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New era for Strathpeffer Pavilion

Changes are underway at the historic Strathpeffer Pavilion, with the Strathpeffer Pavilion Community Trust (SPCT) set to take over the day to day running of the much-loved establishment from High Life Highland. High Life Highland has operated the building since 2017 and has been working in partnership with the SPCT, under a subcontracted management agreement,… Read more »Read more

Eva shines bright like a Diamond hoodie

An Inverness teenager with a passion for sport – and singing – is the latest young person to be awarded the prestigious Diamond Leadership hoodie. Former Millburn Academy pupil, Eva Still – a regular entertainer in the Victorian Market and Market Bar – received the coveted hoodie this week, which represents her amazing achievement of… Read more »Read more

Whose history is it anyway?

To mark LGBTQ History Month, which runs from the 1 February – 28 February, High Life Highland Archivist Catherine MacPhee has shared her recent experience, appearing at the ‘Out in the Hills’ Festival. Last month, I joined Dr Ashley Douglas in conversation for ‘Whose History is it Anyway?’ at Pitlochry Festival Theatre for Out in… Read more »Read more

Two new exhibitions open at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

Two new exhibitions get underway next week at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, presenting compelling contemporary work across visual art and film. The New Highland Graduates exhibition returns, after a break of 10 years, meanwhile visitors can also view who will be remembered here by artists Lewis Hetherington + CJ Mahony, programmed to co-inside with… Read more »Read more

A warm welcome awaits at Averon Leisure Centre open day

The Averon Leisure Centre in Alness is the latest High Life Highland gym to undergo a makeover! And you are invited to come and try the new kit and equipment for free at an Open Day on Saturday 21 February. The investment by High Life Highland includes state of the art Technogym equipment and refurbished… Read more »Read more

High Life Highland’s Puddles to Ponds project wins environmental award

High Life Highland’s Puddles to Ponds project wins environmental award A freshwater conservation project that has delivered both habitat and heritage benefits has been recognised with a Green Apple Award. Representatives from High Life Highland’s Countryside Rangers and Museum teams were in Edinburgh earlier this week to pick up the National Green Apple Gold Award,… Read more »Read more