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Moray seniors ‘absolutely adore’ Athos the Romanian rescue dog
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (368+ words) A Romanian rescue dog has been working overtime to put smiles on Moray seniors" faces. Athos has been a therapet for those receiving palliative care at The Oaks and patients at Ward 7 in Dr Gray"s in Elgin for less…...
âItâs great connecting people with sheepâ - animal sanctuary launches sponsorship scheme to help face steep running costs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (737+ words) A sheep sanctuary near Moray has launched a new sponsorship scheme in a bid to support the increasing running costs. Irene Mackay (56) has been looking after rescue sheep in her field in Auldearn for almost a decade, but started opening…...
Nature reserve announces expansion which could help capercaillie
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (428+ words) A nature reserve is expanding in a move which it is hoped will help species such as the endangered capercaillie. RSPB Scotland announced that the purchase of new land at RSPB Abernethy nature reserve has been completed as the reserve…...
Police appeal after orcas harassed by speedboat
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) Police are appealing for information following a report of a pod of orcas being deliberately disturbed in the Moray Firth. At around 6.55pm on Friday, June 6, a speedboat was reported to have crossed the path of the killer whales, disturbing their…...
Dog’s suffering before tragic death sparks vet care plea from heartbroken owner
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (1054+ words) A pet owner has been left heartbroken after their much-loved dog was put down after suffering in pain for hours. A pet owner has been left traumatised and heartbroken after their much-loved dog was put down after suffering in pain…...
Plans rejected for 4G mast in golden eagle breeding area
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (326+ words) A mobile phone network's plan to build a 15-metre-high 4G mast in a breeding area for Golden Eagles has been rejected. A mobile phone network's plan to build a 15-metre-high 4G mast in a breeding area for golden eagles has been rejected....
Dog becomes first ever to scale all of Scotland’s summits
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (1098+ words) A dog has become the first to complete all of Scotland's summits and the highest peaks in England, Ireland and Wales. A dog has become the first to complete all of Scotland's summits and the highest peaks in England, Ireland…...
‘Tone deaf’ government response to seagull scourge blasted by MSP
1+ year, 1+ week ago (861+ words) Moray residents will be "appalled" at a Scottish Government response to tackling the scourge of seagulls in the region, a local MSP has claimed. Highlands and Islands MSP Douglas Ross has slammed SNP ... Moray residents will be "appalled" at a…...