Three inspiring projects in the Lochaber area have been awarded over £190,000 in fresh investment, bringing hope, energy and opportunity to the heart of the community.
The Community Regeneration Fund has confirmed a total of £192,367.55 in funding for 2025 and 2026, a significant step forward in supporting local ambitions.
This funding is part of a wider pot of more than £790,000 available to the region, aimed at projects that drive economic recovery, regeneration and resilience.
Chair of the Lochaber Area Committee, Councillor Kate Willis, welcomed the announcement and praised the impact these initiatives will have.
She said the funding goes straight to where it is needed most, helping deliver local priorities that reflect the needs and dreams of the people who live there.
It’s about making meaningful change in the places we call home.
From heritage to transport to culture, each of the successful bids represents a different strand of what makes community life in Lochaber rich and resilient.
At the top of the list is the much-loved Glencoe Folk Museum, which has secured £100,000 to develop new exhibition spaces and display equipment.
This support will help the museum protect and share the stories of the area with locals and visitors alike for years to come.
Also awarded was £82,500 for the Highland Council’s Corran Ferry Crew Transfer Vessel project, helping keep this vital link running smoothly and safely.
Reliable ferry services are a lifeline in Lochaber, and this investment shows a clear commitment to keeping the region connected.
Finally, £9,867.55 has been awarded to An Comunn Gàidhealach, supporting the delivery of the Royal National Mòd 2025, which is set to take place in Lochaber.
The funding will help cover costs for a fully accessible marquee, ensuring that Mòd events can be inclusive and welcoming for everyone.
All three projects bring something important to the table.
They celebrate the past, improve the present and look ahead to a stronger future.
The Community Regeneration Fund is made up of several funding streams, including the Highland Coastal Communities Fund and the Place Based Investment Programme.
Both are backed by the Scottish Government and designed to support long-term, sustainable development in the Highlands.
These investments are more than just numbers on paper.
They are practical tools that allow communities to shape their own future.
With strong local leadership, thoughtful applications and a clear vision, Lochaber is showing what regeneration looks like when it’s rooted in local pride.
Councillor Willis said the Committee is eager to follow the progress of each project and hopes to see long-term benefits that ripple across the region.
And in times like these, a little progress can go a long way.
