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Welcome to our new website – here's what's changed

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Discover what's new on the High Life Highland website and how it works for you.

Mar 02, 2026
Street view of the Northern Meeting Park Pavilion entrance.

Don’t miss this wheelie good opportunity – saddle up for bike hub concession!

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High Life Highland is looking for a business to operate the Northern Meeting Park Bike Hub.

Jan 16, 2026
A group of nine young ice hockey players in red and blue hockey tops. They are wearing helmets and holding up ice hockey sticks. They are in an ice rink.

New year, new funds for Highland clubs thanks to Get Active Scotland

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The first recipients of Get Active Scotland funding from High Life Highland are announced with more…

Jan 15, 2026
Three plates of round shorbread biscuits on a table covered with a dark tablecloth.

Categories and host revealed for first World Shortbread Championships

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The first World Shortbread Championships are taking place in Inverness in November. Today we reveal…

Jan 06, 2026
13 people standing in front of a football stand. Among them are seven young people holding up yellow hooded jumpers.

Yellow hoodies to support mental health

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The High Life Highland Leadership Programme is all about the hoodie and now a new colour has been…

Dec 22, 2025
A comic strip showing two people waving off a steamer boat.

Angus Òg Hits the Big Screen

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New BBC Alba Documentary Brings Scotland’s Favourite Highland Rogue Back to Life This New Year’s…

Dec 19, 2025
A mobile phone showing the HLH app on the screen being held by a man's hand.

IT investment is making life better for highlife customers and staff

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A brand new leisure management system has gone live making life easier for customers and staff.

Dec 15, 2025
A group of 12 young people lined up in a sports hall with blue curtains behind.

From Minecraft Moves to Eden Court: Pupils Dance Their Way Through Winter

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Primary pupils across Badenoch and Strathspey are stepping into winter with energy and creativity…

Dec 10, 2025
A woman in a dark jumper with blonde hair is showing a group of three children in red jumpers, along with two other adults, how to make homemade bird food. They are sat at a long table with a green tablecloth within a library setting.

Funding boost for libraries throughout the Highlands

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New funds have been awarded to support climate engagement initiatives in High Life Highland…

Dec 08, 2025
Two elderly people in wheelchairs wearing Santa hats with a young girl in a purple jumper and a small girl in front in a blue jacket. In the background a lady in a pink jacket. They are all singing.

Countdown to Christmas is on with debut performance of Bee the Change Choir

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A brand new intergenerational choir stole the show at Nairn's Christmas lights switch on.

Dec 02, 2025
A man in a white jumper and blue jeans sits on a yellow seat in front of a collection of bags alongside him is a man sitting on a pink seat dressed as Spiderman.

New exhibition showcasing Scotland’s favourite hobbies opens in Inverness

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An exhibition dedicated to our hobbies opens this weekend at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery.

Dec 01, 2025
Eight female basketball players with one holding the winners shield. All are wearing red tops, black shorts and red socks.

East Sutherland pupils ‘score high’ at basketball tournament

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The East Sutherland primary schools basketball competition was a slam dunk success, with thrilling…

Nov 26, 2025
Female wearing blue jumper holding standing in a gym. She is holding a Hyrox certificate.

Lochaber Leisure praises ‘star’ colleague

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An inspiring member of the Lochaber Leisure Centre team has narrowly missed out on an award at the…

Nov 25, 2025
A man wearing a suit, sitting in a wheelchair in front of a blue background. He is holding an award.

Breaking down barriers with wheelchair basketball

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Shining a light on one of High Life Highland's hardest working volunteers!

Nov 24, 2025
A male in a suit and tie with two females either side of him. The female on the left is holding an award as the female on the right look son.

Gold award recognises commitment to music at Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh

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Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh celebrates special music award.

Nov 20, 2025
Three plates of round cut shortbread on a blue tablecloth and leaflets nearby.

Shortbread World Champs – the countdown is on!

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Prestigious contest set to take place at Inverness Leisure next year.

Nov 20, 2025
12 young people lined up wearing gym kit standing on a playing field.

Active Schools cross country series kicks off at Invergordon

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Active Schools launches its cross country series in Invergordon, with pupils competing…

Nov 18, 2025
Two female librarians holding up books with blue background.

Libraries reach out the hand of friendship to celebrate Scottish Book Week

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There's a bonanza of activities happening to celebrate Scottish Book Week.

Nov 10, 2025
Young woman in blue jumper with long dark hair, standing in a garden. She is standing side on and looking at the camera.

Support for young athletes with travel awards

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Travel awards from High Life Highland help young athletes access competitions, easing costs and…

Nov 07, 2025
Mobile library van parked on a rural road near the coast, with grassy fields and hills in the background.

New mobile libraries a step closer as first chassis arrives in Scotland

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High Life Highland moves closer to launching new mobile libraries as the first vehicle chassis…

Nov 06, 2025
8 children having fun dressing up as witches and wizards inside a library

Spell binding night at Fortrose Library

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Fortrose Library delights families with a magical storytelling evening filled with crafts, costumes…

Nov 03, 2025
A group of seven young girls in pale blue tops and sportswear. They are in a sports hall and are holding up a winners shield.

Benchball bonanza for East Sutherland pupils!

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Benchball tournament gets pupils buzzing in Golspie!

Oct 16, 2025
Four young people - two boys and two girls - wearing purple tops and sports wear are holding up a winners shield and wearing medals. They are standing outside a cabin.

Impressive results at Lochaber schools cross country

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Schools go for it at Lochaber schools cross country.

Oct 08, 2025
A painting depicting a somber man and a woman in black clothing in a small sail boat.

Renowned Scottish artist brings new work to Inverness

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An exhibition of recent work from internationally renowned Scottish artist Ken Currie is on show…

Oct 07, 2025
A large building with a curved feature to the right and a glass frontage to the left. There is a church steeple in the background.

Guising, Charms and Clues

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This October Inverness Museum & Art Gallery invites families to explore the traditional celebration…

Oct 06, 2025
A colorful illustration of a cozy bedroom scene at night. Two child-like characters with antennae are sitting in bed reading a book together under a blue star-patterned blanket. Around the room are various playful details: a stuffed astronaut toy and a large furry creature lying on the floor, a small egg-shaped character sitting near a toy theater with animal figures, and teddy bears on a pink rug with crayons and paper.

Signing, singing and bedtime stories for Bookbug Week

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High Life Highland libraries are marking Bookbug Week (12–18 May) with new Makaton sessions and…

May 12, 2025
Ten people, including four senior school pupils are stood in front of a white building on a sports field. In front of them are two blue wheelie bins with Kit For All branding on them.

‘Kit For All’ will help more young people get active in Inverness

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Inverness High School pupils are leading the way with a new initiative which involves establishing…

Apr 04, 2025
11 adults in a variety of coloured sportswear standing outside the Thurso Leisure Centre. There is a large blue Thurso Leisure Centre sign to the left of the group.

Thurso Leisure team stepping up to help local children

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Leisure team are stepping out to support Cash for Kids

Apr 02, 2025
A young school pupil holding a winners shield. She is wearing dark clothing and standing beside and adult female in black leggings and a blue jacket. They are in a school hall setting and there are two older boys in the background.

Sutherland school pupils smash it at badminton!

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P6/7 pupils have a smashing time at badminton tournament.

Mar 28, 2025
A group of primary school boys lined up ready to start a running race in a park.

Primary pupils set the pace at McRobert Cup

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The 20th McRobert Cup was held at Torvean Park with over 750 pupils taking part.

Mar 27, 2025
A display of three pots made from wood, placed on three wooden plinths, in an art gallery setting.

The natural world inspires works of art

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New exhibitions highlight how artists draw inspiration from coastal landscapes and woodlands to…

Mar 25, 2025
A young woman is standing holding a flute and a large trophy. To her right a young man is sat at a piano and behind him is a young woman holding a violin.

Portree flute player wins Highland Young Musician of the Year

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Megan Campbell from Skye wins the prestigious music competition held in Inverness.

Mar 24, 2025
A large group of high school pupils of various ages are gathered together in a sportshall. One pupil is in a wheelchair.

Good luck to Highland students at Boccia Champs!

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Inverness pupils are taking part in the Scottish Disability Sport National Schools Boccia Finals

Mar 21, 2025