They spend it at any participating shop, café, or service.
Money spent locally rather than online helps protect jobs, sustain independent businesses, and keep Fort William’s town centre vibrant, welcoming, and full of character.
• Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, and thank-yous.
• Flexible: spend across retail, hospitality, and services.
• Feel-good factor: every pound supports the town centre.
• New customers and increased footfall.
• Free to join and easy to set up.
• Marketing exposure via BID channels and map directory.
From local favourites to small family-run retailers and gift shops, every participating business is part of the effort to keep spending local. Explore participating businesses on the map. More are joining each week.
You can buy vouchers with cash in person from:
• Nevis Cycles
• The Bay Tree
• The Nevis Centre
• The Granite House
Participating Business:
Are we missing your business? Register here.
Customer purchases a Fort William voucher in person.
They spend it at any participating shop, café, or service.
A number of businesses have already signed up, like the Nevis Centre, The Granite House, Highland Soap and many more.
Business submits the voucher and is reimbursed by the BID.
Spend recirculates, supporting jobs and a vibrant town centre.
The Shop Local Fort William vouchers is now live!
Retailers, cafés, and service providers can register by completing the online sign-up form. Once approved, you’ll be listed in the “Where to Spend” directory and receive full instructions on redeeming vouchers.
The scheme is open to levy-paying businesses within the BID area. Certain levy-exempt organisations may be eligible for inclusion in marketing initiatives — please contact the BID office to check.
Locals and visitors will be able to purchase vouchers in person at designated sales points.
Nevis Cycles
The Bay Tree
Nevis Centre
The Granite House
Vouchers will be available in standard values (£5, £10, £20, £50), making them flexible for gifting.
Businesses submit redeemed vouchers to the BID for reimbursement. Payments will be made via cheque.
There is no additional cost for levy-paying businesses to participate. The scheme is funded and administered by the BID.
You’ll benefit from increased footfall, inclusion in BID marketing campaigns, and a share in voucher sales that keep money circulating in Fort William.