Call to traders operating on Nairn Common Good property to register with Highland Council
Highland Council is reminding traders to register if they are operating on Nairn Common Good Property.
Common Good land, which is managed by Highland Council on behalf of Nairn residents, includes the Links, The Bandstand, most of the West and East beaches and the Riverside area of the town.
Traders operating from these properties must register with the council in order to ensure that they have full public liability insurance, proper risk management and safeguarding procedures in place.
A council spokesperson said: “Traders are also required to pay a small letting charge for the ongoing maintenance of the Common Good. This applies to anyone trading on the Links, including: bootcamp, water sports, yoga or any other wellbeing providers who are not operating under rights of access.
“Only traders who have registered with the Highland Council can display the Highland Council logo on their advertising and any member of the public paying for services on the Common Good should only do so if the trader is properly registered.
“Any personal injury resulting from a business operating out with the permission of Highland Council on the Common Good may not be covered by an insurer.”
The commercial use of areas of Nairn Common Good land is subject to charges - with Nairn residents being able to use the Bandstand or the Team Hamish seating area at the links for free for non-commercial purposes and weddings.
More information on the Nairn Common Good Fund Charges for 2024/25 can be found on the council’s website.
Responsible parking is also encouraged within the area when holding an activity.
Traders should contact lynne.staines@highland.gov.uk to register with Highland Council or if they require further information.
