As the spooktacular event at Inverness Botanic Gardens returns this week – the ‘Night at the BOOtanics’ experience – families with tickets for the event are in for a treat! With the gardens transformed into a light and projection experience featuring the plants, gardens and many surprising features, this amazing event will see visitors taking… Read more »Read more
Following the success of last year’s firework display that took place in the city, The Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group is pleased to announce that this year’s event will return to the Bught Park for the traditional bonfire and firework display. The event will take place on Saturday 5th November with gates opening at… Read more »Read more
The team at HLH Libraries are inviting people to join them on Friday 28th October for a walk to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Caledonian Canal, which opened on 23rd October 1822. Working in collaboration with HLH Countryside Rangers and partnering with Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, the team are encouraging people to take part in… Read more »Read more
The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands 360 degree immersive portal experience has been declared a ‘big hit’ with visitors to the North Coast Visitor Centre this October school Holidays. The Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project is a partnership project between The Highland Council and High Life Highland, and is delivered in collaboration… Read more »Read more
The Council is working closely with key public, private and third sector partners to understand the shared impact of the current financial crisis and the action that can be taken to maximise combined resources to deliver core services across Highland, through collective budget strategies and redesign. As part of this work, The Highland Council and… Read more »Read more
When Ryan Renwick from Golspie signed up to be a highlife member last month, he didn’t realise that doing so would automatically enter him into the charity’s free September prize draw to win an Apple iPhone13. But that’s exactly what happened, meaning that Ryan is now the proud owner of a top-of-the-range phone, courtesy of… Read more »Read more
If you are looking for something different to do this October holiday, visit the North Coast Visitor Centre where Spirit of the Highlands and Islands will be showcasing the immersive portal until Saturday 22 October 2022. The North Coast Visitor Centre, a great day out for families and visitors to the area, is one of… Read more »Read more
High Life Highland Countryside Rangers took part in the recent Caithness International Science Festival 2022, with a visit to Newton Park Primary School in Wick where the theme was Scottish mammals. HLH Countryside Ranger Roz Summers said: “It was good to be back in person at this fantastic festival. Over the years the Rangers have… Read more »Read more
Broadford Youth Club in Skye welcomed 18 young people from Argentina who were visiting the area in September. On arrival in Skye, the group joined Broadford Youth Club for a variety of activities and games, bringing delicious cakes for everyone too. The group took part in pool, darts, table tennis, and then a football match… Read more »Read more
The Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmore, operated by High Life Highland, will be alive with the sound of stories this “tattie holidays”! Everyone is invited to visit the popular visitor attraction’s October storytelling festival. It will include everything from traditional tales and spooky fireside stories to woodland walks and crafts. Families can also have a… Read more »Read more
