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A sepia-toned historical photograph showing a group of women known as the herring girls. They are dressed in heavy aprons and work clothes, sitting and standing among wooden barrels, likely used for storing fish.

Wick launch for touring exhibition celebrating the herring girls

Wick, once known as the herring capital of Europe, hosted the Scottish launch of Following the…

May 01, 2025
A group of children standing in a row outside a light-colored building with a dark roof. They are wearing different sports outfits and each child has a medal around their neck

Brora win big at primary schools cross country event

Ten schools competed across P4–5 and P6–7 boys’ and girls’ races, with over 100 runners taking…

Apr 30, 2025
A runner wearing a blue sports jersey with a white emblem and black leggings splashes through a muddy water section during a cross-country race.

Travel award scheme boost for talented Highland athletes

A travel award scheme is helping talented young Highland athletes access competitions and progress…

Apr 25, 2025
An indoor sports hall with a group of people playing a game of walking football. The wooden floor is marked with white and red court lines, and two small goals are positioned against the grey wall. Several players wear bright orange bibs, while others wear casual sports clothing. A blue football is in play at the center, with one player about to kick it while others move into position. The hall has high ceilings with metal beams and bright overhead lighting, and curling targets are visible on the walls.

Take a sporty approach to ageing!

High Life Highland is promoting sport as a key to healthy ageing, echoing the message that staying…

Apr 23, 2025
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes separated by lane ropes, each marked with blue, white, and red flags overhead. The pool area has a tiled deck and a row of black-and-white spectator seats on the right side. The ceiling features exposed wooden beams and bright lighting, creating a spacious and modern atmosphere.

Dive into a new career with High Life Highland leisure team

High Life Highland is hosting recruitment open days at Inverness Leisure on 25–26 April for those…

Apr 15, 2025
Ten people, including four senior school pupils are stood in front of a white building on a sports field. In front of them are two blue wheelie bins with Kit For All branding on them.

‘Kit For All’ will help more young people get active in Inverness

Inverness High School pupils are leading the way with a new initiative which involves establishing…

Apr 04, 2025
Entrance to Inverness Leisure featuring a modern design with a large curved wooden canopy overhead. A ramp with metal railings leads up to glass doors marked with signage that reads “WELCOME” and “FAILTE.” The building exterior includes teal panels and large windows, with adjacent structures visible on the left. The sky is clear and bright blue, indicating a sunny day.

Drum up some support for World Parkinson’s Day

Inverness Leisure will host a free open afternoon on World Parkinson’s Day (11 April) featuring…

Apr 04, 2025
11 adults in a variety of coloured sportswear standing outside the Thurso Leisure Centre. There is a large blue Thurso Leisure Centre sign to the left of the group.

Thurso Leisure team stepping up to help local children

Leisure team are stepping out to support Cash for Kids

Apr 02, 2025
A young school pupil holding a winners shield. She is wearing dark clothing and standing beside and adult female in black leggings and a blue jacket. They are in a school hall setting and there are two older boys in the background.

Sutherland school pupils smash it at badminton!

P6/7 pupils have a smashing time at badminton tournament.

Mar 28, 2025