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A young man in a grey top is being presented with a black hooded jumper with the word 'Leader' written in gold letters on the back. He is being presented with the jumper by Steve Walsh who is wearing grey trousers and a black jumper. They are in a gym hall setting with a Scottish Disability Sport pop up banner behind them.

Striking Gold at the Highland Boccia Finals

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A dedicated volunteer was presented with a prestigious gold hoodie at the Highland Boccia Finals…

Mar 13, 2026
A large group of school pupils wearing dark trousers and blue shirts and ties are standing in front of a banner that reads Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships. To the front of the group is a large bass drum and two of the younger pupils are holding competition shields.

Podium Success for High Life Highland’s Young Pipers and Drummers

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High Life Highland’s Youth Pipe Band and folk band Beira have enjoyed a successful trip to…

Mar 10, 2026
A very large group of primary school pupils, many of them wearing red jumpers. They are in a sports hall setting.

Sport Fèis fun for Skye & Lochalsh Pupils

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More than 150 pupils from P4–7 came together across two days in Skye and Lochalsh to take part in a…

Mar 09, 2026
Three people are standing behind a display board showing material about careers in leisure. The people are two men and one women. The two men are wearing black High Life Highland jumpers and the women, who is standing to the right is in a blue High Life Highland hoodie.

From classroom to career: Nairn pupils explore the world of sports and leisure

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A careers fayre and a pilot project, designed to help young people access careers in the leisure…

Mar 09, 2026
Children running on a sports field alongside a person in a green mascot costume.

More than £270,000 awarded to communities through Get Active Scotland fund

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Over 70 community groups across Glasgow and the Highlands have shared more than £270,000 to get…

Mar 05, 2026
A child looks at an illustrated storybook being held open by an adult in a library reading area.

Our libraries are putting the fun into fundraising!

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Craft fairs, bake sales, live music and more — come and support your local Highland library this…

Mar 04, 2026
A group of six people stands outside a school building holding a large blue flag that reads ‘School Sport Award Gold.’ The group is gathered on a paved area near the building’s entrance.

Seeing double: Ardnamurchan High School scoops two gold awards!

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Ardnamurchan High School celebrates a major double success with new Gold Awards.

Mar 03, 2026
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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
A group of children in coordinated tartan outfits standing indoors and holding a large shield‑style trophy together.

Young dancers shine at East Sutherland Primary Schools Ceilidh competition

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East Sutherland primary school pupils showcased their ceilidh dancing skills at the annual…

Feb 27, 2026
Exterior image of the Strathpeffer Pavilion

New era for Strathpeffer Pavilion

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High Life Highland and the Strathpeffer Pavilion Community Trust have announced that the Trust will…

Feb 18, 2026
A man in a pink High Life Highland jumper stands to the left while a woman in a black suit jacket and white top stands to the right. Between them is Eva Still, a girl wearing a dark blue hooded jumper. She has long brown hair.

Eva shines bright like a Diamond hoodie

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An Inverness teenager with a passion for sport – and singing – is the latest young person to be…

Feb 17, 2026
A woman with dark hair and a blue apron is sitting at a dining table. To her right is a man with dark hair and a beard. He is wearing a black jacket. On the table in front of them is a plate of loveheart shaped shortbread. They are in a dining hall area within the Victorian Market with food vendors in the background.

Love is all a (shortbread) round as Head Judge is revealed for World Champs

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The latest announcement ahead of the World Shortbread Championships, revealing the Head Judge.

Feb 12, 2026
A woman with dark hair is sitting on a brown sofa. Sitting to her right is a woman with red hair who is talking. There is a man to her right with his back to the camera. They are in a theatre setting.

Whose history is it anyway?

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To mark LGBTQ History Month, High Life Highland Archivist Catherine MacPhee has shared her recent…

Feb 11, 2026
A band of musicians on stage,p playing a variety of instruments with red and purple lighting effects. There are approximately seven musicians to the left and eleven to the right of the stage in a mixture of seated and standing positions. To the front in the middle is a conductor with his back to the audience. To the rear of the stage in the middle is a drummer and drum kit.

Have a big swinging day out with the Highland Youth Big Band

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A day of workshops followed by a concert with the High Life Highland Youth Big Band!

Feb 10, 2026
A young man with dark hair, wearing a yellow t-shirt. He is standing beside a swimming pool with a medal round his neck.

Travel funding scheme that supports talented athletes is open for applications

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The Athlete Travel Award Scheme, supporting performance athletes in the Highlands with travel…

Feb 06, 2026
Two paintings side by side on a white wall. Each painting is of a white mug with thistles on it, painting against a pale blue background. Both paintings are identical except the mugs face inwards towards each other.

Two new exhibitions open at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

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New exhibitions presenting compelling contemporary work across visual art and film get underway in…

Feb 05, 2026
A close up of a piece of Technogym gym equipment. There are weights and other gym equipment in the background.

A warm welcome awaits at Averon Leisure Centre open day

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The Averon Leisure Centre in Alness is the latest High Life Highland gym to undergo a makeover, and…

Feb 05, 2026
A lady in a red jacket and black dress is holding an awards certificate. On the right of the image another lady in a dark green jacket and pattern blouse is holding an award in the shape of a green apple. In between them is a high table with an oversized green apple statuette.

High Life Highland’s Puddles to Ponds project wins environmental award

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High Life Highland Countryside Rangers have been recognised in the National Green Apple Awards for…

Jan 30, 2026
Two women in black clothing wearing blue lanyards are standing behind a table with a white cloth and multiple items on it. Behind them is a Join High Life banner and a Spin to Win display.

Live the highlife at a leisure centre near you as membership roadshows hit the road

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Find out more about highlife membership at your local leisure centre - meet the team!

Jan 19, 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