Opt-in membership is available to businesses that either exist out-with the catchment area of Nairn BID, or whose property’s rateable value lies below the £1000 threshold, but still wish to support the BID and receive most of the benefits that members do. As Nairn BID exists for the improvement of Nairn as a whole then supporting the BID can be a valuable way of saying to your customers that you as a business are contributing to making Nairn a better place.
Opt-in members receive the same benefits as other members, they just don’t have the voting rights that levy area businesses do when it comes to the renewal ballot for the BID. For the five year business plan which outlines the main areas of spending and objectives of Nairn BID, please click here.
They can apply for free stalls at our events and markets, benefit from free marketing and promotion (website listing, social media sharing and member of the month), and attend our meetings, business workshops and networking events.
Nairn BID organises street markets along the High Street several times a year. The BID also runs Taste of Nairn, Wheels of Nairn and the Countdown to Christmas events.
If you think your business would benefit by being part of the BID and you would like to join, please fill in our application form. You can also send us a photograph and listing wording for the VisitNairn website.
Opt-in membership starts from £125 a year. Membership runs for our financial year from 1st October to 30th September. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch – office@nairnconnects.com
Wheels of Nairn – arrival details for entrants
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Wheels of Nairn on Saturday, September 19. Below, we have outlined the details for those who are bringing along a vehicle. People who are bringing a trade stand, food vendors and stallholders will be contacted separately.
Please arrive between 8am and 9am (motorbikes only please arrive 9am to 9.45).
We have hundreds of vehicles and stallholders to manage and are staggering the arrivals for different groups to try and minimise traffic disruption. If you do not arrive in your allocated time, we cannot guarantee entry.
Please display a sign in your windscreen indicating which category you have entered. This will help us get you onto the Links as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please wait until you are parked up and then ask a marshal.
You will be welcomed into the Nairn Links by our team of marshals via Cumming Street.
Instructions for Show & Shine and 2000 – present only
As you approach the Links from Cumming Street, please keep to the RIGHT, and turn right down Society Street and then left onto Links Place, all the way down. You will be shown where to enter the Links from here. Please also see the attached map/plan.
Instructions for Military and Commercial, Agricultural and Campervans
You will be located on the HILL on the left-hand-side of the Links.
Please display a sign stating ‘HILL’ in your windscreen.This will help us get you onto the Links as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please wait until you are parked up and then ask a marshal.
Motorbikes
Please arrive between 9am and 9.45am.
You will be located on the tarmac of the Links car park.
Instructions for ALL OTHER CATEGORIES
As you approach the Links, please keep to the LEFT and follow the instructions from the marshals.
Once you are located on your row, please go to the Nairn Rotary tent to collect your welcome pack which will include your Makes by Megs voucher which entitles you to a cup of tea or coffee and a sweet treat.
Key points:
Display your category in your windscreen.
Arrive between 8am and 9am for all vehicles EXCEPT motorbikes which should arrive from 9am to 9.45am.
Follow the marshals’ instructions.
Collect your welcome pack from the Nairn Rotary tent AFTER PARKING
No movement of traffic from 9.45am to 3pm. If you need to move your vehicle, please ask a marshal.
Please keep your engines switched off throughout the day. NO REVVING OF ENGINES.
Clubs
Please arrive between 8am and 9am. Please where possible, try and arrive together. We appreciate this is not always possible. We have hundreds of vehicles and stallholders to manage and are staggering the arrivals for different groups to try and minimise traffic disruption. If you do not arrive in your allocated time, we cannot guarantee entry.
Clubs will be located on the right-hand side of the Links as you approach it from Cumming Street. As you approach the Links from Cumming Street, please keep to the right, and turn right down Society Street and then left onto Links Place, all the way down. See the attached plan/ map. When you drive onto the grass from the bottom of Links Place, you will be directed to your area by a member of our team. Please feel free to use this space as you wish. Individual cars will not be judged, but there will be a Best Club Stand winner.
Please displaya sign in your windscreen indicating which CLUB you are. This will help us get you onto the Links as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please wait until you are parked up and then ask a marshal.
Once you are located at your stand, please go to the Nairn Rotary tent to collect your welcome pack which will include your Makes by Megs voucher which entitles you to a cup of tea or coffee and a sweet treat.
Key points:
Display your CLUB NAME in your windscreen
Arrive between 8am and 9am
Follow the marshals’ instructions
Collect your welcome pack from the Nairn Rotary tent AFTER PARKING.
No movement of traffic from 9.45am to 3pm. If you need to move your vehicle, please ask a marshal.
Please keep your engines switched off throughout the day. NO REVVING OF ENGINES.
