Nairn town centre to get a makeover to assist with bounceback after coronavirus pandemic
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Nairn Connects BID has a packed schedule of initiatives for 2021 focussing on making the town even more tourist friendly.
The schedule follows a successful 2020 when the Nairn business improvement organisation supported firms with a "shop local" campaign.
Projects planned this year include painting street furniture, new signage, maps and interpretation boards, tidying up the High Street and a continuation of seagull control measures, hanging baskets and floral displays.
BID manager Lucy Harding said that despite the huge impact of the pandemic, it was important to look forward.
“Nairn BID is really taking a belt and braces approach and wants to ensure that Nairn is looking its best – not just for tourists but for our residents as well.
One of the first projects which will get under way is the upgrading of the picturesque shelters which are situated along the town’s promenade.
“We have three of these wonderful little shelters dotted along the seafront,” Mrs Harding said. “They are a great place to stop and rest and enjoy the views, but they need some TLC.
“We will be giving them a lick of paint, repairing the roofs and adding new maps and interpretation boards with information about the town. We are appealing for local tradesmen to get in touch if they are interested in helping us with this project.”
Last year despite the lockdown, a successful seagull nest reduction project took place with 183 nests and a total of 480 eggs being removed. This project will continue in 2021.
BID chairman Peter Gibson said the organisation was also looking at its events schedule.
“It’s not been easy for anyone and it’s been tricky planning events as the restrictions keep changing,” he said. “Ultimately, we want everyone to be safe. It’s not certain yet whether our usual events will go ahead, but we are looking at what we can do safely.”
Meanwhile, Kirstin Hamilton, Alex Williamson and Paul Geddes have been added to the BID’s board.
