A major BBC political discussion programme is heading to Fort William next month, with local people being invited to take part and have their say live in the studio.
BBC Scotland’s Debate Night will be filmed in Fort William on Wednesday 11 February, marking the programme’s first ever visit to the town.
The show brings together a panel of senior political figures and well known public voices, alongside a studio audience made up of local people whose questions and experiences drive the discussion.
Producers are encouraging people from Fort William and the wider Lochaber area to apply for free studio tickets, with the aim of reflecting real local voices and concerns on a national platform.
To get your free studio tickets from the BBC website click here
Debate Night is presented by Stephen Jardine and airs every Wednesday at 9pm on BBC Scotland, before being broadcast later the same evening on BBC One Scotland.
The Fort William programme forms part of a wider tour of Scotland, but organisers say the focus for each episode is firmly on the place it is filmed and the people who live there.
Audience members are given the opportunity to put questions directly to politicians, decision makers, and high profile guests, shaping the debate through their own stories, experiences, and opinions.
The programme is open to people from all walks of life, including parents, carers, students, business owners, frontline workers, retirees, and those just starting out in their careers.
Previous editions of the show have featured a wide range of guests alongside politicians, including actors, writers, musicians, sports figures, and entrepreneurs.
A message from the programme’s presenter encourages Highland voices to step forward.
“Debate Night is the only television programme of its kind in Scotland,” Stephen Jardine said.
“It gives you the opportunity to put your questions to the country’s decision makers and public figures, and we want people from across Scotland to have their say.”
Applications for free studio tickets are now open, with the BBC advising that completing the online form takes just a couple of minutes and can be done on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Those wishing to attend with friends or family are asked to apply individually.
For Fort William, the event offers a rare chance to bring local issues, perspectives, and lived experience directly into a national conversation.
