Over the past year the Highland Council, the Highland Archive Service and Eden Court’s Engagement Team have been working together to mark the 200th anniversary of Central School. Initially opened in Queen Street, Inverness, Central opened its doors on August 13, 1821. The school was run by the Society for Educating the Poor… Read more »Read more
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Hydro Ness naming winner gets activity morning thanks to High Life Highland
High Life Highland treated pupils at Milton of Leys Primary School to an activity morning after a pupil won a competition to name the River Ness hydroelectric generator. Grace Mackenzie, a P7 pupil, came up with the name Hydro Ness after entering The Highland Council competition last year. Not only has her idea been immortalised… Read more »Read more
Inverness Highland Games programme of events revealed
The Inverness Highland Games take place this Saturday (July 16) with a packed programme of events and experiences. High Life Highland runs the event supported by the Inverness Highland Games Committee on behalf of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness and Area, Events and Festivals Working Group, funded by the Inverness Common Good Fund. The… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland and Scottish Rugby join forces
High Life Highland has signed up to further promote and support Scottish Rugby in a new partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by High Life Highland Chief Executive Steve Walsh alongside Scottish Rugby Game Development Manager Sinclair Patience. Scottish Rugby will support High Life Highland by providing in-person support through their Caledonia North team… Read more »Read more
Nessie hunt scuppers first floodlight system in Scotland
Research to capture memories of football in Inverness down the years has shone a light on what is believed to be the first floodlight system to be installed in Scotland – and reveals how the experiment was extinguished by the first major search for the Loch Ness Monster. After only a couple of games at… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland partners with DYW in commitment to provide opportunities for young people
One of the largest employers in the Highlands has confirmed its commitment to supporting young people to prepare for the world of work and providing great employment and training opportunities. High Life Highland is the latest organisation in the Highlands to sign the Young Person’s Guarantee with Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highland… Read more »Read more
Inverness Highland Games charity relay
The Inverness Highland Games take place this Saturday (July 16) with a special relay to raise money for charity. High Life Highland runs the event supported by the Inverness Highland Games Committee on behalf of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness and Area, Events and Festivals Working Group, funded by the Inverness Common Good Fund…. Read more »Read more
High Life Highland welcomes new Chair
High Life Highland is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chair to the charity’s board. Mark Tate, from Kingussie was duly elected to the position by his fellow board members at High Life Highland’s recent board meeting, bringing significant experience in training, risk and financial management, leadership, marketing and performance to the role…. Read more »Read more
Highland Pictish Picks For Summer Days Out
With the school holidays now underway, local people and visitors are being reminded that the rich Pictish heritage of the Highland Council area is a perfect theme for a summer day out. The Highland Pictish Trail, which dates back more than 25 years, has recently been extended to include 32 of the area’s most impressive… Read more »Read more
Inverness Leisure welcomes Scottish Rugby
In partnership Highland Rugby Club, Inverness Leisure Centre has welcomed Scottish Rugby to the city for training ahead of the Commonwealth Games this summer. The High Life Highland facility provided players use of the newly refurbished strength and conditioning suite along with access to the Canal Park pitch for preparations for the games. The team… Read more »Read more