December 8 2023

Moray Council is updating stakeholders on its vision for a reimagined South Street ahead of the Christmas shutdown as part of its city centre masterplan.

Working alongside Robertson and the University of the Highlands and Islands the local authority proposes a mix of shops, affordable housing and a business hub on a town centre site which as suffered from a number of shop closures and gap sites.

Working with Oberlanders the development partners will address vacant units and underdeveloped backlands to deliver up to 40 new homes lining a new pedestrian link to the High Street. A second phase of development would cement this connection by transforming the former Gordon Arms Hotel site at 118 High Street into a creative arts hub.

Councillor Marc Macrae commented: "After so many years lying empty it’s an exciting prospect to have new life breathed into these buildings. While it’s a complex project it’ll give a new dimension to South Street and the High Street and we’re confident we’ll start to see the transformation in the next few years."

A public exhibition will take place on 16 December between 10:00 and 14:00 at 118 High Street ahead of a detailed planning application early next year. 

2 Comments

#1 Posted by Jonathan on 12 Dec 2023 at 10:27 AM

Sad to see this state this street has become. I used to go there a lot in the 90s and 00's (grandparents lived nearby) and it used to be a lively place with the now-closed toy shop a particular highlight!

Hope this proposal does something to bring back a bit of life again

#2 Posted by Bemused_Citizen on 13 Dec 2023 at 22:23 PM

A missed opportunity.

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