According to the Scottish Government, one third of the population is estimated to experience mental health conditions, highlighting an urgent need for wellbeing support nationwide. High Life Highland is proud to have launched the Culloden Mind Hub, a weekly community café designed to reduce isolation and loneliness associated with poor mental health by offering a… Read more »Read more
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‘Beating Retreat’ is set to be a multi-sensory marvel at Inverness Leisure this weekend
High Life Highland’s ‘Highland Young Musicians’ will be performing a spectacular ‘Beating Retreat’ at Inverness Leisure on Sunday 4th June, with doors opening at 3pm sharp. ‘Beating Retreat’ is an iconic military parade dating back to the 1690s. The beating of the drum was originally used to order troops to break off fighting and withdraw,… Read more »Read more
HIGHLAND RESIDENTS INVITED TO ‘GET SET FOR SUMMER’
Two Highland organisations have announced that they will be coming together to deliver a ‘free entry’ event for Highland residents in the centre of Inverness this summer. High Life Highland, one of the Highland’s largest third sector charities is partnering with Highland business, LCC Live, known for delivering major concerts and events to the Highlands… Read more »Read more
Winning school announced for Inverness Castle time capsule
The winners of the time capsule project for Inverness Castle were announced today as North Kessock Primary School! The school submitted their top five items to be represented in the time capsule that will be suspended in the original well within Inverness Castle. The items were: A personal diary from home-schooling during the Covid-19 lockdown,… Read more »Read more
Black Isle Leisure Centre doors thrown open to public
People living in the Black Isle and the surrounding area are invited to get to know the facilities on offer at the Black Isle Leisure Centre when it throws its doors open this Saturday 20th May 2023 between 9am and 3.30pm. High Life Highland’s Leisure Manager, Ian Goode explained, “As part of an ongoing programme… Read more »Read more
COMMUNITY WELLBEING RECOGNISED AT CULLODEN MIND HUB
The team at High Life Highland’s Culloden Library are delighted to be supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (15th– 21st May), by introducing a new community initiative called Culloden Mind Hub. High Life Highland’s Network Librarian, Michelle Gowans explains, “We have been able to launch the Mind Hub at Culloden Library with generous support from the… Read more »Read more
What is the Inverness Castle Experience?
Members of the public are invited to go along to view the new Inverness Castle Experience film in 360, have a chat with the castle team and see the concept ideas for the new visitor attraction due to open in 2025. High Life Highland, on behalf of the Highland Council are offering allocated time slots… Read more »Read more
AWARD SCHEME BRINGS DOWN TRAVEL COSTS FOR HIGHLAND’S FUTURE SPORTS STARS
Talented athletes from all over Highland came together on Friday 28th April to attend the launch of this year’s Athlete Travel Award Scheme. The event, organised by HLH, marks the start of a year’s funding and support, for 17 athletes at regional, national, and international level, from 12 different sports ranging from athletics to motor… Read more »Read more
The search is on for new Highland Youth Convener
The call has gone out to the young people of the Highlands, as they are being invited to put themselves forward to become the Highlands’ next Youth Convener. The Highland Youth Convener is a unique role created in 2007 by The Highland Council to champion the causes of young people across the Highlands. Outgoing Youth… Read more »Read more
Inverness Castle Experience – design update
Updates were provided today (Thursday 27 April) of how the designs of the Inverness Castle Experience are developing. The newly transformed Inverness castle is due to open to the public in 2025. The new details show how the castle will be transformed from its past uses as a prison and courtroom to a visitor attraction,… Read more »Read more