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 […]
BID Fort William’s Property Improvement Grant continues to support businesses across the town centre by helping them invest in their premises and enhance the look and feel of Fort William. One of the most recent businesses to benefit from the scheme is Legend of Arcade, a popular local gaming venue keen to refresh and modernise […]
Fort William, the outdoor capital of the UK, continues to set an example in community pride and environmental action. Thanks to a successful partnership between Keep Britain Tidy and the BID Fort William, a new cigarette waste reduction project has helped make the town cleaner, more welcoming, and more sustainable.
We will be attending the Partnering for Progress – Lochaber Community Event on Wednesday 12th November at The Nevis Centre, joining local partners and community organisations in a day focused on collaboration and regeneration. As part of the event, BID Fort William will be showcasing the shortlisted mural designs for the upcoming town centre art […]
Earlier this year, Fort William BID received ten fantastic mural proposals from artists across the Highlands and beyond – each offering a creative take on what makes our town unique. After an initial round of feedback from the community, local businesses, property owners, tenants, and the BID Board, three designs have been shortlisted. Now, we’d […]
We are inviting local voices to help shape the town’s next steps. We’re gathering quick, practical feedback on how we can improve the town centre – from retail and events to accessibility, signage, and visitor experience. Your views will directly inform upcoming BID projects, investment priorities, and partnership work over the BID term. Who should […]
BID Fort William was delighted to run a Halloween Art Competition with Inverlochy and Lundavra Primary Schools, celebrating young creativity while encouraging local spend in Fort William. The response from pupils was fantastic. A total of 170 pieces of artwork were submitted across both schools, giving judges Jim and Nicola McCallum of McCallum Art House […]
We are very pleased to share how the BID Fort William has contributed significantly to the festive enhancement of the town centre by funding new Christmas lighting infrastructure that will benefit businesses, visitors and residents for many years to come.
