooring 48 Bogton, Rafford, IV36 1BJ. Tel: 07775 837074

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Fleurs Road, Forres, IV36 1LY. Tel: 01309 674990 DEVELOPERS

Dyke Nurseries Forres, IV36 2TF. Tel: 01309 641362

G Nicol Drumoak, Main Street, Dallas, Forres, IV36 2SA. Tel: 01343 890201

Dallas Estates Estate Office, Dallas, IV36 2RY. Tel: 01343 890204

Garden Dreamer The Old Kirk, Forres, IV36 2TL. Tel: 01309 641144

George Macdonald Maree, Burghead Road, Kinloss, IV36 3UA. Tel: 01309 690315

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J K Gardencare 27 Forbeshill, Forres, IV36 1JJ. Tel: 01309 671903

Home Hardware Forres 107-111 High Street, Forres, IV36 1AA. Tel: 01309 672248 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS D.G. McKenzie 8 Ferry Road, Forres, IV36 2SF. Tel: 01309 673222 GM Electrical 54 Old Whitemire Farmhouse, Darnaway, IV36 2TW. Tel: 01309 641048 James M Duggie & Sons 2 Fyrish Road, Findhorn, IV36 3YT. Tel: 01309 690323 M J Mackintosh Heathfields, Rafford, IV36 2SJ. Tel: 01309 674619 Michael Ure 16 Drumduan Road, Forres, IV36 1BS. Tel: 01309 675032 Paul Jarvis Easter Greens, Dunphail, IV36 2QR. Tel: 01309 611297 The Northern Lights 39 Bogton Road, Forres, IV36 1BH. Tel: 01309 675703

Jake Fraser Garden Services Braemar, Forres, IV36 2RT. Tel: 01309 674202 BUILDERS MERCHANTS HANDYMAN

Ian Stephen 19 Highfield, Forres, IV36 1FN Tel: 01309 676814

A Rowe Domestic Solutions Kinloss, IV36 Tel: 01309 692372

Ian Mclennan 5 Macbeth Road, Forres, IV36 1HS Tel: 01309 673905

Dittmar - Your Handyman Tel: 07900 846937

S.T. Building Services (Forres) Ltd 36 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 677747

Handyman To Know 29 Ryvoan Place, Forres, IV36 1FX. Tel: 07523 254123 Ian’s Handyman Service Tel: 01343 842761 Need A Man That Can Todholes Farm, Forres, IV36 2RW. Tel: 01343 890241 Tony Hartley Handyman & Gardening Services Forres, IV36 2TW. Tel: 01309 641693 JOINERS Allan Cormack Joiners & Building Contractors Allheagar, Mannachie Road, Forres, IV36 2JT. Tel: 01309 675391

FENCING M M Fencing Ltd 8 Moy House Court, Forres, IV36 2NZ. Tel: 01309 671395 E Paton Fencing Ltd Windy Knoll, Darklass Road, Forres, IV36 2LP. Tel: 01309 641515

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Hectors Home Services Half Davoch, Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QG Tel: 01309 675118

B Macarthur 59 Grant Drive, Forres, IV36 1FT. Tel: 01309 673999 Bruce Hay St Leonard’s Works, 29 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 672400

Scott Hanton Joinery Culbin View, Kintesseck, Forres, IV36 2TG Tel: 01309 641080 KEY CUTTING Fast Fix 86 High Street, Forres Tel: 07725 209119 KITCHEN PLANNING Ian J S Design & Build

Jubilee Hall, Tytler Street, Forres, IV36 1EL Tel: 01309 675492 LANDSCAPING Highland Landscape Design Ltd Morven, Caroline Street, Forres, IV36 1AN Tel: 01309 676800 PJ Mclean Tel: 01479 873935

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Trades List MONUMENTAL MASON & MEMORIAL R McGregor 42 Randolph Lane, Forres, IV36 1HF Tel: 01309 671982 James K Kemp South Street, Forres, IV36 1DE Tel: 01309 676777 MOTORING Alves Autos Tel: 01309 692222 Dunlop’s 15 Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GU. Tel: 01309 676783 GT Tyres 15 West Road, Greshop

Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 674161 Kinloss Garage Seapark Road, Kinloss, IV36 3TJ. Tel: 01309 690539 Michael Adam Motor Engineer The Workshop, Waterford Road Industrial Estate, IV36 3EE. Tel: 01309 671722 Moray Car & Commercials Waterford Industrial Estate, Waterford Road, Forres, IV36 3EE. Tel: 01309 672828 Wilmac Garage Ltd 5 Greshop Road, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GU. Tel: 01309 694838 PAINTER & DECORATORS C & S Ames Tapers 24 Ferryhill, Forres, IV36 2GY. Tel: 01309 676348 Dennis Tough 1 St Catherines Court, Forres, IV36 1ZN. Tel: 01309 358040 David Stephen 134 Anderson Crescent, Forres, IV36 1NE. Tel: 01309 676686 G Cooper 68 Anderson Crescent, Forres, IV36 1ND. Tel: 01309 671124

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Ian Fraser Tel: 01309 675191 Kevin Milne Cooperhill Farmhouse, Forres, IV36 2TU. Tel: 01309 641652 NJ Stables 1 Macbeth Road, Forres, IV36 1HS. Tel: 01309 675044 PLUMBING & HEATING Christie Heating & Plumbing 5 Bracany Park, Fogwatt, IV30 8FJ. Tel: 01343 862832 D Mackintosh Struan, Alexandra Terrace, Forres, IV36 1DL. Tel: 01309 674492 David O’Driscoll 41 Bogton Road, Forres, IV36 1BH. Tel: 01309 672063 H. W. Moore Ltd 45 Mannachie Grove, Forres, IV36 2WE. Tel: 01309 672105 Hardie Services 16 Pilmuir Road West, Forres, IV36 2HL. Tel: 07778 210878 S.J. Mcritchie Plumber 8 Argentier Road, Forres, IV36 1FE. Tel: 01309 672414 Stuart Allan Plumbing & heating Engineer 29 Knockomie Rise, Forres, IV36 2HE. Tel: 01309 671449 ROOFING CONTRACTORS Brodie Roofing Brodie, IV36 2TD. Tel: 01309 641189 MacLeod Roofing 01463 729297 37 Henderson Drive Inverness IV1 1TR JKM Maintenance Woodlands, Pilmuir Road West, Forres, IV36 2HN. Tel: 07771 662226 L.J. Still Roofing & Building Services 5 Station Cottages,

Dunphail, Forres, IV362QW. Tel: 07786 236200 Roof Wizard 4 Sweet Hillock Farm Cottages, Alves, IV36 2RA. Tel: 07765 947025 R.T. Roofing 30 Bogton Road, Forres, IV36 1BH. Tel: 01309 696931 S & J Roofing Services 44 Macdonald Drive, Forres, IV36 1NG. Tel: 01309 671162 STEEL FABRICATION A J Engineering West Road, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 671919 Rennie Fabrication 2 Waterford Way, Waterford Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 3EE. Tel: 01309 251194 TREE SERVICES Altyre Sawmill Wardend, Altyre, IV36 2SH. Tel: 01309 673379 Christie-Elite Nurseries The Nurseries, Bogton Road, Forres, IV36 3TW. Tel: 01309 672633

OTHERS Beaver Travel 78 High Street, Forres.

Tel: 01309 672203 Chemsafe 36 Sutors Park, Nairn, IV12 5BQ. Tel: 01463 490051 Colin Buchan - Moray Locksmith 01309 271158 79 Knockomie Gardens Forres IV36 2TN DLP Storage Begrow Farm, Duffus, IV30 5QW. Tel: 01343 830416 Fiona McIntyre – Approved Driving Instuctor 2 Wellside Cottages, Forres, IV36 2SP. Tel: 01309 358279 Frockabers 48 High Street, Fochabers, IV32 7DU. Tel: 07515 107558 Horizon Blinds Unit 1, Tyock Ind. Estate, Elgin, IV30 1XY. Tel: 01343 552555 Macbeths Butchers 11 Tolbooth Street, Forres, IV36 1PH. Tel: 01309 672254

ECD Highland Tree Services 49 Councillors Walk, Forres, IV36 1HA. Tel: 01309 250880

Marian Warrener 35 Fleurs Drive, Forres, IV36 1NA. Tel: 01309 672995

Forres Tree Services Tel: 01309 675834

Sand-Ease Healthcare Tel: 01343 850087

K. H. Tree Surgery Anderson Crescent, Forres, IV36 1NE. Tel: 01309 671651

Stuarts Cycles 32 High Street, Forres, IV36 1DB Tel: 01309 672432

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Tullochwood Lodges Rafford, Forres, IV36 2RU Tel: 01309 673311

Fersina Windows & Conservatories (North) Ltd 29 West Road, Greshop

Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW. Tel: 01309 675454 TAXI Mundole Taxis 3 Caroline Street, Forres, IV36 1AQ. Tel: 01309 673168

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Schools PRE-SCHOOLS

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Pre-5 centre, Scout Hall, Bank Lane, Forres, IV36 1NU. Contact: 07785 267032.

Dallas, IV36 2SA. Head Teacher: Mrs Arlene Wilson.

Tel: 01343 890206.

Meets at Dyke Village Hall in the morning and afternoon. Funded places for 3-5 year olds.

There is also a 2-3 Club.

Contact Mrs Yvette Halpin: 07816 197766.

Hop, Skip and Jump Nursery Meets at Russell place, Forres.

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Contact: 01309 671388 during nursery hours, Mon-Fri 9am2:30pm.

Little Acorns Childcare Centre Burghead Road, Kinloss, Forres, IV36 3SX. Tel: 01309 691395.

Noah’s Ark Daycare Nursery Schools

Rafford Toddler Group Meets Tuesdays 9:30am11:30am at Rafford Hall.

Contact Pauline: 01309 671592.

Rainbow Childcare & Education Ltd Nursery Schools Little Crook, Forres, IV36 1LN. Tel: 01309 672111

Shrimps Toddler Group Findhorn Village Centre, Church Place, Findhorn, Forres, IV36 3YR. Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30am-11am.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS (MORAY COUNCIL) Anderson’s Primary

Dyke Primary Dyke, IV36 2TF. Acting Head Teacher: Carole Grant

Forres Academy Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1FG. Head Teacher: Mr Laurence Findlay.

Tel: 01309 672271.

Kinloss Primary Burghead Road, Kinloss, IV36 3SX. Head Teacher: Mr Robert Hair. Tel: 01309 690376.

Logie Primary Dunphail, Forres, IV36 2QG. Contact: Miss Morven Snodgrass, Head Teacher.

Tel: 01309 611258.

Moray Steiner School

High Street, Forres, IV36 1DB. Head Teacher: Mrs Gail McIntosh.

Tel: 01309 672887.

Drumduan House, Clovenside Road, Forres, IV36 2RD. Tel: 01309 676300.

Peek-a-Boo Creche (Kinloss)

Applegrove Primary

Pilmuir Primary

Drop-in creche for all Moray children. Places can be booked in advance. Contact Susan Whittaker-Smith: 01309 691442.

Orchard Road, Forres, IV36 1PJ. Contact: Mrs Lesley Meehan, head teacher.

Tel: 01309 672367.

Pilmuir Road, Forres, IV36 1HD. Contact: Mrs Kate Elder, head teacher.

Balnageith Road, Forres, IV36 2SX. Tel: 01309 672296.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS (MORAY COUNCIL)

CAREERS ADVICE Advice, information and guidance in career options.

Nairn Community Centre King Street, Nairn, IV12 4BQ. Tuesdays only: 9:15am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm.

Careers Advice Elgin 7 Commerce Street, Elgin, IV30 1BS. Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am-5pm.

Wed: 10am-5pm.

Fri: 9am-4:30pm.

Nairn School Dates - Highland Council Schools 2014/15 (all dates inclusive) Good Friday Holiday Fri 18th Apr 2014 Easter Monday Holiday Mon 21st Apr 2014 Summer Term Starts Tues 22nd Apr 2014 May Day Holiday Mon 5th May 2014 Summer Term Ends Thurs 3rd Jul 2014 In-Service Day Mon 18th Aug 2014 Autumn Term Starts Tues 19th Aug 2014 In-Service Day Thurs 25th Sep 2014 In-Service Day Fri 26th Sep 2014 Autumn Term Ends Fri 10th Oct 2014 Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 13th Oct 2014 Autumn Holiday Ends Fri 24th Oct 2014 Winter Term Starts Mon 27th Oct 2014 Winter Term Ends Fri 19th Dec 2014 Christmas Holiday Starts Mon 22nd Dec 2014 Christmas Holiday Ends Fri 2nd Jan 2015 Spring Term Starts Mon 5th Jan 2015 Mid Term Holiday Mon 16th Feb 2015 The Annual Nairn and District Area Guide 2014

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Tues 17th Feb 2015 Wed 18th Feb 2015 Thurs 2nd Apr 2015 Mon 6th Apr 2015 Fri 17th Apr 2015 Mon 20th Apr 2015 Mon 4th May 2015 Mon 1st Jun 2015 Thurs 2nd Jul 2015 Mon 17th Aug 2015 Tues 18th Aug 2015 Fri 9th Oct 2015 Mon 12th Oct 2015 Fri 23rd Oct 2015 Mon 26th Oct 2015 Tues 22nd Dec 2015 Wed 23rd Dec 2015

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Calendar May 1 Thursday – 5 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 Email:admin@spiritofspeysid e.co.uk www.spiritofspeyside.com

3 Saturday Brew at the Bog Bogbain Farm nr. Inverness Scotland’s best new music festival full of emerging musical talent, craft beer and street food. www.brewatthebog.com

11 Sunday The Etape Caledonia Cycle Challenge An 81 mile trek in stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire. www.etapecaledonia.co.uk

11 Sunday - 16 Friday Aviemore Walking Festival Offering a variety of guided walks from gentle forest strolls to challenging highlevel mountain walks.

E:aviemorewalking@talktalk.net www.aviemorewalking.talk talk.net

17 Saturday

May cont.

June cont.

Country Fair 11am-5pm Gordon Castle, Fochabers, IV32 7PQ. Athletics programme, dog show, piping competition and lots more.

Tel: 01343 820244. www.gordoncastle.co.uk

www.leukaemialymphomares earch.org.uk

31 Saturday Laggan 10k Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run From Laggan Village Hall, with spectacular scenery along the road to the beautiful Corrieyairack pass.

Tel: 01528 544 282 Email: moragaecraig@gmail.com www.laggan.com

June Please note that the Rockness Festival has been cancelled this year 1 Sunday Elgin Rotary Motorfun 12noon – 5pm Cooper Park Elgin A glorious mix of cars old and new, motorcycles, stalls and entertainment including the old favourite, It’s a Knockout. www.elginrotary.co.uk

18 Sunday Gordon Castle Highland Games and

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Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Golf Tournament

5 days of guided walks for walkers of all abilities. www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, Links Road, Bridge of Don. www.aamscottishopen.com

27 Friday - 29 Sunday

18 Friday to 20 Sunday

Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy 10am.

Lossiemouth Folk Festival

Dance, music, crafts and the best regional food and drink all in the beautiful natural setting of Portsoy Harbour.

Tel: 01261 842951 E: contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com

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 event.

Phone: 01343 813164 www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk

28 Saturday Piping Hot European Pipe Band Championships Grant Park, Forres Over 100 pipe bands from all 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.pipinghotforres.com

July 5 Saturday

Burgie International Horse Trials 9am-5pm

Forres Highland Games

World Whisky Day 2014 Taking place in various venues around Speyside and Dufftown.

Tel: 01340 881616. www.worldwhiskyday.com www.dufftown.co.uk

10 Thursday - 13 Sunday 19 Thursday- 23 Monday

14 Saturday - 15 Sunday

Burgie House, by Forres.

Tel: 01343 850128 Email: secretary@burgie.org www.burgie.org

15 Sunday

July cont. www.corrieyairack.org

12pm-5.30pm Grant Park, Victoria Road, Forres.

Tel: 01309 673289. www.forreshighlandgames.fs net.co.uk

The Scottish Bikeathon

5 Saturday

10.30am Ardvonie Park, Nr Kingussie.

26 mile cycle through stunning scenery raising money for blood cancer. All riders receive a t-shirt and medal for taking part.

Corrieyairack Challenge Run/Cycle Scotland's toughest mountain duathlon followed by the Kincraig Ceilidh. See website for entry forms, registration and start times.

19 Saturday Inverness Highland Games 2013 10.30am6pm Northern Meeting Park, Inverness.

2014 will see Inverness stage two Highland Games, the first in July and the Inbhir Nis Homecoming Highland Games will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September as part of the Homecoming Scotland 2014 celebrations. www.invernesshighlandgame s.com

Tomintoul Highland Games 11am-5.30pm In the public park at Tomintoul. www.tomintoulhighlandgame s.co.uk

19 Saturday – 26 Saturday Hopeman Gala 40th Anniversary, a week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk

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August cont.

26 Saturday

Invergarry, Inverness-shire.

Celebrating the Year of the Heavyweight Athlete.

First held in 1948, this event has welcomed nearly 1 million visitors. Events include the American Pipe Band Championship, dance displays and all the heavy events. exec@glengarryhighlandgames.com www.glengarryhighlandgames.com

Dufftown Highland Games 11am Held on the last Saturday in July since 1892, full programme of all light and heavy events, afternoon teas and beer tent. www.dufftownhighlandgames .com

Nairn Show 10am, Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn.

Livestock exhibitions, Craft Fair, Trade Stands, Show Jumping and much more.

Phone: 01667 455214 Email: secretary@nairnshow.org.uk www.nairnshow.org.uk

2 Saturday Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games The Alice Littler Memorial Park, Aberlour.

Highland dancing starts at 11am, all other events start 1pm Phone: 01340 810844 Email: julie@jacomins.com www: speyside.moray.org

August Normally early August.

Raft Race

Newtonmore Highland Games

East Beach, Lossiemouth

10.30am-5pm The Elian, Newtonmore Phone: 01540 673348. dick@cheyne108900.wanadoo.co.uk www.newtonmorehighlandga mes.co.uk

1 Friday – 2 Saturday Highland Field Sports Fair 10am – 6pm Moy, Inverness-shire.

Entertainment and activities for all the family with an emphasis on field sports.

Phone: 01463 793333 www:moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk

6 Wednesday Black Isle Horse Show 8am – 5pm Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

Glengarry Highland Games Glengarry Shinty Field,

August cont.

7 Thursday.

Black Isle Show 8am – 7pm Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RS. www.blackisleshow.info

8 Friday –9 Saturday Belladrum Festival Belladrum Estate, Beauly.

Family events. Over 90 acts across 5 stages.

Phone: 01463 741366 www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

9 Saturday Abernethy Highland Games Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire PH25 3DA. Widely known as the friendly games, a packed programme starts at 10am, and includes massed pipe bands, heavy events and a 10-mile road race. www.nethybridge.com/highla ndgames

Strathpeffer Highland Gathering 1pm to 5.30pm Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire.

Phone 01997 423340 Email: strathpefferhighlandgathering @gmail.com www: strathpeffervillage.org.uk

August cont.

10 Sunday and 11 Monday Keith Country Show Renowned for being one of Scotland’s best and friendliest shows, starts at 8am both days, closes 6pm on Sunday and 5pm on Monday.

Phone: 07816 316559 www.keithshow.org.uk

14 Thursday Grantown Show 8am-5pm. Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HX. Agricultural show, trade stands, pageant and evening dance Phone: 01343 551113 Email: grantonshow@btinternet.com www.grantownshow.co.uk

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

16 Saturday The Macallan Nairn Highland Games 11.30am - 5pm. The Links, Marine Rd.

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Tel: 01667 452422.

Email: info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk

30 Saturday Carve Carrbridge Scottish open chainsaw carving competition. Includes a highly popular day of family activities in the village playing fields. The event includes woodland crafts, live music, The Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band, craft and food stalls, refreshments, a beer tent as well and numerous side shows and family activities.

Vintage buses run a shuttle service between the event and the parking sites.

Phone: 0777191 4598 Email: info@carvecarrbridge.com www.carvecarrbridge.com

September 2 Tuesday – 7 Sunday Nairn Book and Arts Festival Now in its 11th year, the festival offers literary talks, musical performance, drama and art exhibitions to the Highlands of Scotland.

Email:enquiries@nairnfestival .co.uk www.nairnfestival.co.uk

6 Saturday – 14 Sunday Blas Festival 10th Anniversary Traditional music and ceilidhs celebrating Highland music.

Blas has programme of more than 80 events taking place in venues across the Highlands.

It is a cornerstone of Scotland’s events calendar which promotes and celebrates Scotland’s music, heritage, hospitality, lifestyle and more. The 2014 Festival Programme will be available

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December

September cont in June 2014. www.blas-festival.com

12 Friday – 18 Saturday October Highland Homecoming Festival 6-week festival at various venues across Inverness. www.clans2014.com

13 Saturday – 14 Sunday Inbhir Nis Homecoming Highland Games Featuring the Masters World Championships, the worlds biggest Highland Games Competition which is contested by heavies aged 40 and over. These inaugural games are part of the Homecoming Scotland 2014 celebrations. www.invernesshighlandgame s.com www.highland.gov.uk

14 Sunday Speyside Kiltwalk Sponsored walking event for all ages to raise funds for Scottish children’s charities.

Phone: 0141 611 7919 Email: contactus@thekiltwalk.co.uk www.thekiltwalk.co.uk

October Mid October Moray Feelgood Festival Moray’s contribution to the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. www.morayfeelgoodfestival.co.uk

November Early Nov Bonfires & Fireworks Cooper Park, Elgin and Grant Park, Forres

January cont.

Christmas Eve

10 Saturday

Torch light procession

Burning of the Clavie

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

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 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

26 Friday Burghead Boxing Day Swim Burghead Harbour This event has been running for 25 years and has raised vast amounts for a variety of charities.

Phone: 01343 835457 : helen.main@btinternet.com www.burgheadboxingdayswi m.co.uk

January TBC Aviemore Dog Sled Race Two day timed trials organized by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain.

The race is run on forest trails around the beautiful Loch Morlich, in the shadow of the Cairngorm mountains. www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk.

February 5 Thursday – Sunday 8 Food on Film Festival, Kingussie Working with several community groups and volunteers the Kingussie Food on Film committee delivers an annual winter food festival. Since its creation in 2007 the festival has been going from strength to strength. www.kingussiefoodonfilm.co.uk

There are many venues throughout Moray which have a year round calendar of events, have a look at the following sites for a huge choice of interesting days out. www.wdcs.org (Scottish Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) www.filmforres.co.uk www.ironworksvenue.com www.findhorn.org/universal-hall www.eden-court.co.uk www.thisismoray.com www.strathpefferpavilion.org www.nts.org.uk (National Trust Scotland) www.morayartcentre.org www.whatshappeningon.com www.outfitmoray.com www.crerarhotels.com/EightAcres www.portgordonharbour.org

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