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
BID director Marie Matthews accompanied by Claire who supports BID with publicity and organises the events hit the town centre today to visit businesses.

Top of the agenda, as it often is, was the cleanliness and general tidiness of the town.
The pair spoke to managers or representatives from eight businesses and almost all of them spoke about Highland Council not pulling their weight when it comes to how the town centre looks and feels.
Marie and Claire visited Tradeway, Gelous, Brambles, Makes by Megs, Sky Delights, Swanson’s, The Nairn Woold Shop and Marie also chatted with Isla from the Brae’s Hair By Isla II.
The Nairn BID team are regularly contacting Highland Council with concerns about how the town looks. We also carry out a monthly litter pick with the team at Green Hive and following this “Board Walkabout” will bolster our efforts to take Highland Council to task.
There was lots of talk about the upcoming Summer Market which will take place on Saturday, July 11 with Makes by Megs and Swansons both booking stalls so they can be on the street and part of the market.
Another board walkabout will take place next month and this will be advertised on the Nairn BID Facebook page and in the Nairn BID newsletter.
The Nairn BID team is always happy to speak to the local businesses and if you want to arrange a visit or a chat, just email office@nairnconnects.com