Young people of Alness had a blast at the first ever Alness Youth Theatre Pantomime, held at Alness Academy and hosted by Active Schools and Youth Development volunteers. Primary school pupils joined senior students from Alness Academy to deliver a magnificent modern performance of fairy tale classics – humorous and entertaining throughout. Having become a… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland is seeking to appoint non executive directors to provide strategic direction, expert advice and governance. Vacancies will arise on both the main board and the trading board in March 2025 with the retiral of two long standing members, Ken Nicol and former Chair, Mark Tate. High Life Highland, which was set up… Read more »Read more
It was a ‘slam dunk’ for Golspie and Lairg primary school pupils at the recent East Sutherland Schools Sports Association (ESSSA) P6 and P7 basketball competition. Eight local primary schools took part – with around 100 pupils attending the event at Glospie High School. A total of 14 teams entered with five girls, five boys… Read more »Read more
A group of conservation minded volunteers have been busy building new homes for local wildlife in Caithness, with help from High Life Highland Countryside Rangers. Caithness Environment Volunteers recently gathered at High Life Highland’s ranger base at the Seadrift Centre in Dunnet for a productive and inspiring session focused on creating habitats to boost biodiversity… Read more »Read more
Inshes Library and Fèis a’ Bhaile team up for community piano project High Life Highland and Fèis a’ Bhaile have joined forces to launch an exciting project which aims to bring music into the heart of the local community and develop the library as a creative and nurturing space. Earlier this year, Inshes Library secured… Read more »Read more
Santa has some new helpers this year in the form of a group of High Life Highland Young Leaders, who are helping spread some festive cheer. Mission Christmas aims to ensure that every child in the Moray Firth Radio area receives gifts on Christmas morning with thousands of families reaching out for support. High Life… Read more »Read more
The High Life Highland Countryside Ranger Service has been recognised in the annual Green Apple Environment Awards. They have been awarded gold in the Education and Training: Conservation and Wildlife Projects category for the Highland Wildflower Meadow Mosaic Project. The Green Apple Environment Awards, launched in 1994, recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around… Read more »Read more
Times and Places Barbara Rae CBE RA – The Provost James Rae Trust The latest exhibition at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a stunning collection of works by renowned Scottish artist Barbara Rae CBE RA. It features a colourful selection of paintings and prints predominantly of the artist’s Scottish work, selected from the recent show… Read more »Read more
Remember the days when you went to the park and had a kickabout with your pals, imaging you were your favourite premier league player, scoring a hat trick in the Scottish Cup Final at Hampden in front of thousands of fans – and you even had your own special goal celebration! There was no feeling… Read more »Read more
Dance Platform celebrated its 20th year at the Nevis Centre in Fort William last week with dancers from all over Lochaber performing over three nights to show case various styles of dance and movement. Jasmine Adams was part of the inspiration for the first Dance Platform in Fort William in 2004 and she was keen… Read more »Read more
