New board members for BID

Nairn Connects BID is delighted to welcome two new board members, Jane Christopherson and Kirstin Grant MBE.

Jane, who owns Inverwick Cottage and Yoga Snowdrop, has taken on the role of treasurer after Calum Stewart stepped down from the role. 

Jane has over 30 years’ experience in both technical and managerial roles in the public and private sector with recent governance and financial management experience in the charitable sector.  In her role with Nairn BID, she wants to promote Nairn as a location of choice for visitors and one which they will return to time and time again. 

She believes the BID allows the business community to come together to act as one voice and therefore achieving greater things than a stand-alone entity can.

Meanwhile, Kirstin who founded KG Scotland, a wellness and cold-water sea swimming community which offers guided cold-water immersions, paddleboarding, wellness retreats, and off-grid camping escapes, believes her role is meaningful because it’s rooted in a place that she truly loves.

She said: “There’s a real sense of community that you don’t find just anywhere, where everyone looks out for one another and takes pride in where we call home. Surrounded by such a beautiful area, rich in character and charm, I feel incredibly fortunate to contribute to something that serves this town. It’s not just about business – it’s about being part of a place that means so much to me, and I’m proud to play my part in helping Nairn to thrive.”

Lucy Harding, Nairn BID manager said: “I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Calum who has stepped down as a director. His input and expertise in finance was a real asset to the skills of our whole board and we wish him well.”

She added: “We are delighted though to welcome both Jane and Kirstin. Both have such passion and diverse experience in running businesses, they are going to bring a wealth of knowledge to our team, setting a great route forward for Nairn’s future.”