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A large group of primary school pupils in colourful bibs standing on an artificial football pitch in sunshine, with a World Cup trophy in the foreground

Competitions inspire Caithness pupils to get active!

Over 150 Caithness pupils took part in a World Cup football festival and netball tournament this…

Jun 05, 2026
Two pupils wearing "Leader" hoodies stand with Lord Lieutenant Joanie Whiteford beside the Portree RNLI lifeboat

Gold and platinum for Portree pair

Two Portree High School pupils earn gold and platinum hoodie awards for hundreds of hours of…

Jun 04, 2026
Prize-winning pupils from Farr Primary School holding their artwork and certificates at Bettyhill Library, with judge and artist Jim Wright

North Coast winners at Bettyhill Library

Young people from across the North Coast have brought a local legend to life through art and…

Jun 03, 2026
Martyn Bennett playing Highland bagpipes, wearing a white sweater

Musical memories of Martyn Bennett

Join us in Portree for a special evening celebrating the life, music and legacy of Martyn Bennett.

Jun 02, 2026
Sherand Esser Grant leading a Body Pump class at Craig MacLean Leisure Centre with a full room of participants lifting barbells overhead

Body Pump: what it is, what to expect, and why everyone gets mildly obsessed with it

Body Pump instructor Sherrand explains what really happens in a Body Pump class — and why hundreds…

May 28, 2026
Dr Emma Rushworth and Dr Beth Macfarlane, founders of Menopause Health Highland, smiling at the camera

Last chance to book our menopause wellness workshop

Only a few tickets left for our menopause wellness workshop in Inverness this June.

May 27, 2026
Watercolour painting of a Spanish church square with figures, labelled 'Tossa Church, 26th March 1959' by D.B. Keith

The life and art of David Barrogill Keith

A new exhibition in Thurso celebrates the remarkable life and artwork of Caithness artist David…

May 26, 2026
Two young children sit together at an antique wooden double school desk in a historic one-room schoolhouse. One child writes with a pencil while the other smiles cheerfully at the camera, resting their chin on their hand. A small slate writing board sits on the desk. Rows of period school desks and wooden plank floors are visible in the background.

Make the most of the summer holidays with High Life Highland

From Iron Age brochs to Britain's highest mountain — your guide to a brilliant Highland summer.

May 25, 2026
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Summer of Sport is here — and the Highlands is in on it

This summer, there's more sport on offer for children and young people across the Highlands.

May 25, 2026
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