The Highland Weigh

by Amanda MacArthur in Nairn, Highland Council, United Kingdom

We did it
On 6th November 2022 we successfully raised £5,690 with 57 supporters in 35 days

The Highland Weigh, bringing zero-waste shopping to Nairn and creating a community hub in our cosy veggie cafe.

by Amanda MacArthur in Nairn, Highland Council, United Kingdom

Who we are

I'm Amanda, the founder of The Highland Weigh. I have a nursing background, a passion for the environment and a love of the Highlands. The rest of our team have varied backgrounds but share common concerns for our planet and a desire to offer sustainable options for consumers in The Highlands.

The Highland Weigh is a social enterprise. Our profits will go towards our social and environmental objectives.

Our Mission

The Highland Weigh has a mission to reduce plastic and food-waste. 

There are better ways to shop and cook that don't involve single use plastic and food waste. And actually, it's fun and engaging. 

The store will dispense dry goods through gravity dispensers. Household cleaning products and toiletries can be dispensed into the customers' containers. 30 core products will be sold at a reduced price to eliminate the need to choose between affordability and plastic free.

We are working with local producers to sell their incredible Highlands and Islands products with as little packaging and waste as possible. Local Rapeseed oil, milk, ice-cream, Kombucha, soaps, jams and sauces to name just a few.

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More than a store ...

The Highland Weigh wants to be more than a zero-waste store, we aim to create a community hub in our cafe, where the local community can hold and attend events, workshops and talks. 

  • Mending and Repairing
  • Wildlife friendly gardening
  • Mini-quilt workshop
  • Gut health
  • Christmas crafts

Cooking skills and recipes can be exchanged, children can 'swap shop' toys and books. 

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Why are we crowdfunding? 

We have secured a rather cool space, to make a home for The Highland Weigh. Refurbishment is currently under-way.

It's not the easiest time to start a new business ... we could have waited. But the environmental and social  aims of the business are required now. We can't really wait for lower fuel bills, an end to wars, no pandemics. So we decided to go for it!

In the Highlands there's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing! So we are putting on our wellies and wading it!

We thought long and hard about crowdfunding at this difficult time. How could we ask for support when so many people are struggling?

The Highland Weigh store in Nairn required updating and adapting. It's a great space and in an ideal location on the High Street. We are problem solving, in order to create a warm, inviting shop space and put in place the equipment to make the shopping experience as enjoyable as possible

We hope you will see our various rewards offer you the opportunity to support our endeavors whilst also benefiting from some great discount and vouchers. 

Thank you

Amanda and The Highland Weigh team x

Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£35 or more

10% Highland Warrior (90% eco warrior)

For your generous donation you will receive 10% off all your weighed goods for 12 months. That's 10% off your cereals, rice, pasta, washing up liquid, sweets .... anything you take to the scales. Thank you ... enjoy x

£60 or more

20% Ninja Highlander (80% eco ninja)

For your generous donation we are giving you 20% off your weighed goods for 12 months. That's 20% of pasta, lentils, herbs, washing solutions and so on... anything you take to the scales. Enjoy x

£80 or more

Highland Supporter

Your kind donation will assist us in the delivery of our environmental and social aims in the community. The creation of a community hub, a space for projects and workshops, a reduction in plastic and food-waste. We'll make you a cuppa and cake and lets chat about the possibilities :)

£100 or more

Hefty Highland Voucher

Thank you for supporting The Highland Weigh. We will be giving you a £100 voucher to spend on anything you wish on-line (www.thehighlandweigh.co.uk) or in-store, this includes the coffee shop. Enjoy x

£250 or more

Hello Business Friend

Thank you for being a company that supports the endeavors of The Highland Weigh. We would like to offer your entire team 10% off their weighed goods for 12 months. And we will acknowledge you as a friend and supporter of The Highland Weigh on our social media and on our great big blackboard in store (chalk is more eco than flashing lights:). Thank you .... enjoy x

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