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Young people in wetsuits lying on surfboards on a sandy beach while two instructors demonstrate

Summer of Sport goes to extra time!

Summer of Sport funding helped Highland groups get young people active through 2026. Applications…

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
A child lies in a pile of colourful autumn leaves, laughing and holding two red leaves over their eyes.

Make the October holidays one to remember!

Camps, swimming, castle crafts and Halloween fun: here's what's on across the Highlands this…

Oct 07, 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
A library staff member holds open a picture book for a toddler, who reaches out to touch the page.

Take a moment and enjoy a 'Wee Read' with High Life Highland Libraries

Join our libraries for Wee Read Scotland on 7 October and celebrate the joy of reading.

Oct 05, 2026
Children walk along a balance beam over red safety mats, supported by a coach and a young helper.

High Life Highland set to launch new era for gymnastics in Lochaber

Gymnastics is coming to our Lochaber programme, with sessions for all ages starting 30 October.

Oct 02, 2026
A large group of pupils, young leaders and staff pose together in a sports hall, with boccia balls on the floor in front of them.

First-ever Parasports Festival a major success in North West Sutherland

Young people across North West Sutherland celebrated inclusion, teamwork and leadership at our…

Oct 01, 2026
Four pupils with certificates, medals and a trophy in a golf clubhouse.

Young golfers shine at Nairn Primary Schools golf competition

Nairn pupils took to the course at Nairn Golf Club for a day of friendly competition.

Sept 30, 2026