This press release was issued by Parkinson’s UK on 5th June. Parkinson’s UK has produced a new video showcasing the power of physical activity for people with Parkinson’s. The three-minute film focuses on weekly classes held at Inverness Leisure. Parkinson’s UK has been working closely with High Life Highland and NHS Highland to train instructors… Read more »Read more
Massive apologies to everyone who tried to book Schools Out activities this morning. Due to unprecedented demand, we experienced technical difficulties that have caused problems with accessing the system and checking-out. In addition, our call centre has seen an influx of calls which has added to the inconvenience. Our IT team have been working hard… Read more »Read more
A partnership initiative that allows members of fitness schemes across nine Scottish regions to access local facilities in these areas at no extra cost, has welcomed a new partner with Live Life Aberdeenshire coming on board. Instigated by High Life Highland in 2019, the LeisureLink Partnership means that when people are on holiday or working… Read more »Read more
A new exhibition by internationally renowned UK artist, Charlotte Hodes, opens at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery this weekend. ‘Conversations en Plein Air’ (Conversations in the Open Air) depicts a joyful, colourful and poetic picnic, taking place from 1st June to 20th July. The theme of the picnic has many art historical references from the French fête… Read more »Read more
Inverness Leisure is once again hosting the spectacle that is ‘Beating Retreat’, performed by High Life Highland’s brilliant young musicians next month – and it is not to be missed! Taking place on the afternoon of Sunday 16th June, this miniature tattoo marks the debut performance of High Life Highland’s brand new youth pipe band,… Read more »Read more
Ever fancied experiencing life in the time of the Jacobites? For fans of ‘Outlander’ there is an opportunity next month to get an insight into the lives of characters Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall as the Highland Folk Museum celebrates Outlander Day on Saturday 8th June. The High Life Highland attraction at Newtonmore was used… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland’s new youth pipe band is really going places! Belgium to be precise, to take part in a special competition and festival in September. To help them get there – as well as rehearse and perform closer to home – they are looking for a business sponsor to support them over the next… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland’s Adult Learning is affirming its identity as a lifelong, life-wide and people-centred service with a new name! Launching during Adult Learners Week (18th-24th May), ‘Learning for Life’ is the new title for High Life Highland’s essential skills provision. The service will continue to provide the established offer of adult literacy, adult numeracy, digital… Read more »Read more
Numerous studies show that taking part in physical activity is one of the best things that people can do for their physical and mental health and during Mental Health Awareness Week (13th – 19th May), High Life Highland is highlighting the variety of classes and services it has to offer to support everyone with their… Read more »Read more
An annual celebration of songs, stories and rhymes, Bookbug Week gets underway next week with a whole host of activities happening across High Life Highland libraries. National Bookbug Week takes place from 13th May – 19th May, with this year’s theme being all about saying ‘hello’ in recognition of the many different languages spoken by… Read more »Read more
