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Morayvia co-founder Mark Mair from Elgin dedicates MBE from King Charles III to volunteers and family
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (761+ words) A Moray man with a lifelong passion for aviation has been recognised in The King's Birthday Honours. Mark Mair has been made an MBE for his role in helping establish Morayvia, the highly popular visitor attraction at Kinloss which stands…...
Once-in-a-lifetime World Cup trip for Highland League captain - will he do his pre-season in America?
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1104+ words) He's the Moray Tartan Army foot soldier who'll be bringing his running shoes to the World Cup. Highland League footballer James Leslie may be only 25 but he's already watched Scotland in 56 internationals across 16 countries over almost two decades. The Lossiemouth…...
We'll be well warmed up for the crowd" - Peat & Diesel drummer looking forward to headlining Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (563+ words) The drummer of Peat & Diesel has said the "punk folk" band is hugely looking forward to its headlining set at the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Uilly Mac Leod will take to the stage with the group to perform during the…...
It's totally miraculous" - Dog survives after plummeting off bridge at walking trail beauty spot
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (801+ words) A dog had a "miraculous" escape after plummeting 55 feet off a bridge and remarkably surviving with just minor injuries. Louise Buckley was walking her dog Monty with a friend through the woods at Duff House in Banff on Monday afternoon....
Keith-born former Scotland captain Colin Hendry describes what it is like to be chosen to play at the World Cup
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (909+ words) Colin Hendry says it is difficult to put into words the feeling of being chosen to be captain of your country at a World Cup. It is 28 years since the Keith born defender put on the armband and led Scotland…...
Huntly theatre group Aurora Productions shine with A Night At The Musicals at Stewarts Hall
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (466+ words) How does one spend their Saturday night in the small, quiet town of Huntly? At this time of year, it's usually in the Stewarts Hall to watch the latest theatre production from Aurora, who have been bringing the glitz and…...
Celebrated Highland Dance teacher handed British Empire Medal
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (328+ words) A leading figure in the Highland Dance community has now been presented with the British Empire Medal she was awarded in the King's New Year's Honours List. Alison Milne was handed the medal at a special ceremony on Sunday by…...
Primary kids set to join national Day of Dance to celebrate Scotland's World Cup opener
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (490+ words) Three schools from across Moray will take part in Scotland's nationwide World Cup Day of Dance this Friday (June 12). Kids from Portknockie, Cullen and Hopeman will join pupils from across the country in a celebration combining football, music and Scottish…...
Triumphant return for football club after seven years out of the league
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (851+ words) It could have been another football club going out of business - but now they're back. Seven years after dropping out of north junior football, Buckie Rovers have returned to the league, thanks to a huge community effort. The club's director…...
Cullen skink champ Kellie "still pinching" herself after inspiring tribute song for iconoc soup
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (505+ words) An iconic north-east fish soup has been immortalised in a ragtime composition. The Cullen Skink Rag was inspired by and pays tribute to the legendary culinary favourite of the same name. First created in the north-east fishing town, the fish…...