Findochty Community Council
Information, meetings and local updates for residents — and a guide to village events and activities for visitors.
Meetings are open to the public.
NEXT MEETING
Monday, June 1st 2026
7:00pm
Findochty Town Hall
Findochty Community Council
Findochty Community Council represents local residents and provides a link with Moray Council.
We consider planning matters, support community initiatives and share information affecting the village.
Residents are welcome to attend meetings and contribute to local decisions.
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Findochty news
Route 35 Bus Survey – Results Published
News
Four community councils covering Findochty, Portknockie, Buckie, and Cullen & Deskford have jointly surveyed 121 residents about Route 35 bus services. The findings reveal a consistent pattern of late running, short-notice cancellations, and poor communication during disruptions, affecting residents travelling to work, college, and medical appointments. The councils have submitted the results to Stagecoach North Scotland and invited them to meet to discuss improvements.
27 May, 2026
Lucky Squares Fundraiser a Resounding Success
Community Council
Findochty Community Council's first Lucky Squares raffle has raised £500 to fund a new battery and replacement pads for the Town Hall defibrillator. All 100 squares sold at £5 each, with the draw held at The Admirals pub on Saturday 23rd May. Peter Gates won first prize - a Glenfiddich Distillery tour for two and a bottle of 18-year-old single malt - with Alec Forsyth and Annette Jappy taking second and third prizes. The defibrillator, on the exterior wall of Findochty Town Hall, is available to the public in an emergency.
25 May, 2026
Findochty Primary Pupil Reaches Top 20 in National Poetry Competition
News
Findochty Primary School pupil Joey Leith has reached the top 20 in a UK-wide World Cup poetry competition, earning national recognition among entries from across the country. Joey is now awaiting the outcome of the final stage of judging, which will determine the top two entries. Findochty Community Council extends its congratulations to Joey on this impressive achievement and wishes him the best of luck as he waits to hear whether his poem will be selected as a finalist.
16 May, 2026