Natural Selection marks the culmination of a five-year collaboration between artist Andy Holden and his father, the ornithologist Peter Holden. Their collaborative exhibition takes viewers on an ornithological journey: from the building of nests to the collecting of eggs. Featuring found objects, a human-scale bird’s bower, exquisite replica eggs and video works, Natural Selection is… Read more »Read more
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New Chief Executive for High Life Highland
High Life Highland the charitable organisation responsible for promoting opportunities in culture, learning, sport, leisure, health and wellbeing, libraries, youth and music tuition across the Highlands has a new Chief Executive. Steve Walsh is now into his second week with the Highlands’ largest charity, leading High Life Highland’s portfolio which includes: Community Centres; Visitor Attractions;… Read more »Read more
Borders area joins Leisure Link Partnership providing more Leisure access across Scotland
The LeisureLink Partnership which includes High Life Highland today announced a new member to the partnership taking the total to five areas of Scotland that will see highlife members able to access free use of leisure facilities outside the Highland region at Live Borders facilities for the first time. The Leisure Link Partnership, designed and… Read more »Read more
Presentation of Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
Cllr Bill Lobban, Convener, and members of the Highland Council welcomed 18 young people who achieved their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to a meeting of The Highland Council in Inverness today. The young people receiving awards were invited to attend today’s event along with their family members. The 18 young people who attended the… Read more »Read more
September start for new High Life Highland Chief Executive
Steve Walsh OBE has been appointed as the Chief Executive designate for High Life Highland, it was announced today by Donald McLachlan, the Chair of the charity’s Board. Mr Walsh will take up post in early September 2019, following the retirement of current Chief Executive, Ian Murray. Steve Walsh is currently Head of People and… Read more »Read more
Highland Archives hosts 75th Anniversary Veterans Exhibition
The Highland Archive Centre is hosting an exhibition of photographs to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The exhibition ‘A Time to Fight: Living and Remembering WWII’ features contemporary images of World War II veterans alongside actors representing the veterans as they were 75 years ago. Those photographed took part in major operations including the… Read more »Read more
Employability Award success for Dornoch Academy pupil
Employability Award training has led Dornoch Academy pupil Reece MacLeod to follow his passion for horses, by helping him to secure a place at the British Racing School in Newmarket. 16 year old Reece plans that the course will be a pre-cursor to joining a two year apprenticeship for becoming a jockey in the future…. Read more »Read more
Recruitment – Chief Executive
CHIEF EXECUTIVE – HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND | BASED IN INVERNESS – £83,816 – £90,137 High Life Highland, a charity that develops and promotes opportunities in Culture, Learning, Sport, Leisure, Health and Wellbeing, is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who possesses exceptional strategic, interpersonal and ambassadorial skills, with the ability to perform a wide ranging… Read more »Read more
New Leisure Link Partnership secures free access for Leisure members across four areas of Scotland
High Life Highland today announced a new partnership with four other areas of Scotland that will see highlife members able to access free use of leisure facilities outside the Highland region for the first time since the low cost access card was introduced over 15 years ago. The scheme, involving four other areas will be… Read more »Read more
Easter Outdoor Activities
High Life Highland Outdoor Activities have an exciting range of full day options available throughout the Easter holidays! To book simply choose your activity below, noting the reference number and visit our booking site – you’ll need to be a Highlife member to book, but don’t worry if you’re not already a member, you can sign… Read more »Read more