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RACHEL SERMANNI – THE BETWIXT TOURUNIVERSAL HALL, FINDHORN – SAT 5 OCTOBER 2024, 7.30PM Rachel Sermanni is a Scottish singer/songwriter who makes the mundane moments mystical: shock-positive pregnancy tests in train-station toilets, coffee machine breakages, cold river swims, the regret of not saying ‘I love You’, the moon & how it pulls, bare feet on … Read more
THE ROUTES QUARTETUNIVERSAL HALL, FINDHORN – THU 3 OCTOBER 2024, 7.30PM The Routes Quartet play an exquisite blend of folk, classical, jazz and fiddle traditions, featuring evocative arrangements of folk tunes and stunning original compositions. Comprising the classic string quartet instrumentation of cello (Rufus Huggan), viola (Emma Tomlinson) and two fiddles (David Lombardi and Madeleine Stewart), … Read more
One of the world’s leading jazz singers, Kurt Elling joins the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra at Elgin Town Hall on Thursday 26 September. The concert is part of Findhorn Bay Arts Festival and is the first of a four-date tour of Scotland by Elling and the SNJO. An established friend of the SNJO, Chicago-born Elling … Read more
Timber company promises to plant a tree for every ticket sold The first exhibitors and activity providers have been unveiled for a family-friendly event at Logie this September. The Logie Timber Festival has revealed the first swathe of star attractions for its celebration of nature, sustainability and family fun – taking place on September 7 … Read more
The first Saturday in September will see no less than 26 venues take part in Moray’s biggest-ever Doors Open Day. Iconic buildings and landmarks throw open their doors to the public for free to celebrate the area’s history and heritage. The annual open day allows locals and visitors to learn about Moray’s stories by uncovering … Read more
Here’s our first batch of photos from the weekend’s MacMoray festival in Cooper Park Elgin. It was a blast. A big thanks to Andy Macdonald, not only for inviting us along but for his vision in organising this event – he certainly knows how to put on a party! Andy said this is the biggest … Read more
Two Elgin sisters who have been lifelong dedicated fans of the Bay City Rollers were picked out of the crowd at Forres Fest on Saturday and asked if they’d like to meet their idols. Meg Grant and Esther Riddell were spotted by organiser Andy MacDonald, donning their tartan scarves. The ladies had secured their spot … Read more
A packed programme of engaging workshops and bustling events is planned for Speyfest 2024, along with the lineup for the festival’s second stage, now known as the Duncans of Fochabers Stage. The highly anticipated annual festival brings the best in Celtic and traditional Scottish music to Moray every summer when the iconic tented village takes … Read more