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Denise smiling in the fitness suite at Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, surrounded by gym equipment.

Denise's journey: From walking through the door to losing eight stone

Denise shares how one small step through the door led to eight stone lost and lasting change.

Sep 22, 2026
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Why a gym membership is worth it — and what makes highlife different

A highlife membership is more than a gym pass — here's everything you actually get for £29.99 a…

Apr 23, 2026
Two women chatting and knitting together in a library

How to meet new people in the Highlands without the small talk

Skip the small talk. Craft groups, board games and community activities across the Highlands make…

Sep 23, 2026
Exterior of a modern museum building with large sunset image panels, beside a stone church spire

Two High Life Highland museums come together for landmark conference in Inverness

Highland Folk Museum and Inverness Museum & Art Gallery host a one-day collections conference this…

Oct 21, 2026
Exterior of a modern building with an orange-clad tower and stone entrance, on a sunny day

Discover your Highland roots at Family History Day

Trace your Highland roots at our free Family History Day at the Highland Archive Centre, Inverness.

Oct 15, 2026
Orange arrow sign reading “This way, happy haunting” on woodland floor

Are you brave enough to explore the Ben Nevis Spooky Trail this Halloween?

Witches, ghosts and zombie hands take over the woods at Ben Nevis Visitor Centre this Halloween.

Oct 14, 2026
A group of primary school boys in blue bibs and medals hold a trophy shield in a sports hall. An older man stands behind them.

Pupils bounce into action at successful Benchball Competition!

Around 90 East Sutherland pupils enjoyed fast-paced action, teamwork and fun at the ESSSA Benchball…

Oct 12, 2026

High Life Highland is Seriously Social when it comes to award nominations!

We’ve been shortlisted for four Seriously Social Awards, celebrating inclusion, sustainability,…

Oct 12, 2026
Young people in wetsuits lying on surfboards on a sandy beach while two instructors demonstrate

Summer of Sport goes to extra time!

Funding is still available to help Highland groups get young people active this autumn and winter.

Oct 08, 2026
Woman in a denim apron holding a cake stand of heart-shaped shortbread in a café

Food industry experts revealed as judges for inaugural World Shortbread Championships in Inverness

Meet the baking, food and publishing experts judging the first-ever World Shortbread Championships…

Oct 08, 2026
Group of primary school pupils wearing medals on a forest path, one holding a shield.

Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Loch Abar crowned Lochaber cross country champions

Ninety pupils from 18 Lochaber primary schools raced at Nevis Range. Here are the results.

Oct 06, 2026
Three crystal award trophies on a dark table

High Life Highland reveals i-care shortlist for People's Choice Award 2026

You sent over 200 nominations for our i-care People's Choice Award. Here are the final three.

Oct 05, 2026