Breaking down barriers with wheelchair basketball There’s a saying, that it is ‘better to give than to receive’ – that sums up the spirit of volunteering in a nutshell. Yet by giving back, a person does receive – they receive a great deal of satisfaction knowing their efforts are helping to make a difference. And… Read more »Read more
Inverness is set to become the home of the World Shortbread Championships, with the first global battle taking place one year from now (21 November 2026). Building on the very popular Shortbread Showdown, which has been a staple in the Visit Inverness and Loch Ness calendar for the last three years, High Life Highland is… Read more »Read more
Pupils and staff at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh on the Isle of Skye are now proud recipients of the ‘We Make Music Schools Gold Award’ – an honour which recognises a well-established commitment to musical education and development. For the We Make Music Award, schools are encouraged to think about music-making activity right across the… Read more »Read more
On your marks, get set, GO! The very popular winter cross country series is now officially underway for primary pupils in East Ross and East Sutherland, with nearly 250 children taking part in this first race of six scheduled events. Invergordon Academy was the venue for the first cross country race last week, organised by… Read more »Read more
Tha buidheann de sgoilearan Gàidhealach air sealltainn gu bheil comasan ceannaird aca – sa Ghàidhlig – aig cùrsa sònraichte a chaidh a chur air bhonn o chionn ghoirid san Eilean Sgitheanach. Tha Tagh Ceannardas, an Duais SCQF Ghàidhlig a th’ aig Ìre 4 agus a th’ air a lìbhrigeadh le High Life na Gàidhealtachd ann… Read more »Read more
Libraries are important community spaces in the Highlands – they’re not just for borrowing books and quiet places for study – they are a hive of activity with clubs and groups making them home and where connections are made. To reflect this, the theme for this year’s Book Week Scotland, which runs from the 17… Read more »Read more
Talented athletes from across the Highlands are being supported through the latest round of the Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS), delivered through a partnership between sportscotland and High Life Highland. Featured in the second round of funding for 2025 are 16 talented Highland athletes competing at regional, national, and international level in sports including… Read more »Read more
It’s the news that readers in more rural parts of the Highlands have been waiting for – the first of two mobile libraries will be hitting the road within a matter of months. The first of two chassis has arrived in Scotland and is now undergoing its fit out at Cebotec in Falkirk, which is… Read more »Read more
A powerful spell was cast on Fortrose Library last week turning it into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Well for one night anyway! Almost 30 children aged 7-12 descended (no broomsticks required) on Fortrose Library for Harry Potter Book Night – all dressed up as their favourite characters – for an evening of activities… Read more »Read more
Inverness Leisure hosted the latest High Life Highland Hyrox Simulation (Sim) event at weekend (Saturday 1 November), with 70 competitors pushing themselves to the limit in what is described as the ultimate fitness race. High Life Highland has fully embraced the fitness phenomenon that is Hyrox with training classes taking place in highlife leisure centres… Read more »Read more
