LOVE LOCHABER

Lochaber is the outdoor capital of the UK with stunning landscapes, including Ben Nevis, the atmospheric Glencoe and impressive coastlines.

Our aim is to expand the region’s population by 25%, so we’re making some space for our new neighbours. Since 2018, 265 new houses have been delivered across the region with a further 310 – 330 in the pipeline.

The future of Fort William

We’re ambitious for the future of our area. The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), and the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce have collaboratively developed a forward-thinking masterplan for Fort William’s town centre. Local people are an intrinsic part in shaping that future.

Explore jobs in Lochaber today

There are a diverse range of career opportunities across Lochaber with well known, large businesses and organisations operating across the region, including:

Mowi:

Mowi, the largest salmon processor in the UK, recently expanded its processing plant at Blar Mhor. Explore roles in this state-of-the-art facility, a key player in the thriving seafood industry.

BSW:

BSW, the largest sawmill in the UK, under new ownership, is driven by growth ambitions. Watch for opportunities in this dynamic industry as BSW continues to evolve.

Alvance:

Alvance, the last remaining aluminium smelter in the UK, has plans for a major development. Explore career prospects in this industry at the forefront of sustainable aluminium production.

SSE:

The Coire Glas Pump Storage Hydro Scheme project, a £1.5 billion hydro scheme, is the largest infrastructure project in Scotland this century. Explore career paths in this groundbreaking initiative that contributes to Scotland’s energy future.

UHI North, West and Hebrides is Scotland’s newest college with 19 campuses and centres networked across the North and West Highlands, Skye and Outer Hebrides, covering a geographic area larger than Wales and 40% of Scotland’s coastline.

As one of the largest partners within UHI, a regional further and higher education partnership, UHI North, West and Hebrides delivers flexible, supportive learning from access level to PhD to suit more people, at more levels, for more reasons, so our students develop the skills they need now, and in the future, for learning, life, and work. 

Its courses are deeply rooted in the culture, location, and landscapes of the region. So, in Lochaber and its surrounding areas,  you’ll find subjects to study which include Adventure Tourism, Maritime & Aquaculture Studies, Creative Arts & Music, Sustainable Development and Gaelic as well as other opportunities to study from access to degree and postgraduate level in a range of more traditional subjects too. 

If you are thinking about basing your business in Lochaber, you’ll find experienced and supportive industry and public sector partners ready to help.

Please join Lochaber Chamber of Commerce and Highlands and Islands Enterprise in supporting this community driven campaign and share on social why you #LoveLochaber.

For enquiries on growing in or relocating to Lochaber, please contact lovelochaber@lochaberchamber.co.uk
Say yes to your new life in Lochaber.