From pipes to pianos and from bass drums to brass, there are many opportunities in the High Life Highland music service for young people to develop their musical talents. Some will enjoy learning, playing and performing just for fun, while many others go on to pursue professional musical careers. For two former High Life Highland… Read more »Read more
Not a library user? High Life Highlands wants to know why! High Life Highland is keen to find out why people don’t use their local library – so members of the team will be popping up at various places and events in the next couple of weeks to ask people why? There is also the… Read more »Read more
From craft fairs and books sales to coffee mornings and musical performances, High Life Highland libraries will be looking a little different next week (10th-16th March) as they host a series of fundraising events. The charity is keen to shine a light on its library service and boost donations to help support continued investment in… Read more »Read more
The Highland Council and High Life Highland have announced the purchase of two new mobile libraries, with the vehicles being ready to hit the road this summer. Mobile libraries are a crucial part of community life throughout the Highlands, but an aging fleet has made mobile library provision challenging for some time. The Highland Council… Read more »Read more
They say volunteering is one of the most satisfying, worthwhile things you can do – it can be good for you both mentally and physically. High Life Highland is always on the lookout for willing volunteers across its services – whether it’s research in the archives, weeding in the Inverness Botanic Gardens, a beach clean… Read more »Read more
An intrepid group of ten senior gym goers with a collective age of 837 decided to take on a recent challenge at the Leven Centre Open Day, raising an amazing £2237.50 to help young carers. Tutor/coach with High Life Highland, Maria MacDonald helped set the challenge, which involved participants choosing 10 exercises to complete from… Read more »Read more
With Valentines Day just around the corner, we’re seeing a flurry of red and pink love hearts but what about real hearts? A healthy heart is something everyone needs so what happens when something goes wrong? At High Life Highland – in partnership with NHS Highland – cardiac rehabilitation classes in 2024 helped over 100… Read more »Read more
Carrbridge snowboarder Emily Rothney (16) will represent Team GB in the up-and-coming Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Georgia. Emily has been making a big impression on the European circuit this winter and says it’s a dream come true to be selected for Team GB for this winter sports extravaganza in Bakuriani next month (9th… Read more »Read more
The formation of four new Green Hubs across High Life Highland Libraries aims to transform these locations into innovative centres for community climate engagement. Highland Libraries Green Hubs will promote community involvement and awareness on environmental issues by demonstrating affordable and practical ways for communities to come together and care for the planet. Funding has… Read more »Read more
The lead singer of Scottish band Tide Lines says he owes his career to the experiences and opportunities he was given growing up in Lochaber and being involved in Highland Young Musicians. Robert Robertson was the guest performer at a special High Life Highland ceilidh at the weekend (25th January), which was organised to raise… Read more »Read more
