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BUSINESS INSIGHT: There's still time for meaningful talk about Academy Street revamp plan

12 February 2024
BUSINESS INSIGHT: There's still time for meaningful talk about Academy Street revamp plan

BUSINESS INSIGHT: There's still time for meaningful talk about Academy Street revamp plan

12 February 2024

There is still time to ensure that change is done ‘with’ and not ‘to’ businesses and people, says our columnist.


BUSINESS FOCUS: Looking ahead to a packed year full of special events in Inverness

05 January 2024
BUSINESS FOCUS: Looking ahead to a packed year full of special events in Inverness

BUSINESS FOCUS: Looking ahead to a packed year full of special events in Inverness

05 January 2024

As we usher in a new year, there are a number of events to highlight.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: Things to do in Inverness to get into the Christmas spirit

08 December 2023
BUSINESS INSIGHT: Things to do in Inverness to get into the Christmas spirit

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Things to do in Inverness to get into the Christmas spirit

08 December 2023

Activities and gift inspiration in the run up to the big day.


They are people's champions in Inverness thanks to you

10 November 2023
They are people's champions in Inverness thanks to you

They are people's champions in Inverness thanks to you

10 November 2023

Festive spirit and community spirit often go hand in hand, says our columnist.


INVERNESS BID: Your voice matters to businesses the most

06 October 2023
INVERNESS BID: Your voice matters to businesses the most

INVERNESS BID: Your voice matters to businesses the most

06 October 2023

The final voting window for the BID City Centre Business Awards has now opened.


INVERNESS BID: Businesses should have a proper say on Academy Street plans

08 September 2023
INVERNESS BID: Businesses should have a proper say on Academy Street plans

INVERNESS BID: Businesses should have a proper say on Academy Street plans

08 September 2023

The future of the city centre will now be decided on Thursday, when the proposals are discussed by Highland councillors.


INVERNESS BID: Decision day ahead for Academy Street

04 August 2023
INVERNESS BID: Decision day ahead for Academy Street

INVERNESS BID: Decision day ahead for Academy Street

04 August 2023

An Our Voice, Your Future event will be staged to discuss the plans.


INVERNESS BID: Key question for Academy Street plan is: ‘If not this, what?’ We’d love for us ALL to help find an answer!

07 July 2023
INVERNESS BID: Key question for Academy Street plan is: ‘If not this, what?’ We’d love for us ALL to help find an answer!

INVERNESS BID: Key question for Academy Street plan is: ‘If not this, what?’ We’d love for us ALL to help find an answer!

07 July 2023

It is widely accepted that change and an aesthetic improvement of the area is highly desirable.


INVERNESS BID: We need reliable and affordable ‘greener’ alternatives to cars first

09 June 2023
INVERNESS BID: We need reliable and affordable ‘greener’ alternatives to cars first

INVERNESS BID: We need reliable and affordable ‘greener’ alternatives to cars first

09 June 2023

Well intended does not always work as well in practice, says our columnist.


LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Visitors bring the buzz back to the city centre

05 May 2023
LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Visitors bring the buzz back to the city centre

LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Visitors bring the buzz back to the city centre

05 May 2023

On Saturday, May 20 our Classic Vehicle Show with entertainment returns to Inverness city centre.


INVERNESS BID: Concerns continue to be raised with us about Academy Street plans

07 April 2023
INVERNESS BID: Concerns continue to be raised with us about Academy Street plans

INVERNESS BID: Concerns continue to be raised with us about Academy Street plans

07 April 2023

Most businesses are in favour of investment in the city centre where improvements are deemed to enhance the trading environment, says our columnist.


LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Making the debate ‘two wheels good, four wheels bad’ is unhelpful

10 March 2023
LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Making the debate ‘two wheels good, four wheels bad’ is unhelpful

LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Making the debate ‘two wheels good, four wheels bad’ is unhelpful

10 March 2023

The raison d’être of a BID is to be an effective, strong and representative voice for our city centre businesses on the matters key to them.


LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: So much to love with positive developments for Inverness area

14 February 2023
LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: So much to love with positive developments for Inverness area

LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: So much to love with positive developments for Inverness area

14 February 2023

Inverness BID is highlighting some dates for the diary of events in the Highland capital


LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: A big thank you from Inverness BID

10 January 2023
LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: A big thank you from Inverness BID

LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: A big thank you from Inverness BID

10 January 2023

The Inverness Gift Card allows us to put our local economy first and it can be spent in over 160 locally based businesses within the city centre.


LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Businesses are keen to be part of the conversation on traffic

09 December 2022
LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Businesses are keen to be part of the conversation on traffic

LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Businesses are keen to be part of the conversation on traffic

09 December 2022

The director of Inverness BID talks about the Academy Street proposals, and why it matters to business.


LORRAINE BREMNER McBRIDE: Exciting times for Inverness businesses in build-up to Christmas

04 November 2022
LORRAINE BREMNER McBRIDE: Exciting times for Inverness businesses in build-up to Christmas

LORRAINE BREMNER McBRIDE: Exciting times for Inverness businesses in build-up to Christmas

04 November 2022

It’s an exciting month for the city centre, according to Inverness BID director Lorraine.


LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: This great response shows very clearly that people really do love and support our local city centre businesses

14 October 2022
LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: This great response shows very clearly that people really do love and support our local city centre businesses

LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: This great response shows very clearly that people really do love and support our local city centre businesses

14 October 2022

Firstly, many thanks to everyone who took the time to vote for the Inverness City Centre BID awards (sponsored by the Inverness Courier).


LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Inverness city centre is a tourist magnet but progress needs to be made

15 September 2022
LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Inverness city centre is a tourist magnet but progress needs to be made

LORRAINE BREMNER MCBRIDE: Inverness city centre is a tourist magnet but progress needs to be made

15 September 2022

The Inverness BID director discusses the developments needed to improve the city centre.


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