Veteran Canadian athlete Olga Kotelko was still competing in track and field events at age 95, she was quoted as saying “exercise is not a luxury, it is the key to healthy aging” – at High Life Highland we couldn’t agree more! While not everyone is going to be like Olga, it’s well proven that… Read more »Read more

Interested in a career in the leisure industry? If so, get along to Inverness Leisure next weekend to find out what’s involved and try some hands on activities. High Life Highland is looking to recruit new leisure assistants, life guards and swimming teachers – among other roles – with various shift patterns available and staff… Read more »Read more

To mark World Parkinson’s Day (11 April), Inverness Leisure is hosting an afternoon of free activities for people in the Highlands who are living with Parkinson’s, including the introduction of a brand new class. Parkinson’s Beat – a form of cardio-drumming – is set to become a regular fixture on the programme at Inverness Leisure…. Read more »Read more

Active Schools is all about making more children, more active, more often but sometimes barriers exist that prevent this from happening – including access to suitable clothing. To help combat this, Active Schools Coordinators for the Inverness High School High cluster are establishing two ‘Kit for All’ drop off points in Inverness where sports clothing… Read more »Read more

Thurso Leisure Centre staff have pledged to walk 5k every day in April to raise money for MFR’s Cash For Kids as part of the radio station’s Step Around Scotland challenge. The 14-strong team of High Life Highland employees will be a regular sight out and about in Caithness and beyond in their colourful t-shirts,… Read more »Read more

Helmsdale Primary School have shown they are a hit when it comes to playing badminton gaining top places at the recent East Sutherland Schools Sports Association Badminton Tournament. Seven schools in total took part in the competition for P6/7 pupils, including a visiting team from North West Sutherland. It was an extremely busy afternoon at… Read more »Read more

Over 750 primary school pupils from Inverness and the surrounding area donned their trainers and determination yesterday (26 March) in a bid to bag a podium finish at the one of the Highland’s most prestigious sporting events! The 20th McRobert Cup was held again this year at Torvean Park, which offers runners a fun and… Read more »Read more

From fulmars to furniture, two of High Life Highland’s Inverness venues are offering visitors a unique view of Scotland’s natural environment. At the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, a new exhibition is showcasing the Ash tree and its beauty and importance as a material for distinctive furniture and artworks. A short stroll away – through… Read more »Read more

High Life Highland is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Board members, each of them bringing a wealth of experience to the charity. Joining the High Life Highland Charity Board is Alli Vass, PowerHouse Manager with Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. Meanwhile joining the High Life Highland Trading Board are Andrew Button,… Read more »Read more

Following a triumphant, sell-out Highland Young Musicians Concerts Festival at Eden Court on Saturday (22 March), some of the young musicians involved went straight into a completely different musical environment the following day at the 2025 Highland Young Musician of the Year competition. Megan Campbell,15, from Portree High School, was awarded the coveted title of… Read more »Read more