Festive Fun Unleashed on the High Street
Fort William's Winter Scavenger Hunt – Festive Cheer Meets Community Heart
🌟 Get ready, Lochaber!
The curtain has risen on a Fort William festive event – the High Street Winter Scavenger Hunt, and what a spectacular launch it was! This event on Saturday morning (2nd Dec 23) a collaborative endevour by High Life Highland and the local business community, has transformed Fort William's High Street into a playground of joy, discovery, and communal spirit.
🎨 A Launch Day to Remember
The heartwarming launch at Fort William Library was nothing short of magical. Picture this: a library buzzing with excitement, filled with 18 enthusiastic children, their faces lit up with anticipation. Led by the inspiring Michelle Melville, High Life Highland’s Heritage Ranger, these young artists got busy crafting beautiful mice artworks, setting a tone of creativity and fun for the day. Their laughter and chatter were the perfect overture to the scavenger hunt that lay ahead.
🛍️ Shop, Spot, and Win
As the families spilled from the Library and onto High Street into a clear and crisp winters day, it was the children leading their parents, Scavanger lists in hand, eyes sparkling with excitement. With every wildlife card spotted, the excitement builds. Jotting down the names of the shops linked to each creature adds to the thrill. And the cherry on top? A chance to win a magical holiday hamper! Imagine the joy of discovering you've won a hamper filled with surprises, from a crafting kit to an eBike hire token!
🤝 Local Businesses: The Pillars of the Event
The heart of this event is the unity of Fort William’s businesses. From book vouchers to biking adventures, each participating store adds a unique sparkle to the prize hamper. Their generosity mirrors the community spirit that defines Lochaber and of course High Life Highland whose Ben Nevis Visitors centre has sponsored the event, and the High Life Highland Leisure team who have donated a months free family membership to the prize hamper.
🎉 A Community Effort Worth Celebrating
As we look back at the launch day, it’s clear that the High Street Winter Scavenger Hunt is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of community spirit, a testament to what can be achieved when people come together in joy and festivity.
To all who joined in on yesterday’s launch, and to those who will participate in the days to come, you’re not just part of a scavenger hunt; you’re part of a community’s heart and soul, part of what makes Fort William a special place during the holiday season.
Join the Festivities 🎄✨🛍️🎉 Ready to be part of this festive saga? It’s not too late! Pick up your forms at the participating shops or the Fort William Library. Stay tuned for hints and updates on the Lochaber Countryside Rangers Facebook page.
Scavanger Hunt finishes at 12 noon on 18th December when there will be a prize draw.
🎈 Lochaber, Let's Light Up High Street with Smiles, Shopping, and a Scavenger Hunt to Remember! 🎈