Moray attacker jailed for kicking man’s head ‘like a football’

STV – A man suffered severe brain damage when his head was kicked “like a football” after a long-running feud exploded in violence. At the High Court in Edinburgh attacker James Gillies, 29, was jailed for seven years. Gillies, from Portgordon in Buckie claimed he had been provoked by victim David Stewart, 46, but admitted [...]

Pet cats shot with air weapon in Moray

BBC – Police have condemned the “cruel and senseless” shooting of two cats with an air weapon in Moray. The pet cats were targeted in the Findochty area and needed treatment from a vet. An air weapon was also fired on Crown Terrace, Portgordon, but no-one was injured as a result.

Sun shines on Portgordon’s gala day

Press and Journal – PEOPLE in a Moray village turned out in force to support its seventh annual gala day and raft race and raise money to revamp its historic harbour. The packed programme of events at Portgordon included a dog agility display, a classic car and motorcycle parade and a children’s fancy dress competition.

Portgordon gears up for its biggest day

Press and Journal – A MORAY village is gearing up for its annual gala day and raft race at the weekend. Sunday’s programme at Portgordon will offer a range of activities including a dog agility display, classic car and motorcycle parade, Strathisla Pipe Band and a children’s fancy-dress parade. The most popular event of the [...]

Portgordon gears up for raft race and gala

Portgordon Community Harbour Group are busy organising their 7th annual Raft Race and Gala Day at the Harbour, which this year takes place on Sunday 25th July from noon to 5pm.
The main purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the group’s proposed regeneration of the harbour and surrounding area. [...]

Landowner accused of dumping contaminated gravel

Press and Journal – Travellers camped on a Moray foreshore yesterday accused a Buckie landowner of dumping contaminated gravel and sand on to the site. Hector McPhee, 64, said a dumper truck had poured 80tonnes of building waste on to the stretch of Portgordon foreshore where gypsies and travellers have been stopping off for 50 [...]

Group positive despite harbour cash blow

Press and Journal – VILLAGERS who set themselves the ambitious target of reviving their long-neglected Portgordon harbour have failed to attract Scottish Government funding.

Crucial post office services return to Moray village

Post Office services are to return to a Moray village after the former outlet closed nearly six months ago, reprts the Press and Journal

Moray man will offer sound advice to hopefuls in LA

A VOICEOVER actor who works from his Portgordon home studio in Moray is to fly to Los Angeles to advise showbiz hopefuls on how to break into the competitive field, reports the Press and Journal

Moray man jailed for string of ‘shocking’ sex charges

A MAN who committed a string of “shocking” sex offences against two young girls and a Moray woman was locked up yesterday, reports the Press and Journal

Portgordon Fireworks Display

Buckie & District Pipe Band will start off this years event. Main Fireworks display will start at 6.15pm in Association with Fireworx Scotland the current Scottish Fireworks Champions. Burger Stalls; Fun Fair; Bottle Stall; Glowstick Stall; Teas & Coffee. Local radio. A Fun Family Event for all. Local Park & Ride coach system from Buckie [...]