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Children swimming underwater in a pool wearing goggles

The family fitness membership that does more than you think

From swimming lessons to fitness classes, days out and local discounts — here's how a highlife…

May 20, 2026
Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle with Youth Pipe Band drummers Ollie Baker, Megan Fraser and Cameron Brown, standing behind a loom weaving the new tartan at Prickly Thistle's mill in Evanton.

A new tartan for a new era: our Youth Pipe Band is getting kilted out

Our Youth Pipe Band is getting brand-new kilts — woven right here in the Highlands and unlike any…

May 18, 2026
Five pupils from Dornoch Primary School hold a blue sportscotland Gold School Sport Award flag in front of the school sign.

Dornoch Primary School strikes gold with top national sport award

Dornoch Primary School has become the first school in East Sutherland to earn a sportscotland Gold…

May 15, 2026
Man in orange top concentrating during an indoor cycling class at Inverness Leisure Centre

Indoor cycling: the class everyone keeps coming back to

It's our most popular class across the Highlands — and once you're in that room, you'll understand…

May 15, 2026
Dr Emma Rushworth and Dr Beth Macfarlane at a previous Menopause Health Highland session

Redefining menopause: expert advice from Menopause Health Highland

Two specialist doctors share what every woman should know about navigating menopause with…

May 14, 2026
A child holds a Large Emerald moth with open wings resting gently on their fingers

Go wild after dark: borrow a free moth trap this summer

Borrow a free moth trap from your local library and discover the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife.

May 13, 2026
Woman in pink top sitting at an outdoor bench with exercise equipment and the sea in the background on a sunny day

Katherine's story: how exercise boosted her mental wellbeing

Katherine shares how attending weekly fitness classes at Nairn Leisure Centre transformed her…

May 11, 2026
Competitors completing burpee broad jumps during a High Life Highland HYROX Simulation event

What is HYROX — and should you try it?

Eight workouts. Eight kilometres of running. One incredible challenge. Here's everything you need…

May 07, 2026
Martin Oparka and his young son standing outdoors in Inverness Shinty Club kit, each holding a caman

A man of many sticks: meet Martin Oparka, music tutor and shinty coach

Meet Martin Oparka — music tutor, shinty coach, and fly fisherman making an impact across the…

May 06, 2026