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🧬🔍 Ever wondered who your ancestors were or what stories your family history might reveal?

Join us at the Highland Archive Centre, Inverness, for a free Family History Day and discover the fascinating records, resources and expertise that can help you trace your Highland roots.

📅 Saturday 31 October
📍 Highland Archive Centre, Inverness
🎟️ Free admission (booking essential)

Whether you're just starting your family tree or are an experienced researcher, you can:
✅ Hear a fascinating talk from family historian Anne Fraser
✅ View original archive documents
✅ Try Scotland's People taster sessions
✅ Learn how to uncover your family's past with expert guidance

Don't miss this opportunity to step back in time and explore the people, places and stories that shaped your family history.

📖 Spaces are limited, so book your place today! Find out more via the link in bio by @hlhsocial

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19 hours ago

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this school break? We've got activities across the Highlands to keep everyone busy, whatever the weather! 🌟

⚽ Activity camps
🏊 Pool fun
🎨 Crafts and creative workshops
🏰 Castle activities
🎃 Halloween discos and family events

From soft play and Bookbug to Viking encounters, nature trails and Halloween fun, there's something for every age and interest.

🔗Browse and book your activities now via the link in our comments by @hlhsocial

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🎃👻 Spooky season is creeping back to Fort William... 👻🎃
Join the High Life Highland Countryside Rangers at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre for our family-friendly Spooky Trail this Halloween! 🌲✨ Follow the woodland trail, discover spooky surprises, enjoy Halloween crafts, storytelling and sweet treats. 🍬📚🎨

Fancy dress is encouraged, so grab your costume and bring your sense of adventure! 🧙‍♀️🦇

📅 Wednesday 28 October
⏰ 5.30pm - 7.30pm
📍 Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis
💙 Free entry (donations welcome)
🚗 Free parking

For more information check out the link in out bio 🔗 by @hlhsocial

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3 days ago

Bring a Buddy. It's on us. 💙
Everything's better with a friend, including your workout! 💪

Got a mate who's been curious about HYROX? Fancy a swim before your post-school-run coffee catch-up? Or try a new fitness class together? As a High Life Highland member, you can do it all with your Bring a Buddy vouchers.

Not a member yet? This is the perfect chance to:
✅ Try something new for free
✅ Train with a friend for extra motivation
✅ Explore your local High Life Highland leisure facilities
✅ Experience the benefits of a High Life membership
✅ Improve your health and wellbeing together
Find out how it works and claim your buddy pass today. Link in our bio 🔗 by @hlhsocial

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4 days ago

🍪 What makes a winning shortbread?

In this video, Jeni from Bad Girl Bakery shares her top tips for choosing the best ingredients, including why quality flour like Carr’s is key to achieving that perfect shortbread texture.

Pick up expert baking advice and enjoy a fun-filled family day at the World Shortbread Championships on Saturday 21 November at Inverness Leisure.

🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now. Check out the comments for details. Don’t miss the world’s only championship dedicated to Scotland’s most iconic biscuit!

#ShortbreadChampionships #Shortbread #BakingTips #FamilyDayOut by @hlhsocial

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4 days ago

🍁 High Life Highland Holiday Takeover 🍁

Looking for a fun and free way to keep the kids entertained this Tattie Holiday? Join us at the Victorian Market for our FREE Holiday Takeover! 🙌

🧱 LEGO building
✂️ Paper crafts
📚 Mini library
✨ Plenty to keep little hands busy

📅 Thursday 15 October ⏰ 11am - 2pm📍 Victorian Market

🔗Check out the link in bio for our full range of October School's Out Activities by @hlhsocial

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6 days ago

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that High Life Highland has been shortlisted for an incredible four national awards at the Community Leisure UK Seriously Social Awards 2026! 💙

A huge congratulations to: Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café🌿 (shortlisted in both Inclusion and Environment) 💪 Craig Maclean Leisure Centre supporting local resident Jon Wood on an extraordinary personal journey. 🏀 Active Schools volunteer Bryan Stevens

We’re incredibly proud of everyone involved and grateful to the colleagues, volunteers and communities who make this work possible every day.

Good luck to all the finalists ahead of the awards ceremony in Glasgow on 25 November! 🤞To read more about our extraordinary nominees, check out the link in our bio 🔗 by @hlhsocial

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6 days ago

Funding still available as Summer of Sport goes into extra time! ⚽🏊‍♀️🏃

From surfing and climbing to Highland Games and holiday camps, Sportscotland Summer of Sport has already supported a wide range of activities across the region.

If your club, group or organisation has an idea that helps young people get active and removes barriers to participation, funding is still available.

🔗Find out more and apply today via the link in our bio by @hlhsocial

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6 days ago

Thinking about your next step? Join the UHI Inverness Open Day! 🎓

@uhiinverness is opening its doors on Saturday 31 October, from 10am to 2pm, offering the perfect opportunity to explore your study options for 2027.

Whether you're leaving school, looking to retrain, or considering a career change, you can meet friendly staff, discover the wide range of courses starting in January and September 2027, and find out what student life is all about.

Visitors will also have the chance to tour the UHI Inverness and Balloch campuses and get advice on applications, funding, learning support, and more.

📍 UHI Inverness and Balloch campuses 📅 Saturday 31 October 🕙 10am to 2pm ✅ No booking required
🔗For more info search 'UHI Inverness' by @hlhsocial

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7 days ago

🎃 Some family fun is brewing this October! 🎃

Head along to The Purrrfect Potion Family Fun Trail at Inverness Botanic Gardens and follow the trail to uncover all the clues.

🐱 Family-friendly fun
🌿 Explore the gardens
📅 Throughout October 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 4pm, Monday to Sunday
💜 Suggested donation: £2

After you complete our Halloween trail, head to the Café to collect your prize! Thanks to our sponsors, @invernessbark, for supporting this paws-itively fun autumn adventure! taken in Inverness Botanic Gardens and Café by @hlhsocial

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7 days ago

🍂 Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this October holiday?

From ⚽ Activity camps, 🏊 Swimming lessons,🏃 Sports sessions also added fun activities for children with additional support needs to 🌿@hlhcountrysiderangers Outdoor adventures, 🎨@hlhlibraries Crafts and LEGO to @invernessmuseumandartgallery family activities
Plus 🎃 Halloween events and a new event programme at @inverness.castle
We've got you covered!

Spaces are limited and some activities are already booking up fast, so don't miss out!

🔗Check out the link in our bio to read the full list of activities near you by @hlhsocial

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10 days ago

Don't miss your chance to experience Beyond the Bedspread: Sheena Norquay before it leaves the North Coast Visitor Centre, Thurso..

Discover the extraordinary textile art of Sheena Norquay, whose stunning quilts combine fabric, thread, painting and printmaking to tell stories inspired by Orkney's landscapes, coastlines and Norse mythology. Filled with colour, texture and intricate detail, every piece reveals something new the closer you look.

📍 North Coast Visitor Centre, Thurso
📅 Until 17 October only

The exhibition then travels to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery from 24 October to 5 December. by @hlhsocial

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