BID Fort William is pleased to announce our partnership with DYW West Highland to deliver a brand‑new business event for the region: Connect & Elevate 2026, taking place on Thursday 19 November 2026 at The Nevis Centre. This full‑day gathering has been designed with one clear purpose – to create meaningful value for local businesses. […]
Overview This winter, 3 Wise Monkeys Climbing ran a six‑round indoor climbing competition series, bringing together climbers of all ages and abilities from across our local community. The series built on the success of previous years while introducing meaningful improvements in inclusivity, route quality, and event promotion. Thanks to funding support from BID Fort William, […]
BID Fort William is proud to continue supporting local businesses through its Property Improvement Grant scheme, designed to help levy payers invest in the visual and structural enhancement of their premises. These improvements not only uplift individual properties but also contribute to a more vibrant, welcoming, and professional business environment across Fort William. The following […]
ID Fort William is pleased to welcome Marie McMillan, Chief Officer at Voluntary Action Lochaber, as a new Director of the BID. Marie brings significant experience from the third sector and has strong working relationships across community organisations, charities, public bodies and local partners throughout Lochaber. A Strong Background in Partnership Working Through her role […]
BID Fort William welcomes the news that Highland Cinema has officially completed its move to charitable status, recognised by the Scottish Charity Regulator from 1 February 2026. This is a positive step for Fort William and one that matters for levy payers, as Highland Cinema is a key part of the town centre offer and […]
BID Fort William now has a seat on the FW2040 Board, strengthening the direct link between local businesses and long-term place planning for Fort William. FW2040 is a partnership-led programme bringing together public, private and community interests to coordinate investment, infrastructure planning and regeneration priorities for the town. By joining the Board, BID Fort William […]
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 […]
