Scottish Parliament eelections - Moray declaration

* NOT FOR PUBLICATION

For the guidance of media, the Moray constituency result is expected to be declared around 4am on Friday, May 6.

Please could press and media refrain from phoning the council's election team who are extremely busy preparing for the election. All calls should be directed to the council's press office on 01343 563046 or 01343 563601. Alternatively queries should be directed to raymond.shewan@moray.gov.uk or peter.jones@moray.gov.uk

Moray Council area stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Forres in the west. The council and its 4,500 employees respond to the needs of 92,500 residents in this beautiful part of Scotland, which nestles between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.

Headquartered in Elgin, the administrative capital of Moray.