The SNP has announced its two candidates for the Fochabers and Lhanbryde ward for the council elections on May 4.
Garmouth resident, David Bremner, and Shona Morrison, who lives near Fochabers have been selected by the party for the elections.
Mr Bremner is originally from Glasgow but moved to Garmouth in 1995 with his wife Alison.
He runs a small business in the village supplying bespoke bottlings of cask whisky to customers across the world.
He said: “I count myself as being incredibly fortunate to be a resident of such a beautiful part of the country, it’s landscapes, coastline and mountains have provided a fabulous environment to live, work, and bring up a family.
“It is vital that we should cherish, strive to maintain, and wherever possible expand & improve on our local services, to ensure our area continues to be an attractive place to live and work.
“That is why I am standing for election, to be strong voice for Fochabers Lhanbryde and help to be a good steward of our Council’s resources and the vital services it provides.”
Mrs Morrison has lived near Fochabers with her husband Simon for the last 16 years.
She worked for NHS Grampian as a Mental Health Nurse and is now in the third year of an honours degree in history.
She said: “Community means the world to me and I am passionate and proud of the community I live in. I would be honoured to serve as councillor for Fochabers Lhanbryde ward.
“There are big challenges facing Moray Council, which are well publicised, and it is at times like this that it is all the more important to have strong voices representing our communities.”