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CALA celebrate 35 years of ‘PLAY!’ at IMAG’s new exhibition
A selection of toys from the last 100+ years which are set to be a part of the exhibition display.

The Inverness Museum and Art Gallery will be dedicating the Foyer Gallery to showcasing popular toys from the last few decades, rekindling happy memories of childhood and the importance of play. The exhibition, aptly titled ‘PLAY!’, will open on Thursday 7th December, coinciding with High Life Highland’s partner, Care and Learning Alliance (CALA)’s, upcoming conference… Read more »Read more

Leon Patchett: Artist Talk happening this weekend at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Leon Patchett gathering found natural objects for his sculptural art

Leon Patchett will be visiting Inverness Museum and Art Gallery this on the afternoon of Saturday 25th November, to discuss the exhibition ‘An Inspired Scavenger’. This exhibition is currently ongoing in the Main Art Gallery area, showcasing sculptures which have been created using natural found objects discovered during foraging adventures. His sculptural work has evolved… Read more »Read more

More than 80 students from Skye to Lochaber are set to take part in the annual ‘Leanachan Challenge’
LEANACHAN CROSS COUNTRY The winning team from Lochaber High School. Photograph: Iain Ferguson, alba.photos

The annual ‘Leanachan Challenge’ is all set to take place on Tuesday 28th November, and will be held in memory of Peter English. It is once again being hosted by the Rural Education Trust at Torlundy, with support from the Active School’s team across Lochaber. The ‘Leanachan Challenge’ is Lochaber’s annual cross country running event… Read more »Read more

Eden Court climate emergency performance hosted at Inverness Botanic Gardens this weekend
A similar performance by Eden Court Adult Performance Group at WASPS Creative Academy in May 2023. Photograph credit to Chak Hin Leung

Members of the public are invited along to Eden Court’s upcoming performance ‘Not In My Back Garden’ set to take place at the Inverness Botanic Gardens. ‘Not In My Back Garden’ is a promenade performance by Eden Court Engagement groups in various locations around the Botanic Gardens. The performances are by Eden Court Adult Performance… Read more »Read more

Structural work begins on new accessible roof terrace for Inverness Castle Experience

Last week, the first major phase of work started to install a new universally accessible roof terrace, which will form part of the visitor experience at Inverness Castle, involving the careful removal of an original section of a concealed slate roof and the installation of a new structural deck in its place. The roof steel… Read more »Read more

Winners of Inver’s first of six Winter Series Cross Country race announced

Active Schools Co-ordinators from across East Ross and East Sutherland hosted the first of six Cross Country races at Inver Primary School on Tuesday 7th November. Around 140 pupils attended the event, with ages ranging from P4 to P7. The route was around the football field and along the shoreline, then back towards the school… Read more »Read more

Contractor announced for Northern Meeting Park refurbishment project in Inverness

The Highland Council has awarded the contract for the Northern Meeting Park refurbishments, as part of UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, to Morrison Construction from Inverness. This announcement signals the next critical stage for the project with the start of the construction work that is vital in developing the future of the park. The Northern… Read more »Read more

Looking for work? High Life Highland set to pilot an Open Day event for Recruitment

Members of the public are invited to Inverness Leisure on Friday 1st December from 10am to 6:30pm for the pilot ‘Recruitment Open Day’ event aimed at those looking for full-time, part-time, and flexible job options. This first-of-its-kind event at Inverness Leisure will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about High Life Highland and hear… Read more »Read more

Ullapool Village Hall to host an enlightening talk on the Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic

The beauty and biodiversity of the Highlands come to the fore as the Ullapool Village Hall Committee Room opens its doors at 7:30pm tomorrow, on Thursday 16th November for an insightful community talk on the Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic. In the heart of Ullapool, a captivating evening is on the horizon for nature enthusiasts and… Read more »Read more

Upcoming ‘Canals, Curlews and Cormorants’ guided walk a brilliant opportunity for wildlife photographers

In recognition of what Autumn brings, High Life Highland’s Countryside Ranger for the Inverness Area, John Orr, will be co-facilitating a relaxing and informative walk titled ‘Canals, Curlews and Cormorants’. John shared: “I’m really looking forward leading this crisp, Autumn, Inverness walk. It’s such a special time of year to be out and about exploring… Read more »Read more