BT waste and wire dumped in woodland near village

Press and Journal – Waste belonging to telecoms giant BT has been found dumped in pleasant woodlands near the Moray village of Brodie. Several white bags clearly marked “BT” had apparently been hurled into the undergrowth, with lengths of telephone cable. The unsightly find was made by Brodie resident Sandy Cumming of Kennel Road Cottage, [...]

Pictish throne takes centre stage in Brodie Castle

The first Pictish throne to be built in over a thousand years will go on display at the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodie Castle near Forres from April 1 for the summer. The throne was commissioned by The Glenmorangie Company and National Museums Scotland as part of their ground breaking partnership to support the study [...]

Pair in call to convert path into cycle route

Press and Journal – A MORAY community is calling for an overgrown path to be turned into a cycle route. A pathway along the Forres-Brodie stretch of the busy A96 Inverness-Aberdeen road has become overgrown in recent years. Neil Jeronim, of Loanhead, near Dyke, has been campaigning with Jim Rogers, former chairman of Dyke and [...]

Family fun the key as Brodie Castle celebrates big day

Press and Journal – BRODIE Castle celebrated its 30th year of being a National Trust for Scotland property yesterday, with a full day of family activities. The event, which was opened by Richard Lochhead MSP, included entertainment from Bubbles the Clown, stilt-walkers, a pirate treasure hunt, children’s pet parade, family races, orienteering, story time, a [...]

Man dies after being hit by train at Brodie

BBC – A man has died after being hit by a train at a level crossing in Moray. He was struck by the Aberdeen to Inverness passenger service at the Brodie Crossing in Forres at about 0920 GMT on Saturday.

Family Fun Day, Brodie Castle

Sunday 20th June
Family Fun Day
Celebrate Brodie’s 30th year with NTS: Bubbles the clown, children’s games, pet parade and lots more. Craft Fair
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Adults £2.00
Children Free

An Ideal Husband (outdoor theatre), Brodie Castle

Sunday 13th June
An Ideal Husband
Outdoor theatre by the Festival Players
7pm
Adult £10.00
Child/Concession £8.00

Book signing, Spirit of Speyside, Brodie

1st May, Brodie Castle, Moray
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Book signing by Gavin D Smith
1.30-5.00pm
Renowned author of many books on whisky

Ceilidh by the Castle, Brodie

1st May, Brodie Castle, Moray
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Ceilidh by the Castle
Home baking from the castle kitchen
2-5pm
Free entry
Fire in the Kitchen Ceilidh Band

Whisky tasting, Brodie Castle

1st May, Brodie Castle, Moray
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Whisky Tasting £25, 2.30pm
with John Clotworthy of Loch Ewe distillery, sample four Speyside malts and Spirit of Loch Ewe
Book at www.nts.org.uk/events

Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail, Brodie Castle

3rd, 4th & 5th April
1.30-4.30pm
Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail
£1.00 per child entry
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Victorian Christmas Craft Fair, Brodie Castle

Brodie castle
£4 adult £2 child

An elegant evening of Gaelic song at Brodie castle

A Good Suit of Clothes- An elegant evening of Gaelic Song at Brodie Castle
An evening of Gaelic emigrant Song to celebrate HIghland Homecoming inthe sumptuous surroundings of Brodie Castle, between Nairn and Forres. Mod Gold medallist Fiona J Mackenzie will be accompanied on the grand piano by well-known composer and pianist Kennedy Aitchison. Dancer Gemma [...]

Musical duo launch ‘bilingual’ Burns CD

A musical duo have released a CD to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth.
“The Lassies Reply” is a unique and exciting release by the newly formed duo “Pur”, who are two of Scotland’s brightest young traditional musicians – Scots singer and fiddler, Shona Donaldson (24) and Gaelic singer Katie Mackenzie (23).
The album [...]

Castle marks visit by Burns

POET Robert Burns’s overnight stay at a Moray castle more than 200 years ago was celebrated yesterday with an afternoon of poetry, storytelling and song, reports the Press and Journal

Bumper day for car club show at Brodie

Good weather and a bumper entry made this year’s Historic Wheels Club annual rally one of the best.

Moonlight meander doubles its number and raises £51k

OVER 600 women took part in the annual fundraising walk on Saturday (30 May) night pledging over £51,000 in sponsorship money for Highland Hospice.
The 10-mile walk left from the grounds of the beautiful Brodie Castle and set off through Culbin Forest.
A sea of pink t-shirts, with many in fancy dress set off from the beautiful [...]