The external elevations of Inverness Castle are being carefully restored and conserved in a phased manner. The first phase of restoration to the principal elevations facing the esplanade and the river are soon to be revealed as the scaffolding in that area is removed. The works have included expert conservation of stonework and pointing, restoration… Read more »Read more
On Saturday 2nd September, the Highland Archive Centre will once again be participating in the nationwide ‘Doors Open Days Festival’, Scotland’s largest free festival celebrating places and stories new and old. Based on Bught Road, Inverness, the Highland Archive Centre is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible, archives relating to the history of the… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland is working with Versus Arthritis, the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis, to regularly deliver a six-week programme called ESCAPE-pain. The ESCAPE-pain programme, supported by Orthopaedic Research UK, aims to deliver an active programme specifically for participants with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis, with the fundamental goal of increasing… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland’s Libraries in and around Inverness are delighted with the success of their Summer 2023 School’s Out Programme. Through the course of the six-week school holiday, the High Life Highland Libraries Teams across the Highlands area have put on a large and varied family-friendly programme of activities for highlife Members in the area…. Read more »Read more
Big Glasgow Comic Page (BGCP) brought its travelling Comic Convention (ComiCon) to Inverness for the first time ever, setting up at Inverness Leisure on Saturday 29th July from 10am to 4pm. The event has proved popular in its run up, with all workshop tickets selling out in advance for: Jurassic Class, Slime Making and Hero… Read more »Read more
As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre in Portree is responsible for archives relating to Skye and Lochalsh. High Life Highland is honoured to announce the new exhibition at the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, which aims to mark and celebrate the centenary of the repeopling of North Talisker…. Read more »Read more
The Rose Window, created in 1867 for the Methodist Church in Inverness, has begun its restoration process in the hands of experts from Iona Art Glass, specialists in conserving and restoring stained glass. The window will become a focal feature within the interior design for the new Inverness Castle Experience, visitor attraction, opening in 2025…. Read more »Read more
High Life Highland Rangers have an incredible roster of family-friendly, nature events lined up throughout August for members of the public to engage with and learn more about meadows. Kicking off with the ‘Thurso Riverside Bumblebee Safari’ on Wednesday 2nd August from 10am to 12pm, participants can learn how to safely catch and identify some… Read more »Read more
With each new season, Inverness Botanic Gardens are an explosion of colour and texture with borders planted to demonstrate a wide variety of plants and growing conditions, meaning there is always a display to delight to eye and engage the senses. Regular gardeners and seasonal volunteers are the powerhouse behind Inverness Botanic Gardens colourful success,… Read more »Read more
The first ever puppet show at Culloden Library was announced as a free bookable event part of High Life Highland’s ever-popular School’s Out programme. Inspired by the beloved and renowned Canadian storyteller, Robert Munsch, the puppet show followed the narrative of ‘The Paperbag Princess’ and other classic tales of dragons, fire, and children who want… Read more »Read more
