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Four young people - two boys and two girls - wearing purple tops and sports wear are holding up a winners shield and wearing medals. They are standing outside a cabin.

Impressive results at Lochaber schools cross country

Schools go for it at Lochaber schools cross country.

Oct 08, 2025
A painting depicting a somber man and a woman in black clothing in a small sail boat.

Renowned Scottish artist brings new work to Inverness

An exhibition of recent work from internationally renowned Scottish artist Ken Currie is on show…

Oct 07, 2025
A large building with a curved feature to the right and a glass frontage to the left. There is a church steeple in the background.

Guising, Charms and Clues

This October Inverness Museum & Art Gallery invites families to explore the traditional celebration…

Oct 06, 2025
Three crystal awards with diamond-shaped tops and gold plaques reading '2024 Trading Board,' '2024 Board Chair Award,' and '2024,' displayed on a black tablecloth against a dark background.

High Life Highland inundated with nominations for i-care People’s Choice Award

High Life Highland celebrates its dedicated staff and volunteers with over 200 nominations for the…

Oct 01, 2025
Instructor Jennifer and three participants from High Life Highland’s Cancer Rehab Class standing in a gym, smiling beside a rack of colourful weight plates.

Staying active with cancer is key

High Life Highland’s cancer rehab classes offer safe, supportive exercise to help people rebuild…

Sep 29, 2025
Children from Kinmylies Primary School in red sports uniforms run across a grassy field alongside an adult and a person in a green dragon costume.

Highland launch for new £1.1m ‘Get Active Scotland’ Fund

Discover how the new £1.1 million Get Active Scotland fund is supporting communities in the…

Sep 23, 2025
Ten volunteers standing on a gravel path in a wooded area, dressed in outdoor clothing and holding tools like shovels and rakes, with wheelbarrows and equipment nearby.

Nature, wellbeing, and how Countryside Rangers can Make Life Better

Explore how nature, volunteering, and outdoor activities supported by High Life Highland’s…

Sep 22, 2025
High Life Highland Music Tutor Dougie Galbraith sits in a music room holding drumsticks beside a drum set, with a piano and desk in the background.

Musical medicine is wonderful for wellbeing!

Discover how learning and playing music can boost your brainpower, improve emotional well-being,…

Sep 19, 2025
Pupils from ESSSA pose with medals and a trophy at the Sutherland Swimming Pool during a recent swimming gala.

East Sutherland schools had a splash-tastic time at gala!

The ESSSA P4–P7 swimming gala made a splash at Sutherland Swimming Pool, with seven schools…

Sep 19, 2025
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