Over the course of the last six months, High Life Highland’s network of Libraries have been working together with Alda Hrannardottir, a PhD student from University of Iceland. This has been part of a UK-based placement, where Alda has been researching how rural communities engage with services such as Libraries. In a cultural exchange, Alda… Read more »Read more
Every 10 seconds, a Samaritans volunteer will answer a call for help from someone who may be considering taking their own life. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week (Sunday 10th September to Saturday 16th September 2023), High Life Highland have partnered with Samaritans to raise awareness of the importance of Samaritans services for those… Read more »Read more
Inverness Library hosted the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), along with specialist tech company Optelec and partner charities such as Sight Scotland Veterans, and Macular Action Group on Wednesday 16th August, at a drop-in event aimed at supporting those with sight impairments. RNIB is the UK’s leading sight loss charity, offering practical and… Read more »Read more
Drew Hendry, MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, recently visited the Inverness Library to learn more about the wide array of community events being held by High Life Highland on a regular basis. During this visit, Mr Hendry engaged with the attendees of High Life Highland’s weekly ‘Lego Club’ and praised the Library staff… Read more »Read more
