A Business Improvement District (BID) is a defined area in which businesses work together and invest collectively in local improvements. It gives business owners a stronger voice, more influence, and the ability to shape decisions that affect their trading environment.
Across Scotland and the wider UK, BIDs have already helped hundreds of towns and city centres unlock new potential, attract more visitors, and enhance the everyday experience for businesses and communities alike.
From festive lights and family days to market weekends and cultural celebrations, we aim to fund and coordinate events that bring people together and boost the local economy year-round.
Our new voucher scheme makes it easy to give the gift of local shopping while supporting businesses right here in town. By choosing to spend with independent retailers and service providers, every pound stays in Fort William, helping to create jobs, strengthen businesses, and sustain a vibrant town centre.
We’re committed to creating a town centre that businesses and the community can be proud of. We aim to create a place that attracts footfall, encourages longer visits, and supports pride of place.
Highland Council has published the draft Fort William Integrated Transport Plan and is seeking input from businesses across the town.
Transport infrastructure directly affects trading conditions, staff access, servicing, customer movement and long-term investment confidence. It is important that local business voices are clearly represented in this process.
We encourage levy payers to review the proposals and complete the survey to ensure commercial considerations are fully understood.
We are delighted to announce that local artist Mark Faulkner’s design, Our Special Lochaber Oaks, has been selected for the new High Street mural. The project celebrates Fort William’s heritage and will include creative workshops with local primary schools and Room 13.
Strong communities are built by people who step forward, take responsibility and invest their skills where they matter most. That is exactly the opportunity now available at the Nevis Centre. Following a comprehensive structural review, the Nevis Centre is entering a new phase of development. Two senior roles are now open, offering the chance to […]
BID Fort William is pleased to announce the latest winners of the Shop Local voucher competition, with five residents each receiving £20 to spend in local Fort William businesses just in time for the festive season. The winners were: The vouchers are designed to encourage local spending during a key trading period, helping direct money […]
We are delighted to share some very exciting news. Following a strong response from the community, Mark Faulkner’s mural design has been selected for the new artwork at 129 High Street. Mark’s proposal, Our Special Lochaber Oaks, stood out for its deep connection to Fort William and the wider Lochaber area. Inspired by the sessile […]
