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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
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
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
A group of young athletes wearing matching maroon sports jerseys with white trim and black shorts stand together on a grassy field. Each player has a medal around their neck, and one person in the center is holding a small silver trophy above their head.

Rugby fun in the Lochaber sun!

The Lochaber Inter-School Primary Tag Rugby Tournament in Fort William saw 18 schools compete under…

May 09, 2025
A large group of children is standing together outside a modern white building with large windows and a curved balcony. The children are wearing different colored sports uniforms, including yellow, purple, blue, and dark shades, and many are holding water bottles. The group appears to be gathered for an event or activity on a sunny day, with shadows visible on the paved area in front of the building.

Primary pupils tee off for Junior Golf Skills Challenge

High Life Highland Active Schools partnered with Cabot Highlands and Scottish Golf to host the…

May 08, 2025
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