THE Buckie area is set to be one of the key growth zones in Moray as part of the new Moray Local Development Plan (MLDP). That was one of the key messages being highlighted by Moray Council planners at a roadshow in Buckie’s Fishermen’s Hall when the contents of the proposed plan were laid out … Read more
A CHRISTMAS carol concert has seen a local group benefit to the tune of hundreds of pounds. The Sunday before Christmas saw Cluny Square play host to the inaugural Carols in the Square event. Buckie and District Community Choir provide the festive tunes and there was plenty going on in the square for people of … Read more
THERE was a chance to mull over which are the best places in Moray when a pop-up session came to Cullen. The community and residential centre played host when the Discover Moray’s Great Places project invited local people along to share their thoughts on those areas that make the region stand out. Once the input … Read more
BUCKIE lacked a ruthless edge in front of goal as they slipped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Clach on Saturday. However, boss Graeme Stewart wasn’t disappointed with the performance and felt his players deserved to win the game. A last-minute goal from Martin Callum condemned the Jags to a cruel defeat at Grant Street … Read more
TWO community groups have united their efforts in a bid to save Gollachy recycling centre from the axe. Buckie and District Community Council (BDCC), along with their counterparts in neighbouring Lennox, have launched a petition calling for the recycling centres at Gollachy and Dallachy to open for four and three days a week respectively to … Read more
IT was all about the pigs at Buckie Community High School last Tuesday when a bit of a party got under way. However, the school was not flooded with the pink providers of bacon, much to the relief, no doubt of cleaning staff, it was rather the time for students to celebrate the Chinese new … Read more
Highland League By Craig Christie A STRONG finish to the season can still land Buckie Thistle a top five place after gaining revenge on Forres Mechanics with their best performance of the season. That’s the view of Jags’ boss Graeme Stewart, who watched his team thump Forres 4-1 at gale-lashed Victoria Park on Saturday to … Read more
MORAY’S MSP has estimated that yesterday’s Scottish budget should mean an additional £3.2million for the area this financial year. Richard Lochhead said: “I welcome the additional funding that has been allocated to Moray Council that will bring some relief both for the ruling administration and also our local communities. Hopefully, Moray can move forward and … Read more
THE family of Buckie man Alan Morrison have issued an appeal for him to get in touch, three weeks since he went missing. The 47-year-old was last seen on Christmas Eve by his family and reported missing to police on January 11, when they became concerned they had not seen or heard from him in … Read more
A PLEA to save Gollachy recycling centre at Buckie from the axe has been issued by a local councillor. With Moray Council faced with saving almost £15 million over the coming financial year to balance the books, the centre has been issued a stay of execution until April next year, leaving just 14 months to … Read more