James McKay Defence Solicitors

30/09/2026

🎬 We’re heading to the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland!

We’re delighted to be part of an uplifting afternoon of short films at Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, exploring mental health and wellbeing, creativity, personal journeys and lived experience.

Mikeysline will be showing our Arts in Nature video, produced by DPDM // DP Digital Media at Belladrum, as well as Fragments Of Us by Nairn filmaker Connor Brown. The screenings will be followed by Q&As with people involved in making the films.

📅 Sunday 4th October 2026
⏰ 3pm–5pm
📍 Eden Court Cinema
🎟️ Tickets: £3 from the Eden Court box office

Come along to experience powerful local storytelling, create conversations, promote mental wellbeing and help challenge stigma. We’d love to see you there, and please share this post with anyone who may be interested.

01/09/2026

JOIN MIKEYSLINE'S TEXTLINE PEER SUPPORT TEAM

Our volunteers are the backbone of Mikeysline, generously giving their time, experience, energy and commitment to help others.

Peer support volunteers tend to have first hand experience of mental health challenges, be it their own, with friends and family, or professionally.

Whatever your background, anyone who wants to help others, has the ability to listen and be empathetic, with a desire to support people at an extremely difficult point in their lives, is most welcome to apply.

If you can commit to one or two evenings shifts per month and are open to completing induction training which will assist you in this role, then we would love to hear from you.

To find out more or to arrange a chat please email [email protected] and we will get back to you
or visit https://getinvolved.mikeysline.co.uk/volunteer-with-us/

01/09/2026

28/12/2025

Not only is driving after drinking alcohol or taking drugs a serious crime, you can:

🚗 Lose your driving licence

📚 Lose your place at university or college

💼 Lose your job

💀 Cause a life changing injury or death Get home safely this Christmas.

Road Safety Scotland

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our clients and colleagues. 🎅🏻 The office is now closed for the festive period until Monday 5 January 2026. However, voicemails and emails will be checked regularly.

22/12/2025

Our power and phones are down. You can still leave a voicemail and these will be getting checked regularly. Hopefully back up and running properly tomorrow 🤞🏻

23/10/2025

CHANGE OF COURT TIME - ELGIN SHERIFF COURT

Notional Trial Diets and Summary Case Management Hearings that were set down to call at 2pm have been changed - will now call at 12 Noon.

You should attend at Elgin Sheriff Court no later than 11.45am.

If you are unsure of what type of hearing you have please don't hesitate to give the office a call 01343 556500

04/07/2025

MONDAY 7 JULY IS A COURT HOLIDAY FOR ELGIN SHERIFF COURT

ANY CUSTODIES WILL BE TAKEN TO INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT

14/04/2025

Let’s talk about Ketamine…

Once known mainly as an anaesthetic, ketamine is now increasingly used recreationally—and it's not without risks.

While it may seem harmless to some, regular ketamine use can lead to serious mental and physical health issues, including memory problems, bladder damage, and dependency. It can also increase the risk of accidents due to its dissociative effects.

What starts as a quick escape can quickly become a trap.

If you or someone you know is struggling with ketamine use, you're not alone.
Support is available through Arrows—whether it's for yourself, a friend, or a family member. You can reach out to us for advice, information, and support.

Let’s keep having honest conversations that save lives.

09/04/2025

Remember we are Moray's only firm who concentrate only on defence work in the JP Court, Sheriff Court, Sheriff and Jury Court and the High Court. Our team of experienced solicitors together with access to a wide range of highly experienced High Court Advocates are here for you.

So if you find yourself with an Undertaking to appear at Court, a citation from the Procurator Fiscal or in Police custody do not hesitate to contact us.

01343 556500
www.jamesmckay.uk
[email protected]

We are also Moray’s only firm authorised under the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s Police Station Duty Scheme to give advice and attend for Police Station interview 24 hours a day.