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
Member of the Month
October 2025
We are delighted to be featuring Goldwells as our member of the month for October. Goldwells is a business accountant that means business. The company has been advising businesses, contractors, freelancers and sole traders since 2002. With eight offices throughout the north of Scotland and expertise in accounting, tax and business support, Goldwells is respected for the role it plays in supporting clients with business advice that often goes beyond a traditional accountancy service.
To find out more, visit the website.
Office manager for the Nairn branch of Goldwells,
is Calum Stewart.
Having moved to Nairn in 2021 Calum is enjoying life in the town and being part of the community where he is a member of the Golf club, Curling club and a director of Nairn BID.
Joining Calum in the Nairn office are Mark and Laura. The team enjoy meeting clients face to face and being inspired by the determined, entrepreneurial spirit amongst people working in the Highlands so pop in to the office if there is anything they can help you with.