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Impressive results at Lochaber schools cross country

Nevis Range was the location for the recent Lochaber Active Schools primary cross country races with more than 80 children taking part. 43 boys and 41 girls from across the region did their schools proud with some impressive results to show for all the training in the run up to the competition and the amazing… Read more »Read more

Renowned Scottish artist brings new work to Inverness

Ken Currie: The Crossing / An Turas Inverness Museum & Art Gallery will host an exhibition of recent work from internationally renowned Scottish artist Ken Currie this autumn from 11 October to 29 November. The exhibition, titled ‘The Crossing / An Turas’, features a series of paintings inspired by the landscape, history and people of the… Read more »Read more

Guising, Charms and Clues

Celebrate Samhainn at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery this October! This October Inverness Museum & Art Gallery invites families to explore the traditional celebration of Samhainn, the festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of the darker half of the year. Ness, the Witch, is preparing for Samhainn, the one night of the… Read more »Read more

Staying active with cancer is key

When faced with a cancer diagnosis, the last thing on many people’s minds is likely to be exercise but studies have shown that being active can greatly benefit a person physically, mentally and socially. This September is Wellness Month at High Life Highland – so we’re taking a look at how the charity can help… Read more »Read more

Highland launch for new £1.1m ‘Get Active Scotland’ Fund

London Marathon Foundation, sportscotland, High Life Highland and Glasgow Life announce new £1.1 million partnership fund to inspire activity in Scotland ‘Get Active Scotland’ launched in Highlands by Inverness-born Olympian Megan Keith, joined by pupils from Kinmylies Primary School for a special The Daily Mile in Bught Park Announcement comes ahead of this weekend’s Loch… Read more »Read more

Nature, Wellbeing, and how Countryside Rangers can Make Life Better

😀 High Life Highland Wellness Month Blog   By High Life Highland Senior Countryside Rangers, Eilidh-Ann Phillips and Andy Summers With High Life Highland’s Wellness Month underway, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the profound connection between nature and wellbeing — and to discover the ways your Countryside Rangers can help make that connection… Read more »Read more

East Sutherland schools had a splash-tastic time at gala!

The first event in the East Sutherland Schools Sports Association (ESSSA) calendar is always the P4-P7 swimming gala which took place earlier in the month, hosted at Sutherland Swimming Pool. Seven primary schools from the area took part with heats and finals in backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, medley relay and freestyle relay. All 56 pupils… Read more »Read more

Musical medicine is wonderful for wellbeing!

😀 High Life Highland Wellness Month Blog   By Dougie Galbraith, High Life Highland Music Tutor Music isn’t just something we enjoy, it can actually do wonders for our minds, bodies, and overall well-being. Learning and playing an instrument is a powerful way to keep your brain sharp, your emotions balanced, and even your body… Read more »Read more