News

Moray Council is set to approve a new long-term strategy that will shape how tourism is developed, managed and promoted across the area over the next decade.

Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee has welcomed strong progress in securing and delivering external funding to support communities, regeneration and local economic growth across Moray.

A new optional ‘test dig’ has been introduced in Moray burial grounds, helping to give lair owners more certainty about future burial arrangements.

Moray councillors have signed up to the Jo Cox Civility Pledge, marking the 10th anniversary of the MP’s death and committing to a more respectful way of doing politics locally.

Primary school children across Moray are being encouraged to turn up the volume on reading this summer as the Summer Reading Challenge returns with the theme ‘Read to the Beat’.

Construction works for the new Forres Academy development are due to begin on Monday 22 June 2026, marking another exciting step forward for the £88.6 million project.

Full construction has now begun on the South Street regeneration project following completion of preparatory works, marking a significant milestone in one of Elgin’s most important town-centre regeneration projects. 

A Cullen Primary School pupil has seen her artwork featured on special National Book Tokens after winning a national competition.

Moray Council and Elgin Town Hall are encouraging people to come forward who may hold information about a time capsule found hidden at the town hall.

Following planning approval for the Hillside Farm masterplan in Dufftown, a public consultation has now launched on the proposals to help shape the future of the area.

Pupils at four Moray primary schools are to receive coaching from a Team Scotland swimmer, just weeks before the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow.

A new summer event inviting people to explore and record wildlife will take place in one of Elgin’s most diverse woodland habitats.