What's on in Knockando

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Knockando.

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Community

Become a Digital Champion

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Thu 23 JulGlen Rinnes Community Centre(7mi)

via Glen Rinnes Community CentreLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Speyfest workshop whole hall

Something's afoot at Fochabers Public Institute and it goes by the name of Speyfest workshop whole hall. Their site has the particulars.

Thu 23 Jul12:30Fochabers Public Institute(14.3mi)

via Fochabers Public Institute

Sports & Fitness

Smashin2 Badminton- Thursdays 7-9 PM

Looking to sharpen your badminton skills in a relaxed and fun environment? Join our Smashin2 Badminton sessions every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM! Open to both adults and juniors, these sessions focus on improving your game while enjoying rotating doubles matches. Our friendly, non-competitive format makes it easy to learn, grow, and enjoy the […]

Thu 23 Jul20:00Moray Sports Centre(12.2mi)

via Moray Sports Centre

Sports & Fitness

Around £6

Smashin2 Badminton- Thursdays

Thu 23 Jul20:00Moray Sports Centre(12.2mi)

via Moray Sports Centre

Community

Moray Childminding Group

Contact Louisa Gaines

Fri 24 Jul08:301st Elgin Scout Group(12.7mi)

via 1st Elgin Scout Group

Community

Speyfest

The full scoop on Speyfest lives over on Fochabers Public Institute's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Fri 24 Jul09:30Fochabers Public Institute(14.3mi)

via Fochabers Public Institute

Community

Speyfest whole hall

Fochabers Public Institute is putting on Speyfest whole hall and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 24 Jul09:30Fochabers Public Institute(14.3mi)

via Fochabers Public Institute

Workshops & Classes

Speyfest workshop whole hall

Speyfest workshop whole hall at Fochabers Public Institute. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Fri 24 Jul09:30Fochabers Public Institute(14.3mi)

via Fochabers Public Institute

Community

Around £5.00

Bloom Social – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Fri 24 Jul13:00Bloom Baby Classes Moray(13.3mi)

via Bloom Baby Classes MorayLocal gem

Community

Around £3

The Pantry - Forres Town Hall (Friday)

The Pop-Up Pantry runs every Friday from 2pm – 3.30pm. Membership is free to anyone who lives in the Forres area with an IV36 postcode. You can sign up the first time that you visit and the weekly shop costs £3 (minimum donation). The Food Recovery items are supplied by CFINE (Community Food Initiatives North East) via Moray Food Plus and the local Co-ops and Tesco. Your £3 donation lets you buy any 8 items from the different food categories that have been supplied that week. Different food is available each week, depending on what has been donated. We also have deliveries of food – mostly bread, cakes, and sometimes fruit and veg – 3 times a week, and this is available in the entrance foyer during opening hours, for a donation. Please just come along and help yourself! ‘Pop In’ and see what has ‘Popped Up’ this week!

Fri 24 Jul15:00Forres Town Hall(14.3mi)

via Forres Town Hall

Community

Quiz Night for The Samaritans

Filed under: Quiz Night for The Samaritans at The Ashvale looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Fri 24 Jul19:00The Ashvale(13.1mi)

via The Ashvale

Community

Speyfest

Fochabers Public Institute is being delightfully mysterious about Speyfest. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 25 Jul09:30Fochabers Public Institute(14.3mi)

via Fochabers Public Institute

Workshops & Classes

Speyfest workshop whole hall

Speyfest workshop whole hall at Fochabers Public Institute. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sat 25 Jul09:30Fochabers Public Institute(14.3mi)

via Fochabers Public Institute

Community

Around £2.00

Make your own Elgin Marbles

When: July 17, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Where: ELGIN MUSEUM, 1 HIGH STREET, ELGIN Make your own Elgin Marbles Join us at this family friendly event where we will create our own Elgin Marbles inspired by the work of John Henning HRSA. We’ll use the Henning replicas from our… Continue Reading Make your own Elgin Marbles

Sat 25 Jul11:30Elgin Museum(13.2mi)

via Elgin MuseumLocal gem

Day Classes: Taking Control of Your Camera - Forres

Community

Around £135

Day Classes: Taking Control of Your Camera - Forres

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CAMERA 5 week course (Day Classes) CLASS 1 Venue: Outdoors. Forres Dates: 25 Jul to 22 Aug 2026 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Cost: £135 Overview Are you new to photography, or looking to gain knowledge, skills and experience in using your camera to produce more consistent shots? Then come along to this 5 week course, where you will receive a blend of theoretical and practical sessions, aimed at instilling confidence and competence in producing eye-catching photographs. The course guides and supports your development of the key principles of photography and how to apply the knowledge to the camera to achieve predictable and desirable results. This is an outdoor course, held at various locations around Forres. Eligibility Aged 16 and over Access to a camera, which allows user control of Aperture, Shutter and ISO Booking Place numbers are limited and reserving your place is required. For more information or to reserve your place. Please contact Gary on: Instagram: gary_murison_photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.murison.photography.training Contact to Book Terms & Conditions ABOUT THE TUTOR Gary is a commercial photographer and photography educator based in Forres. The photography business has been operating since 2011, utilisng Gary’s 20+ years experience in developing, delivering and evaluating professional training packages for all ages.

Sat 25 Jul12:00Nelson's Tower(14mi)

via Nelson's Tower

CinemaDanceWorkshops & Classes

Mama Mia Dance Workshop & Cinema Takeover

Back by popular demand, this adults-only dance workshop continues the fun from our first Mamma Mia! event! Join us to learn fun and uplifting routines inspired by Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again the hilarious sequel movie, celebrating the music, joy, and iconic ABBA hits that make everyone want to dance

Sat 25 Jul15:00James Montgomery Dance(13.3mi)

via James Montgomery DanceLocal gem

Community

Celtic Kirk - Kitchen

Celtic Kirk - Kitchen. Bellie Parish Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sun 26 Jul08:00Bellie Parish Church(14.2mi)

via Bellie Parish Church

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More about Knockando

Moray, Scotland

Knockando is in Moray, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Knockando events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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