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A child looks at an illustrated storybook being held open by an adult in a library reading area.

Our libraries are putting the fun into fundraising!

Craft fairs, bake sales, live music and more — come and support your local Highland library this…

Mar 04, 2026
A group of six people stands outside a school building holding a large blue flag that reads ‘School Sport Award Gold.’ The group is gathered on a paved area near the building’s entrance.

Seeing double: Ardnamurchan High School scoops two gold awards!

Ardnamurchan High School celebrates a major double success with new Gold Awards.

Mar 03, 2026
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Welcome to our new website – here's what's changed

Discover what's new on the High Life Highland website and how it works for you.

Mar 02, 2026
A group of children in coordinated tartan outfits standing indoors and holding a large shield‑style trophy together.

Young dancers shine at East Sutherland Primary Schools Ceilidh competition

East Sutherland primary school pupils showcased their ceilidh dancing skills at the annual…

Feb 27, 2026
Exterior image of the Strathpeffer Pavilion

New era for Strathpeffer Pavilion

High Life Highland and the Strathpeffer Pavilion Community Trust have announced that the Trust will…

Feb 18, 2026
A man in a pink High Life Highland jumper stands to the left while a woman in a black suit jacket and white top stands to the right. Between them is Eva Still, a girl wearing a dark blue hooded jumper. She has long brown hair.

Eva shines bright like a Diamond hoodie

An Inverness teenager with a passion for sport – and singing – is the latest young person to be…

Feb 17, 2026
A woman with dark hair and a blue apron is sitting at a dining table. To her right is a man with dark hair and a beard. He is wearing a black jacket. On the table in front of them is a plate of loveheart shaped shortbread. They are in a dining hall area within the Victorian Market with food vendors in the background.

Love is all a (shortbread) round as Head Judge is revealed for World Champs

The latest announcement ahead of the World Shortbread Championships, revealing the Head Judge.

Feb 12, 2026
A woman with dark hair is sitting on a brown sofa. Sitting to her right is a woman with red hair who is talking. There is a man to her right with his back to the camera. They are in a theatre setting.

Whose history is it anyway?

To mark LGBTQ History Month, High Life Highland Archivist Catherine MacPhee has shared her recent…

Feb 11, 2026
A band of musicians on stage,p playing a variety of instruments with red and purple lighting effects. There are approximately seven musicians to the left and eleven to the right of the stage in a mixture of seated and standing positions. To the front in the middle is a conductor with his back to the audience. To the rear of the stage in the middle is a drummer and drum kit.

Have a big swinging day out with the Highland Youth Big Band

A day of workshops followed by a concert with the High Life Highland Youth Big Band!

Feb 10, 2026