Noise and disruption fears over new quarry plans

Fears have been raised that a proposed new quarry near Elgin could drive people away from a rural community.

Aberdeen-based firm Leiths (Scotland) Ltd has submitted a planning application to Moray Council for the sand and gravel quarry and cement works.

Residents have said the site near the village of Thomshill is less than a 330ft (100m) from some people's homes and the noise and dust would cause people to move away.

Leiths planning application said there would be no significant noise or dust impacts. BBC Scotland News has approached them for comment.