New strength and balance exercise classes are being offered by High Life Highland, supported by NHS Highland, to help people stay steady on their feet and prevent the risk of falling. Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall, especially if they have a long-term health condition and… Read more »Read more
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Lochcarron Weavers Donate Tartan to the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands
The design team from the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands recently met with community stitchers from around the Lochcarron area, in one of a series of in-person workshops which also included Helmsdale, Ullapool and Inverness. As part of the gathering they were joined by the Lochcarron Weavers with a donation of tartan for use… Read more »Read more
Successful winter cross country series for Ross-shire and East Sutherland schools
The Active Schools Winter Cross Country Series returned to the Highland area in late 2022 kicking off with Inver in November 2022, followed by meets in Alness, Dingwall and Invergordon. The final event in the series took place in Dornoch on 7 February 2023. A total of 15 schools from across Ross-Shire and East Sutherland… Read more »Read more
Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Highland
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are helping teachers and pupils make space for nature this spring by encouraging learning and creation of a very special and increasingly rare habitat. From February, classes in primary schools will be able to book a local ranger to deliver outdoor sessions all about wildflowers and the benefits they… Read more »Read more
Calling all Primary Schools to take part in Time Capsule Project at Inverness Castle
As works progress on the transformation of Inverness Castle into a world class visitor experience, set to open in 2025, the project team would like to invite all primary schools in the Highlands to take part in a project that will see a time capsule, sponsored by Bancon Construction, suspended in the original well within… Read more »Read more
Benedetti Foundation residency sessions with Highland young people
High Life Highland is delighted to welcome The Benedetti Foundation to schools in the area for a week-of music residency sessions from 13 to 17 February 2023. A series of school visits over the first three days of the residency will see over 1200 Primary school pupils involved in the inspirational activities including exploring rhythm,… Read more »Read more
CULLODEN LEISURE CENTRE OPEN DAY – 25 FEBRUARY
People living in Culloden and the surrounding area are invited to get to know the facilities on offer at their local leisure centre when an Open Day is held there on Saturday 25 February 2023. The Culloden Leisure Centre benefited from upgrading to the facility recently, as part of an ongoing programme to upgrade gyms… Read more »Read more
Launch of audio interviews from across the Highlands and Islands
This week sees the launch of a series of audio interviews gathered in communities across the Highlands and Islands by Smartify in 2022, the audio-visual content partner for the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project. The Valentine’s Day release highlights ‘a different kind of love’ giving snapshots into peoples’ favourite places, memories and what… Read more »Read more
Indoor climbing reaches new heights in the City
Indoor climbing in Inverness is about to reach an exciting new level, when local charity, ‘The Ledge’ will open a brand new, state of the art climbing wall next month. The new climbing facility will have areas for beginners and experts, a lead climbing wall, bouldering walls, and Olympic standard bouldering wall and a dedicated… Read more »Read more
Building towards a more sustainable future
Two city centre projects were granted planning approval today as part of a key city centre regeneration project. The decision made today will allow the Castle Street Energy Centre and Northern Meeting Park refurbishment to move to the next stage of development. This follows the approval of the developments at Bught Park in December 2022…. Read more »Read more
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