News Archive
2019
Brakes sales team raise thousands for Highland Hospice
24 April 2019Nine members of staff from Brakes Scotland have raised over £3,000 for their local hospice after completing the final section...
Live and Learn Day Service Launches in Caithness
2 April 2019We are launching an exciting new day therapy service in Caithness from next Wednesday (10th April 2019.) Live and Learn...
Cooking in Company Launches
8 March 2019A new cookery course is about to be offered through Grief Matters Highland, facilitated by Highland Hospice. The six-week course...
Strictly Come Dancing Star Anton Du Beke to Judge Strictly Inverness 2019
27 February 2019The popular star of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing, Anton Du Beke, has been announced as special guest judge for the...
Sign up to the experience of a lifetime in support of Highland Hospice
27 February 2019Scotland's Hospices Together Launch Arctic Trek Challenge Highland Hospice is delighted to be among several hospices participating in an Arctic...
Revamped Forres Hospice Shop Prepares to Open for Business
5 February 2019Highland Hospice is due to reopen its charity shop on 43 High Street following a period of being closed for...
Crocus Hannah Nominated for National Youth Work Award
30 January 2019Crocus Child Bereavement Group Service Manager Hannah Lind has been nominated in the Mental Health and Wellbeing category of the...
Tain Dental Care Nominate Us as Charity of the Year
9 January 2019We are so grateful to Tain Dental Care who have made us their Charity of the Year for 2019, aiming...
2018
Hospice Vans Named After Founders
20 December 2018Highland Hospice has officially named its fundraising vans ‘Flora’ and ‘Cecilia’ after the charity’s founders Flora Mackay and Cecilia Bottomley...
Calling All Artists for Hospice Art Trail
5 December 2018Highland Hospice has issued a plea to local artists who may be interested in submitting a design for their ‘Go...
Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant Encourages Locals to Join Secret Santa Charity Shop Challenge
5 December 2018Rhoda Grant, MSP for the Highlands and Islands is encouraging local residents and businesses to participate in ‘Good Cause Santa...
First Squirrel Sponsors Pledge Support for Hospice Art Trail
2 October 2018The first companies to sponsor a squirrel on Highland Hospice’s 2019 art installation trail, ‘Go Nuts’, have been revealed...
Provost Joins 19 Ladies to go Fishing for the Hospice
4 September 2018On Saturday 1st September 19 ladies took to the Inverness Angling Club Water, on the River Ness, as a...
Highland Hospice and Social Enterprise Academy Launch Search for Budding Young Entrepreneurs
15 August 2018Highland Hospice and Social Enterprise Academy have launched a search to find the most business-savvy youngsters in the Highlands with...
Hospice Belladrum Raffle to be Drawn at Festival
30 July 2018Highland Hospice has teamed up with Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and Coast to Glen Motorhomes to offer full family passes...
'Go Nuts’ Squirrel Art Trail Launches
25 July 2018Today we have launched our exciting plans to bring an art installation trail, ‘Go Nuts’, to the Highlands over the summer...
Scottish Water Team Raise Hospice Funds Through Cycle
3 July 2018Thanks so much to the 23 Scottish Water employees who have just finished their fourth annual 500-mile cycle around the...
Hollie Launches Book at Highland Hospice
2 July 2018Highland Hospice’s Netley Day Therapy Centre attendee Hollie Simpson has written a book, ‘Rose and Deon’. Hollie, 23, who has...
Project ECHO at Highland Hospice – Working With Care Homes
15 June 2018At Highland Hospice we have been facilitating ECHO communities of practice since 2016, supporting care homes, out of hours practitioners...
New Beauly Boutique sets an opening date
24 May 2018The new Highland Highland Hospice Boutique in Beauly is set to open its doors at 10am on Saturday 23rd June. ...
Clay Target Day Raises Hospice Funds
10 May 2018A clay target competition held at Stratherrick Clay Target Club has raised an amazing £2341.30 for Highland Hospice. The event...
Revamped Nairn Hospice Shop Open for Business
10 May 2018Highland Hospice has reopened its charity shop in Nairn following its refurbishment. The official reopening of the shop took place...
Helping Hands Inverness Neighbourhood Befriending Service Launches
10 May 2018Highland Hospice’s Helping Hands befriending service is working in partnership with NHS Highland’s community teams to launch an initiative to...
Highland Hospice Launches Make a Will Month 2018
19 April 2018Highland Hospice is urging supporters to participate in its ‘Make a Will Month’ appeal during the month of May. Since...
Hospice Launches ‘Taking Steps’ to Help Recently Bereaved
18 April 2018Highland Hospice is launching a new initiative, Taking Steps, which offers gentle yet brisk health and wellbeing walks among a...
The River Ness Raft Race Returns!
27 March 2018Plans are afoot to bring a popular fundraising event back to Inverness this summer. With a fair wind and the...
Bikers Prepare for Lands End to John O’Groats Jaunt for Hospice
27 March 2018A group of four bikers are preparing to ride from Lands End to John O’Groats in 24 hours to raise...
Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banks Celebrate a Decade of Difference with Hospice UK
27 March 2018Clydesdale Bank branches across the Highlands are celebrating having raised £69,740 in support of Highland Hospice over the past 1...
Revamped Wick Hospice Shop Open for Business
31 January 2018Highland Hospice has reopened its charity shop on Wick’s High Street after it was closed for four weeks undergoing refurbishment...
Highland Hospice Raises £1m from Local Hospice Lottery
31 January 2018Highland Hospice has raised over £1 million from its participation in Local Hospice Lottery, a weekly lottery set up to...
Highland Hospice Make a Will Month Raises Over £100,000
24 January 2018Harper MacLeod LLP – Karyn Mackay and Samantha Taylor Wright Johnston Mackenzie LLP – Ian MacDonald Innes & Mackay – Eilidh Bain...
University staff raise over £6000 for Highland Hospice
17 January 2018Staff from the University of the Highlands and Islands have handed over a cheque for £6494.41 to the Highland...
Eastgate Shopping Centre Helps Hospice Grotto Achieve Record Amount
15 January 2018Highland Hospice has said a massive thank you to Eastgate Shopping Centre for the donation of a Grotto which raised...
2017
New Loch Ness Gin Made in memory of Hospice Canyon Experience
14 December 2017Highland company Loch Ness Spirits has created a brand new one-off drink, Highland Hospice Grand Gin, by fusing juniper berries...
Hospice Rewards Supporters with Special Achievement Awards at 30th Anniversary Service
21 November 2017Highland Hospice celebrated 30 years of loving care at a service and awards ceremony held in St Andrews Cathedral in...
Hospice Marks 30 Years of Care with Special Anniversary Service
8 November 2017Highland Hospice is extending a warm invitation to its supporters to help mark 30 years of care at a special...
Lovat Shinty Club Raise £14,000 in Cycle Challenge
1 November 2017Six members of Lovat Shinty Club have raised a fantastic £14,000 with their ambitious 400-mile cycle which encompassed all 201...
Hospice Mascot Bobby the Bee Stars in New Childrens’ Book
25 October 2017Highland Hospice mascot Bobby the Bee has been immortalised in a children’s book written by one of the charity’s volunteers...
Korrie’s Donnie Fraser Memorial Trophy Raises Hospice Funds
25 October 2017A charity golf day which was organised by Korrie Mechanical and Plumbing to mark a year’s anniversary of the...
Tango Dancers’ Surprise for Hospice Patient
11 October 2017A Highland Hospice patient was treated to a special surprise on the afternoon of Sunday 8 October when two world...
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...
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...