Pre-Christmas campaign aimed at steering people from clutches of payday loans

The Scottish Government have launched a pre-Christmas campaign encouraging people to consider using local Credit Unions rather than payday lenders. The ‘12 Days of Debtmas’ campaign is aimed at people who may get into financial trouble in the run-up to Christmas by using high interest, short-term credit. Over 350,000 people in Scotland are members of … Read more

Russian classical gala set for Aberlour and Elgin

Moray is set for an international treat with an exclusive show being planned by a leading group of Russian performers. A performance by the Russian Classical Gala is being sponsored by Walkers Shortbread of Aberlour with all proceeds from the two shows going to the Aberlour children’s charity. Acclaimed soprano Oxana Lesnichaya will sing at … Read more

Gas supply hopes rise for Speyside homes and businesses

Hopes for homes and businesses being able to tap into the national gas network have been raised by plans brought forward by Moray’s political leaders. The region’s MSP, Richard Lochhead, has revealed that he has reached an agreement on a study into a £8million gas pipeline supplying local distilleries being extended to homes and business … Read more