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Primary school girls set off from the start line at the McRobert Cup cross-country race on a bright winter's day.

Get ready for the McRobert Cup 2026!

Over 700 young runners take on Torvean Park for the biggest school cross-country event in the…

Mar 16, 2026
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

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

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

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

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

Mar 09, 2026
Swimming pool with marked lanes and flags hanging from the ceiling

Nairn Swimming Pool: Temporary Closure for Essential Upgrade Works

Nairn Leisure Centre's swimming pool will be temporarily closing for two weeks to allow essential…

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

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!

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!

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

Mar 03, 2026