Headline acts and special ticket deal unveiled for legendary Speyside event as it celebrates national award nomination Long-standing Fochabers folk festival Speyfest has unveiled an initial line up of sensational headliners as it sets its sights on a stand-out, celebratory 30th anniversary edition next year. The Speyside event, which will take place from 23 – … Read more
Forty years after a commitment made at Ecovillage Findhorn led to the creation of one of Scotland’s best-known conservation charities, Trees for Life founder Alan Watson Featherstone will return to the conference platform there this October with a new call to action. Featherstone founded Trees for Life in 1986 after making a public commitment at … Read more
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been postponed due to the weather. We’ll update this post when we have a new date. Moray Jazz Club invites music lovers to start the New Year in true style with a spectacular New Year Jazz Celebration on Thursday, 8 January 2026, at the Seaforth Club, Elgin. Headlining this fund-raising … Read more
A number of remembrance services will take place on Tuesday 11 November (Armistice Day). See details below. Community Location Date and time of service Time of Wreath-laying Forres War memorial on St Catherine’s Road Tuesday 11 Nov, 10.40am at War Memorial Birnie Birnie Church Short Service at Kirk, Tuesday 11 Nov, 10.30am Tuesday 11 Nov, Act of Remembrance … Read more
Doors Open Day is back in Moray on Saturday 13 September 2025, giving locals and visitors the chance to explore the region’s history and heritage for free. From historic estates and castles to community halls and iconic towers, the event offers a unique opportunity to discover hidden gems across Moray. This year, visitors can step … Read more
Members of the Findhorn Residents’ Association (FRA) have reported once again the Findhorn Village Fair was a great success! Despite heavy rain in the morning, the sun made an appearance just before 1pm as a large crowd of villagers and visitors gathered around the piers in Findhorn Village to enjoy all the fun of the … Read more
The 28th edition of Speyfest has come to an end, marking another year of incredible music, culture, and community spirit in the heart of Moray. Over the weekend, from Friday 25th – Sunday 27th July, thousands of festivalgoers descended on the village of Fochabers, turning its playing fields into a bustling, tented village filled with … Read more
Six monastics who are dedicated to the art of mindful living in the Zen Buddhist tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh are bringing their expertise all the way to Moray in June for the first-ever event of its kind. The monastics are travelling from Plum Village in Southwest France, the largest international mindfulness practice centre and … Read more
Dance North Scotland’s annual dance festival, RISE, will return to The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, on the weekend of Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May. This year’s RISE programme will deliver a unique programme which celebrates the connections between us, delivering what has been described as a ‘powerful, life-affirming weekend of performance and participation’ (Kelly Apter, The … Read more
Long-standing Moray music event Speyfest has expanded its 2025 programme, with the final acts and a host of activities announced for the July event. From surprise pub sessions and resident bands to musical workshops and yoga for all ages, the Scottish festival is gearing up for one of its busiest ever editions. Local and emerging talent will … Read more