Charlotte Wright, acting chief executive of Lochaber Enterprise said: "Lochaber Enterprise back the bid to make Lochaber 'The Outdoor Capital of the UK'.

"The Outdoor Capital initiative provides a great opportunity to boost confidence in the area - for businesses, locals and visitors alike - it ties in with many of the aims of the Local Enterprise Company.

"Lochaber has a well established reputation for tourism and outdoor activities, which has been developed over many years.  There have been many changes to the economy in recent years making it necessary to diversify and innovate, the Outdoor Capital concept embraces this change and offers the potential for economic regeneration, which Lochaber Enterprise fully support."