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Group of volunteers standing on a path in an outdoor setting with greenery and trees in the background. They are holding tools such as spades and wearing outdoor clothing.

Celebrating our ‘green’ volunteers

During Volunteers Week, High Life Highland is celebrating the incredible individuals who give their…

Jun 02, 2025
Person holding a smartphone displaying a High Life Highland booking page with images of a gym and Inverness Leisure Centre, along with text about leisure centre bookings and activities.

We’re beginning to upgrade our booking system

High Life Highland is upgrading its booking system to deliver a faster, more reliable experience…

May 28, 2025
Four decorative spoons arranged on a white background, including a silver ladle with a twisted black handle and three wooden spoons with carved spiral handles.

Enjoy a generous helping of spoons at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery!

Celebrate the humble spoon at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery’s new exhibition, Spoonful. Discover…

May 27, 2025
Large inflatable humpback whale displayed indoors on a wooden floor, with colorful text banners promoting a free event to meet the whale named Hope. The text mentions that the event is suitable for all ages and that children must be accompanied by an adult.

For a whale of a time head to Dingwall this weekend!

Discover the world of whales and dolphins at a free family event in Dingwall. Meet Hope, a…

May 27, 2025
Large group of school pupils standing together on a rugby pitch under goalposts, wearing different team kits in red, black, orange, and blue. Green grass and mountainous landscape with clear blue sky in the background.

Ardnamurchan show they have the advantage when it comes to rugby

Ardnamurchan dominated the recent inter schools rugby competition in Fort William, with strong…

May 26, 2025
Traditional stone-built cottage with a thick thatched roof, located in an open outdoor setting with grassy ground and wooden fencing. Two chimneys rise from the roof, and there are trees and additional buildings in the background under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

High Life Highland joins forces with museums on UK-wide collaborative programme

High Life Highland is joining a major UK-wide project, Going Places, to co-create touring…

May 16, 2025
Bright red wooden building with a corrugated metal roof, set in a grassy outdoor area with trees in the background. A sign above the door reads “D. McLean” and there is a bicycle leaning against the side of the building.

McLean’s shop stores a shed load of memories

Step back in time at the Highland Folk Museum and explore McLean’s Shop, a newly restored exhibit…

May 16, 2025
A colorful illustration of a cozy bedroom scene at night. Two child-like characters with antennae are sitting in bed reading a book together under a blue star-patterned blanket. Around the room are various playful details: a stuffed astronaut toy and a large furry creature lying on the floor, a small egg-shaped character sitting near a toy theater with animal figures, and teddy bears on a pink rug with crayons and paper.

Signing, singing and bedtime stories for Bookbug Week

High Life Highland libraries are marking Bookbug Week (12–18 May) with new Makaton sessions and…

May 12, 2025
Indoor sports hall with wooden flooring where a group of older adults are playing walking football. Players are wearing blue and white bibs and moving towards a yellow ball.

Connections and communities are crucial for our mental health

This Mental Health Awareness Week, discover how being part of a community can boost your wellbeing.…

May 12, 2025