News Archive
2017
Aird Fundraising Group Art Exhibition Success
20 September 2017Highland Hospice's Aird Fundraising Group held their biennial Art Exhibition and Sale in The Phipps Hall, Beauly, over the weekend of...
Runners Set to Support Hospice at Baxters Festival of Running
20 September 2017An army of keen runners are gearing up to support Highland Hospice in Baxters Festival of Running which takes place...
Applications Open for Strictly Inverness 2018
13 September 2017Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre have launched applications for next year’s Strictly Inverness. A total of 32 men and...
Launch of Befriending and Support Service in Skye & Lochalsh
21 July 2017The Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations has joined forces with Highland Hospice to create a befriending and support...
Lovat Shinty Club Take the Long Road to Belladrum
5 July 2017Six members of Lovat Shinty Club are gearing up to tackle a 400 mile cycle which will encompass all 201...
Inspiring Ross-shire Youngsters Raise Hospice Funds
10 May 2017Two incredible youngsters from Invergordon have raised a phenomenal £3,230 for Highland Hospice. Symera Cooper, aged 10, held a table...
Hospice Helping Hands Service Supports Sutherland Care Forum
3 May 2017Highland Hospice has joined forces with Sutherland Care Forum to help extend the range of services they offer. The Hospice...
Outlander Author Diana Gabaldon Supports Hospice with Book Department Launch
25 April 2017An award-winning lifestyle shop has attracted the attention of the internationally acclaimed author of the wildly popular series of books...
Run For Colour: Assualt
18 April 2017Highland Hospice has announced the highly anticipated return of our fun sponsored Run for Colour: Assault event on the 1st...
My Life in Five Foods
15 April 2017Kinloch Lodge Legend Lady Claire Macdonald, award winning chef Michael Smith and international spice expert and author Ghillie Basan are to come together...
Rain or Shine, Judith Launches BBQ Time
10 April 2017One of the country’s most popular TV weather presenters, Judith Ralston, swapped forecasting for flame grilling today (10 April 2017)...
Great Wilderness Challenge contribute £73,000 to Hospice funds
5 April 2017Highland Hospice has received a huge donation of £73,000 from the organisers of one of Scotland’s toughest charity challenges. The...
Go Yellow with Hospice Custard Challenge This Spring
27 March 2017Highland Hospice has announced spectacular plans to turn the Highlands yellow from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 April, with the...
Insurance Institute Supports Highland Hospice and Mikeysline
22 March 2017Two important local charities benefited from the Insurance Institute of Inverness, The Highlands and Islands’ annual dinner last month. Guests...
Evanton to Host Singlespeed European Championships 2017 for Hospice
28 February 2017Evanton is preparing for an event with a difference on 27 May 2017, when the Singlespeed European Championships hit town...
Tailormade Moves Pledge Support to Highland Hospice
15 February 2017Estate Agency Tailormade Moves have pledged to support Highland Hospice throughout 2017. During this year the company will be donating...
2016
HRH The Earl of Inverness formally opens new Highland Hospice
20 December 2016On Tuesday 13th December we welcomed HRH The Earl of Inverness to formally open our new Highland Hospice. HRH...
Highland Hospice Reveals First Look at New Inpatient Unit
27 October 2016Highland Hospice has revealed a first look at its brand new Inpatient Unit which is set to open its...
Kingsmills Hotel Raises £114,000 for Hospice Appeal
7 October 2016Staff of the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness have smashed their fundraising target of £100,000 which they pledged to raise...
Highland Hospice Forms Partnership With University of the Highlands and Islands
6 September 2016Highland Hospice and the University of the Highlands and Islands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a cooperative...
MD Fiddes Employees Reach Summit for Highland Hospice
31 August 2016Two employees of LGV and Forklift Training Provider MD Fiddes, David Mackintosh and Cameron Cumming, have raised a fantastic...
Plea for Community Archive Materials
31 August 2016Could you help to tell the incredible story of Highland Hospice? An exciting Highland-wide search has been launched for...
Highland Hospice Delivers High Quality of Care During Rebuild Project
15 June 2016Highland Hospice has scored well in a report published today by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, following their unannounced inspection of...
Lizzie McCoo Goes up for Auction
15 June 2016Inverness lady Marjory Muir has kindly organised a fabulous auction prize for Highland Hospice in the form of a...
Helen Prepares to Swim Loch Ness for Highland Hospice
8 June 2016Inverness lady Helen Beveridge is gearing up for a massive gruelling challenge as she trains to swim 23 miles...
Tesco Inverness Stores Pledge Fundraising Boost to Highland Hospice
1 June 2016Supermarket chain Tesco’s four stores in Inverness have pledged a huge fundraising boost to Highland Hospice. Aiming to raise...
Aird Fundraising Group Raise Over £2,300 through Beauly Pop Up Shop
23 May 2016A group of Highland Hospice fundraisers grasped an opportunity to raise funds for the charity when a shop unit...
Grantown Hospice Shop Shows Community Spirit
11 May 2016Here is a story from our Grantown shop. Last week the Speyside Centre sadly burned down – a family...
Signed Rugby Ball Donation
25 April 2016Thanks very much to MN2S booking agency who kindly donated a rugby ball to the Hospice, signed by top...
Highland Hospice Urges Runners of All Abilities to Sign Up for Inverness Half Marathon and 5K
18 February 2016Last call for entries which close on February 23 Highland Hospice is urging runners of all abilities to raise...
Helping Hands Launches in Alness, Tain, Invergordon and Surrounding Area
18 February 2016Highland Hospice has developed a brand new initiative which offers to help people in their own homes. Launching in...
2015
Another 'Truly Terrible' Christmas Concert!
8 December 2015The Truly Terrible Orchestra will be “delighting” their long-suffering audience once again at their Annual Charity Christmas Concert on...
Highland Hospice to benefit from a sleigh full of Christmas treats at Inverness Shopping Park
1 December 2015Inverness Shopping Park is getting festive and showing its support for Highland Hospice with an array of events that...
Bridal Boutique Opens to Raise Funds for Highland Hospice
17 November 2015Highland Hospice has opened a beautiful bridal boutique in Inverness, offering brand new and pre-loved wedding dresses as well...
Stuart’s Tour de Highlands
18 July 2015Barbara Dillon (67), her son Morris and a few friends have completed an astonishing fundraising cycle in memory of...
Maya’s Long Walk to Granny’s
17 July 2015May Jordan (16) raised a magnificent £1700 by undertaking a gruelling 90 mile trek across Scotland in memory of...
Hospice Project Build Contractor
21 May 2015Highland Hospice are pleased to announce that following a competitive tendering exercise Morrison Construction has been selected to build...
Brigabroon bags £29,100 for Highland Hospice
19 February 2015Boat of Garten Drama Group - ShowBoaters, raised a phenomenal £29,100 at their Christmas Panto entitled Brigabroon. Organiser, Graham...
2014
KICK START 2015 WITH LOVE TO LOSE
23 December 2014Kick start 2015 with a weight loss challenge that could improve your health and win you some superb prizes...
Saints & Sinners Anniversary Ball
1 December 2014Highland Hospice's annual Anniversary Ball this year raised a staggering £130,000. A wonderful night, hosted by Nicola McAlley, with...
Funds from 5 years of Inverness Strictly recognised
26 November 2014The total net funds raised for both Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre over the last 5 years of...
National Businesses Support Highland Hospice Christmas Raffles
25 November 2014Highland Hospice were delighted to receive support from two National Businesses, Hayes Garden World and Casa Bella Furniture, in...
Hospice Redevelopment Moves One Step Closer
20 November 2014The Board of Highland Hospice has given approval to seek tenders for the construction of a new In Patient...
Great Highland Car Raffle
13 November 2014This November, we are very excited to launch the Great Highland Car Raffle raising funds for our Project Build...
Phil goes Fuzz Free for Charities
13 November 2014Avoch man Phil Baarda has bravely whisked off his whiskers after 25 years to help three charities - Highland...
A Mask for Grieving
22 October 2014Local poet Simon Berry has written a beautiful book called 'A Mask for Grieving & Other Poems'. Simon has...
Marks & Spencer raise funds for the Project Build Appeal
24 September 2014These are photos of the lovely team at Marks & Spencer Inverness taking part in Run for Colour. The...
Thank You John!
22 September 2014Pictured is John Finlayson from Rosemarkie. John completed the 13 mile Great Wilderness Challenge recently and raised a whopping...
Great Wilderness Fundraiser!
18 September 2014This is Wester Ross Councillor Audrey Sinclair (second from right) and a group of her friends who participated in...
Well Done to Kerri!
16 September 2014We told you last week about fundraiser Kerri McGrath who was gearing up for the massive Thames Path Challenge...
Kerri's Thames Path Challenge in Memory of her Dad
10 September 2014Kerri McGrath is gearing up for a huge event this weekend - when she will be participating in the...
Netley Day Therapy Visitors Brighten Our Patients' Day
10 September 2014We were very fortunate to receive two very special visits to our Netley Day Therapy Centre today. First of...
Local Authors Support Highland Hospice Through Book Sales
10 September 2014Three Highland authors have recently kindly offered to donate the profit from their book sales to Highland Hospice. Marjory Muir has published...
Highland Hospice Aird Fundraising Group’s Art Exhibition Returns
9 September 2014A local fundraising group is gearing up for its annual Art Exhibition held in aid of Highland Hospice this...
12 Year Old Joey Shortlisted for Citizen Award
3 September 2014Highland MP Danny Alexander has congratulated one of Highland Hospice’s youngest supporters, Joey Macleod (age 12), who has been...
Thanks to Our Run for Colour Sponsors
11 August 2014It's only 5 days to go until our Run for Colour event! We are making all the final preparations...
Cluanie the Kilted Pooch to Climb Ben Macdui for Highland Hospice
30 July 2014Highland Hospice’s top pooch supporter is preparing to wear his brand new kilt for the charity’s ‘Kilts up Ben...
Ullapool Man Selected as Commonwealth Batonbearer
1 July 2014Highland Hospice is delighted that one of its most dedicated volunteers and fundraisers John Urquhart has been selected to...
Healthcare Improvement Scotland – Independent Healthcare Inspection Report
1 July 2014Healthcare Improvement Scotland – Independent Healthcare Inspection Report: Highland Hospice, Inverness Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Monday) published its report...
Our June Bonanza Club Winners Announced!
13 June 2014We are delighted to announce the £1,000 winner of our June Bonanza Club draw is Johann Riddle. Well done...
Generous iPad Donation Makes a Difference to the Future of Highland Hospice
26 March 2014Highland Hospice is delighted to have received a very thoughtful donation from Joy Gillies MBE, whose husband Neil sadly...
Easter Ross Farmers Bring £3000 to Highland Hospice
18 February 2014Easter Ross Farmers Club has presented a cheque for £1,500 to Highland Hospice, as a result of a Raffle...
Colin McCredie and Family to Put Best Foot Forward at City Fun Run
15 January 2014As the acting stars of CBeebies popular pre-school show Woolly and Tig, the McCredie family are familiar with facing...
2013
Come and Throw Wet Sponges at Our Director of Fundraising!
13 November 2013Highland Hospice’s Director of Fundraising, Andrew Leaver, will be put in stocks on Saturday 16th November during our Christmas...
Black Isle Christmas Trees to Support Highland Hospice Again
13 November 2013Highland Hospice would like to encourage our supporters to look no further than Black Isle Christmas Trees when choosing...
Thanks to Event Supplies!
4 November 2013We would like to say a big thank you to Event Supplies, who have very kindly donated some cups...
Thank You to Trusts for Providing In Patient Unit Bedding
30 October 2013Highland Hospice would like to say a big thank you to two Charity/Trust Foundations who have very kindly enabled...
Act Quickly for Inverness Half Marathon Early Bird Discount
30 October 2013The clock is quickly ticking down for runners hoping to take advantage of the attractive early bird discounts being...
Moravian Orienteers Donate to Highland Hospice
22 October 2013A big thank you to the Moravian Orienteers who recently presented a cheque for £700 to the Hospice at...
Dingwall Lady Scoops Highest Ever Prize in Local Hospice Lottery
16 October 2013A Ross-shire lady has netted the top prize in a lottery which raises funds for the patients of Highland...
Daniel O'Donnell Sings at Patient's Bedside
9 October 2013Singing sensation Daniel O'Donnell visited the Hospice on Saturday to see patient Thomas Brown. Thomas had intended to go...
The Drifters Create a Magic Moment for Highland Hospice Patient
9 October 2013Sould legends The Drifters made one of our patients' wish come true last week by turning up to sing...
Art Exhibition to Return to Phipps Hall, Beauly
9 October 2013Highland Hospice's wonderful Aird Area Fundraising Group are setting up their fabulous annual art exhibition in Phipps Hall, Beauly...
Kind Hearted Inverness Bus Driver Nominated for Great Scot Award
25 September 2013An Inverness Stagecoach bus driver has been nominated for the Sunday Mail’s Community Champion Great Scot Award in recognition...
Gordon's Great Wilderness Challenge
11 September 2013A massive well done and thank you to Gordon Ferguson who completed the 25 mile route of this year's...
Fabulous Kids Activities on Offer at Run for Smiles 5K
4 September 2013Primary school aged children who sign up to participate in a brand new 5K sponsored fun run, will be...
Netley Day Therapy Centre Set to Launch
28 August 2013Highland Hospice is set to offer a new service for outpatients with the launch of its Netley Day Therapy...
Cluanie the Jack Russell Registers for Kilts up Ben Nevis
14 August 2013Highland Hospice has received an out of the ordinary registration for a brand new event which takes place on...
Tain Wedding Cheque Presentation
7 August 2013A big thank you to John Mackenzie and his family and Hugh Patience of Tain, for their kind donation...
Baking Goes Down a Storm to Raise Funds for the Hospice
31 July 2013This group of children from Inverness have been putting the school holidays to good use. Ruth, Eilidh, Alistair, Craig...
Rachaell takes on Tough Mudder for the Hospice
31 July 2013Good luck to our Nurse Assistant Rachaell Kenny who is taking on the Tough Mudder challenge on 24th August...
Thank you to BP Filling Station
24 July 2013A huge thank you and well done to our supporters at the BP Filling Station on Longman Road, Inverness...
Fun in the Sun at Lairg Gala Week
23 July 2013Lairg Gala Week drew to a close at the weekend and was pronounced a great success helped by wall...
High 5 Team Conquer five peaks for the Hospice
19 July 2013A group of 24 hill walking family and friends have managed to climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England...
East Sutherland Rotary Club Host Garden Party at Dunrobin Castle
17 July 2013Thanks so much to the Rotary Club for East Sutherland who organised a fantastic garden party in the grounds...
Louise Raises Funds at the Ullapool Rotary Round the Pier Fundraising Day
17 July 2013Thanks so much to everyone who helped with the Hospice stand at the 'Rotary Round the Pier Fundraising Day'...
Pipe Band Raises Funds for Highland Hospice in Memory of Denis
17 July 2013Pipe Band Raises Funds for Highland Hospice in Memory of Denis A ceilidh organised by the Inverness British Legion...
Betty Mackay's Pipers Raise £400 for Highland Hospice
3 July 2013Betty Mackay, our Forres shop volunteer who knitted an entire pipe band, has raised £400 for the Hospice through...
Hospice redevelopment receives welcome boost with the announcement that it will be VAT exempt
2 July 2013The redevelopment of the Highland Hospice In Patient Unit in Inverness has received a fantastic boost with the announcement...
Ryan Gears up for Second Celtman Extreme Triathlon to Raise Funds for Highland Hospice
2 July 2013As this weekend grows closer, local man Ryan Maclean is gearing up for the second Celtman Extreme Triathlon in...
Kerri Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro in Memory of her Aunt
25 June 2013On behalf of everyone in the Hospice, we would like to say a massive thank you and well done...
Local Hospice Lottery Hits Lochaber
25 June 2013Local Hospice Lottery representatives Ray Cameron and Fiona Jackson will be in the Lochaber area next week (week beginning...
Highland Hospice Invites Primary School Children to ‘Run for Smiles’
25 June 2013A brand new 5K sponsored fun run, designed for primary school children, will take place in Inverness on Sunday...
Highland Hospice Launches Search for Young Apprentice
25 June 2013Highland Hospice has announced its plan to search for budding young entrepreneurs. Secondary schools all over the Highlands have...
Squadron to Raise Funds for Highland Hospice in Afghanistan
24 June 2013We are really excited that we have been nominated as one of the benefiting charities of an amazing challenge...
Tulloch Homes to Host Family Day at Simpsons Garden Centre
17 June 2013Tulloch Homes are hosting a fabulous summer family fun day at Simpsons Garden Centre on Saturday 22 and Sunday...
Highland Hospice Invites Toddlers to Join Bobby’s Bumble
13 June 2013Nursery and play group children all over the Highlands are being invited by Highland Hospice to take part in...
Join the ‘Come Dine with Me’ Fever and Support Highland Hospice
6 June 2013Highland Hospice is celebrating Channel 4’s ‘Come Dine With Me’ week from Inverness by hosting its own successful ‘Dine...
Sarah Cycles Across USA for Hospice
5 June 2013Good luck to Sarah Browne who is currently cycling 4000 miles across the USA, from Washington DC in the east to...
RockNess Sweeney Exhibition Benefits Highland Hospice
5 June 2013With RockNess fast approaching this weekend, we would like to say a big thank you to the festival organisers, Brian...