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Denise smiling in the fitness suite at Craig Maclean Leisure Centre, surrounded by gym equipment.

Denise's journey: From walking through the door to losing eight stone

Denise shares how one small step through the door led to eight stone lost and lasting change.

Sep 22, 2026
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Why a gym membership is worth it — and what makes highlife different

A highlife membership is more than a gym pass — here's everything you actually get for £29.99 a…

Apr 23, 2026
Two women chatting and knitting together in a library

How to meet new people in the Highlands without the small talk

Skip the small talk. Craft groups, board games and community activities across the Highlands make…

Sep 23, 2026
A group of primary school boys in blue bibs and medals hold a trophy shield in a sports hall. An older man stands behind them.

Pupils bounce into action at successful Benchball Competition!

Around 90 East Sutherland pupils enjoyed fast-paced action, teamwork and fun at the ESSSA Benchball…

Oct 12, 2026

High Life Highland is Seriously Social when it comes to award nominations!

We’ve been shortlisted for four Seriously Social Awards, celebrating inclusion, sustainability,…

Oct 12, 2026
Young people in wetsuits lying on surfboards on a sandy beach while two instructors demonstrate

Summer of Sport goes to extra time!

Funding is still available to help Highland groups get young people active this autumn and winter.

Oct 08, 2026
Woman in a denim apron holding a cake stand of heart-shaped shortbread in a café

Food industry experts revealed as judges for inaugural World Shortbread Championships in Inverness

Meet the baking, food and publishing experts judging the first-ever World Shortbread Championships…

Oct 08, 2026
Group of primary school pupils wearing medals on a forest path, one holding a shield.

Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Loch Abar crowned Lochaber cross country champions

Ninety pupils from 18 Lochaber primary schools raced at Nevis Range. Here are the results.

Oct 06, 2026
Three crystal award trophies on a dark table

High Life Highland reveals i-care shortlist for People's Choice Award 2026

You sent over 200 nominations for our i-care People's Choice Award. Here are the final three.

Oct 05, 2026
A library staff member holds open a picture book for a toddler, who reaches out to touch the page.

Take a moment and enjoy a 'Wee Read' with High Life Highland Libraries

Join our libraries for Wee Read Scotland on 7 October and celebrate the joy of reading.

Oct 05, 2026
Children walk along a balance beam over red safety mats, supported by a coach and a young helper.

High Life Highland set to launch new era for gymnastics in Lochaber

Gymnastics is coming to our Lochaber programme, with sessions for all ages starting 30 October.

Oct 02, 2026
A large group of pupils, young leaders and staff pose together in a sports hall, with boccia balls on the floor in front of them.

First-ever Parasports Festival a major success in North West Sutherland

Young people across North West Sutherland celebrated inclusion, teamwork and leadership at our…

Oct 01, 2026