Your Welcome Week, sorted — on us
Starting at UHI? Whether you're beginning your first term or back for another year, High Life Highland is here to help you settle in feeling your best. As a UHI student or staff member, you can claim a completely free 7-Day Pass and explore everything we have to offer — no commitment, no pressure, just a week to discover what works for you.
What's included in your free pass?
Your 7-Day Pass gives you full access to a fantastic range of facilities and activities across our leisure centres. Here's what you can look forward to:
- Swimming pools
- Gyms (induction required)
- Group fitness classes
- Climbing walls
- Court activities like badminton, squash and table tennis
- Saunas, steam rooms and spa pools (where available)
How to claim your free pass
Getting started is simple. Just follow these three steps:
Step 1 – Register with your UHI email Fill in the short registration form below using your valid @uhi.ac.uk email address and choose your preferred start date.
Step 2 – Receive your confirmation A member of our team will verify your UHI status and be in touch to confirm your pass and get everything set up for you.
Step 3 – Walk through the door Visit your chosen High Life Highland leisure centre on your start date and start your free week. Our friendly team will welcome you, show you around, and help you make the most of every day.
Love it? Join with an exclusive UHI discount
Once you've experienced everything High Life Highland has to offer, we'd love to keep you here — and as a UHI student or staff member, you don't pay full price to stay.
For UHI students
| Membership Type | Standard Price | UHI Student Discount | Your Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Membership | £29.99/month | 30% off | £21/month |
| Family Membership | £44.99/month | 10% off | £40.50/month |
For UHI staff — Wellbeing Membership
| Membership Type | Standard Price | UHI Staff Discount | Your Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Membership | £29.99/month | 10% off | £27/month |
| Family Membership | £44.99/month | 10% off | £40.50/month |
Available at 24 Leisure Centres across the Highlands
Wherever your campus or halls are based, there's likely a High Life Highland centre near you — from Inverness to Thurso, Aviemore to Fort William, and everywhere in between.
See us at Welcome Week
We'll be out and about at these campuses throughout Welcome Week — look out for our team and pop-up banners at key sites, where you can ask questions, claim your free pass on the spot, or sign up to a discounted membership there and then.
- UHI Inverness : Tuesday 8th September
- Lochaber Campus : Tuesday 8th September
- UHI Inverness : Wednesday 9th September
- Thurso Campus : Wednesday 9th September
Ready to start?
There's never been a better time to take that first step. Register below with your UHI email and we'll take care of the rest — your 7 days of free access are waiting for you.
Good to know - terms & conditions
| Terms & conditions |
|---|
| This offer is available exclusively to UHI students and UHI staff with a valid UHI email address (@uhi.ac.uk) |
| The free 7-Day Pass is redeemable once per person |
| The pass is non-transferable and has no cash alternative |
| Campaign runs 31 August – 30 September 2026. If you redeem your pass on 30 September, it remains valid for seven consecutive days until 7 October 2026 |
| Fitness suite and strength & conditioning gym access requires a free induction |
| The following are not included: swimming lessons, personal training, small-group premium fitness sessions, Hyrox Sim Events, and Love to Swim private lessons |
| UHI student and staff membership discounts are subject to verification of current UHI status at the point of sign-up |
| Membership discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer |
| High Life Highland reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time |