Gordon McDonald A NEW book has been published detailing the lives of many of the Moray servicemen who died in World War I. Moray’s Sacrifice is the culmination of more than 10 years of research by Jill Stewart. Since August 2014, Jill has been contributing weekly articles to the Northern Scot about the conflict. She said: “On … Read more
A BUCKIE business is set for continued global expansion. Lossie Seafoods is set for continued expansion into international markets after securing a £3.2 million funding deal from Royal Bank of Scotland. The fish supplier and exporter was acquired by Associated Seafoods Ltd. (ASL) in 2011 and since then the business has grown to the point … Read more
SCOTTISH holidaymakers and business travellers face the possibility of being refused entry to EU countries if travelling on passports valid for less than six months if no deal on Brexit can be reached. The latest batch of UK Government technical notices outline preparations for leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement, which would see … Read more
MORAY Reach Out (MRO) have unveiled Buckie as the location for their new headquarters. The charity, which provides training opportunities for adults with learning difficulties throughout the region, including waste watchers and Buckie Yarns, have bought the former Cruickshank’s store building on East Church Street. In order to let the public see for themselves what … Read more
PUPILS at Portessie Primary have been enjoying a busy time on the fundraising front. The school recently held a bring and buy sale which proved a highly popular event with the youngsters. A wide range of stalls were to be found in the school hall, including ones offering cake and candy, toys and face painting. … Read more
BUCKPOOL GOLF CLUB PRESENTATION OF SUMMER SEASON PRIZES. LADIES CHAMPION EMMA LOGIE [ BACK ROW 3RD LEFT] RECIEVE HER TROPHY FROM HON VICE PRESIDENT BELL JAGGER AND CLUB CAPT JOHN RIDDOCH HANDS OVER THE SCRATCH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER GLYN WRIGHT.
BUCKIE United lifted the Highland Welfare Cup for the first time after victory in the final at Elgin City’s Borough Briggs stadium. A 5-2 success over Moray league rivals Aberlour Villa also made it a trophy double for United to complete a memorable season. The scoreline was identical to Buckie’s Tewnion Memorial Trophy final triumph … Read more
THE untold story of men and women who fled Norway and Denmark ahead of the Nazi war machine and went on to call Buckie their home is now in the process of being researched and told. Buckie and District Heritage Centre hosted an event last Thursday for descendants of the refugees, and those with tales … Read more
IT was a case of Mamma Mia, Here We Go again! for a local choir as they turned the proceeds of their recent Abba concert into life-saving equipment. The cash raised from Buckie and District Community Choir’s sell-out Thank You For the Music show has allowed the group to distribute more of their funds to … Read more
HORROR defending and freak goals contributed to Buckie Thistle’s early Halloween shocker at Forres Mechanics on Saturday. Jags crashed to a 7-2 hammering at Mosset Park as their hosts produced a devastating show of firepower. Stewart accused his players of not heeding pre-match warnings about Forres’ prowess from free kicks and corners. Mechanics’ veteran Robbie … Read more