High Life Highland are running a community-driven initiative aimed at bringing joy, fun, and a sense of togetherness to Lochaber this holiday season.
The Fort William High Street Winter Scavenger Hunt takes place from Saturday December 2 to Sunday December 17 and is designed to encourage families to embrace the festive spirit, explore this charming town, and support local businesses.
Several businesses along the High Street will be joining hands to create a unique winter wildlife treasure hunt.
Each participating business will display a card in their store window, featuring a different species of local winter wildlife.
Families will then write down the names of the shops associated with each animal or bird they find.
Participants can return their completed answer sheets to the library and enter a prize draw for a chance to win an enchanting holiday hamper, filled with delightful surprises donated by local businesses including: Highland Bookshop, Granite House, Off-Beat Bikes, Fort William Library, High Life Highland’s Countryside Rangers.
This concept has been put together by High Life Highland’s Heritage Ranger, Michelle Melville, with support from the Ben Nevis Visitors Centre who have also funded items for the hamper.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these businesses for their support and enthusiasm, said Michelle.
“So come along and join us in making this holiday season in Lochaber unforgettable.
“Let’s come together, celebrate the magic of Christmas, and support our local businesses while doing so.
“Your support and participation will make this event even more special for our community and bring some joy to our High Street.”
Forms can be collected at the following participating shops on the high street: Tesco, GO outdoors, Cancer Trust, Mountain Warehouse, The Deli, Marshall’s, West Highland Cinema, West Highland Museum, Highland Bookshop, Granite House, Rain, Off-beat Bikes, Chalmers, WHSmith’s and Nevis Sport.
Alternatively, forms can be collected directly from the Fort William Library, or downloaded from High Life Highland’s Countryside Rangers webpage at https://hlh.scot/3uJMjx2.
For updates throughout the duration of the High Street Winter Scavenger Hunt, including hints and other cryptic clues, follow the Lochaber Countryside Rangers Facebook page.
Photograph: Pictured are Emma Leitch (left) from Fort William Library and Michelle Melville, High Life Highland’s Countryside Ranger. NO_F49_WinterScavengerHunt_23_FortWilliam