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Man cycling on a spin bike during an indoor cycling class

Never been to a fitness class before? Here's what to expect.

Nervous about your first fitness class? Here's exactly what to expect, step by step — no experience…

Sept 22, 2026
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.

Sept 22, 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…

Sept 23, 2026
Instructor kneeling beside a seated man with a resistance band around his knees, while another man uses a suspension trainer behind them

Living With Type 2 Diabetes: our support programme ahead of World Diabetes Day

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, discover how our five-week programme helps people manage Type 2…

Nov 12, 2026

Food operators invited to bring fresh flavours to Ben Nevis Visitor Centre

Local food businesses: we’re looking for an operator to serve visitors at Ben Nevis Visitor Centre.

Nov 04, 2026
Shortbread fingers and petticoat tails on a wooden board

More than 60 bakers set to compete as World Shortbread Championships go global

More than 60 bakers from the UK, USA and France will compete in Inverness this November.

Nov 04, 2026
A group of children holding certificates, with an adult crouching and giving a thumbs up

East Sutherland young people dive into an active October

82 young people across East Sutherland tried climbing, surfing and a first Mini Triathlon this…

Nov 02, 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