Researchers at the University of the Highlands and Islands’ Institute of Health Research and Innovation are collaborating with High Life Highland to launch a new study to assess how participants interact with and use wearable fitness technology and smartphone applications. The study, which starts this month, also hopes to find out whether people adhere to… Read more »Read more

The team at the Fingal Centre are looking forward to welcoming customers and members back to the location on Monday 26th April as the Scottish Government lockdown guidance is relaxed. Speaking prior to the opening, Facility Manager, Scott Milne said, “We have been gearing up for this date coming for a number of months, and… Read more »Read more

High Life Highland confirmed earlier today that the swimming pool at Nairn Leisure centre will reopen to customers on Monday 26th April.  During Lockdown a burst pipe in the roof area of the centre caused damage in the gym area of the site and remedial works are already underway to repair the damage.  A temporary reception… Read more »Read more

High Life Highland has announced its new timetables and opening hours for Alness Leisure Centre which is due to open its doors to the public for the first time on Monday 26th April. The Centre will be open Monday’s and Thursday’s 6.30am-7.25am, Monday’s and Tuesday’s 4.00pm-8.15pm and Saturday’s 10am – 12.30pm. The leisure centre which… Read more »Read more

The largest leisure centre in the Highlands will temporarily suspend sporting activities in favour of regional democracy when it becomes one of the locations where votes in the Scottish Parliamentary Elections will be counted. Douglas Wilby, Director of Sport and Leisure with High Life Highland said, “We have been working closely with the Returning Officer… Read more »Read more

High Life Highland’s inaugural virtual running series has been a massive success with over 4,500 Highland pupils representing 114 Schools taking part.  In total 13,127 runs were recorded in the virtual event which gave pupils across the Highlands an opportunity to get out and be active whilst recording their efforts and competing with other schools.   Wanda… Read more »Read more

Safety of its customers and staff remains the top priority for High Life Highland as the Charity anticipates the Scottish Government’s confirmation that the country’s restrictions will be reduced on 26 April. As the Highland Charity prepares to bring many employees back from furlough leave, Director of Sport and Leisure, Douglas Wilby said, “Our teams… Read more »Read more

Sunday 11th April is World Parkinson’s Day 2021 and for the past year, since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic High Life Highland (HLH) has provided ongoing support for participants of Parkinson’s exercise programmes across the Highlands.  Before the pandemic HLH had up to 60 people affected by Parkinson’s Disease taking part in exercise classes… Read more »Read more

It is now well documented that one of the silver linings to come out of the pandemic period has been the increase in individuals stepping forward to adopt voluntary roles to support and assist Charities and Community Groups. High Life Highland has been no exception in attracting new voluntary Directors applications during this period, with… Read more »Read more

High Life Highland, the managing agent of the project to transform Inverness Castle into a visitor attraction for the Highlands, has today issued a tender for an exhibition and content design partner for the project on behalf of The Highland Council. Celebrating and interpreting the ‘Spirit of the Highlands’ in 100 Stories will be the… Read more »Read more