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Exercise made me physically and mentally stronger during cancer battle

When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2022, I had barely seen the inside of a gym – I loathed…

Sep 05, 2025
Entrance to the North Coast Visitor Centre, a stone building with a large arched doorway and blue signage indicating a museum, shop, café, and gallery.

Changes ahead for North Coast Visitor Centre as it moves to seasonal opening

The North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso is moving to seasonal opening to ensure its long-term…

Sep 05, 2025
Julie Corcoran, Head of Libraries, seated on a green chair in a library, holding an open book titled 'Woodland Garden,' with shelves of colorful books in the background.

Wellness can be found in High Life Highland libraries!

Welcome to the first in our series of wellness blogs! We’ll be bringing you a variety of musings…

Sep 03, 2025
Outdoor wooden sculpture suspended between trees, featuring curved wooden elements forming an abstract shape.

The artwork is also ‘grown locally’ at Inverness Botanic Gardens!

A new exhibition at Inverness Botanic Gardens showcases striking sculptures made entirely from…

Aug 25, 2025
A group of eleven people in a garden with wildflowers, holding books, sports equipment, and musical instruments, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Finding your feel good is easy with High Life Highland’s Wellness Month

September’s Wellness Month offers free events and activities across the Highlands to support…

Aug 22, 2025
Children in a classroom holding certificates and yellow gloves after a TaeKwon-Do grading session.

Being rural is no barrier for active pupils!

As pupils return to school, High Life Highland’s Active Schools Coordinators are working hard to…

Aug 18, 2025
Fifteen staff members from the Highland Archive Centre standing in rows inside a spacious room with stone flooring, smiling at the camera. Informational banners about the Centre are displayed on either side, with a table, chairs, and a potted plant visible in the background.

Digital drive ensures Highland Archive Service remains top of its game

Highland Archive Service achieves reaccreditation! The service continues to meet national standards…

Aug 11, 2025
Children and parents seated on a blue carpeted floor during a Bookbug session in a library, surrounded by bookshelves. The children hold soft toys while adults engage with them in a relaxed, interactive setting.

High Life Highland libraries – not just for bookworms!

Libraries have changed—have you noticed? High Life Highland’s libraries are welcoming, inclusive…

Aug 01, 2025
Garden with blooming flowers, metal archway with climbing roses, and a white chair among greenery.

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café could harvest a duo of awards!

Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café is in the running for two top tourism awards! Find out what…

Jul 08, 2025