Befrienders Highland

08/10/2026

HUB X at Café Artysans
with Calman Trust Moniack Mhor Creative Writing Centre
Abriachan Forest Trust

05/10/2026

Relax, unwind and switch off from life for an hour at our sound bath session!
Bring a blanket and cushion, dress in cosy clothes and socks, lie down and become immersed in the beautiful sounds and tones as your practitioner plays special instruments around you, causing a feeling of deep relaxation and wellness.

Still some places left for Next Tuesday! Full details in the post.
email [email protected] to book a place!

01/10/2026

October - December Inverness Openarts session schedule
and invitation to this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland exhibition and events.

01/10/2026

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland at Eden Court Theatre and Cinema
Sunday 4th October, 3-5pm

SHORT FILMS at EDEN COURT CINEMA
Sunday 4th October from 3pm - 5pm

Join us for an afternoon of short films exploring mental health & wellbeing, creativity, personal journeys and lived experience. Followed by Q&As with those involved in making the films with an opportunity for the audience to share their thoughts and join the conversation.

Films will include:
⭐️ Film about the recent projects in Highland by Arts in Nature working with Mikeysline
⭐️ Fragments of Us – a short film by Conner Brown on men's mental health supporting Mikeysline
⭐️ Reflections From Lived Experience - from Caithness Experience Matters Advisory Panel (CExMAP) - HUG (Action for Mental Health)
⭐️ Swell - by Highland-based artist Robyn Woolston about her brain tumour diagnosis (film commissioned by the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival in 2025)
⭐️ THREADS from the DEEP - a short film by Robert Aitken about one of the world's foremost tapestry artists, Joan Baxter.

The Q&A panel includes Allana Stables from Mikeysline, Conner Brown who made Fragments Are Us, Charlotte Mackenzie from Arts in Nature and Robert Aitken (THREADS from the DEEP).

So join us for an afternoon of conversation and creativity around mental health in the Highlands.

Tickets £3 from Eden Court box office.
Some free tickets are available through festival partners and on the day from Graeme Watson (SMHAF Highland).
Contact: [email protected]

You will also be able to view some amazing artworks on display in the annual SMHAF Highland exhibition in the Stalls and 1st Circle Gallery upstairs at Eden Court which is being installed over the weekend. The theme "Reflections" celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.


HUG (Action for Mental Health) / Mikeysline / Arts in Nature / Creativity In Care / Befrienders Highland/ Green Tree Arts Studio / Centred Scot / The Discovery College / People First Highland / Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

01/10/2026

At The Play House Nairn with Cantraybridge College

01/10/2026

There are still a few places left for Tai Chi at Gro for You in Tain on 8th October and the other dates in the poster below!
Contact Fiona on 07767668495 to book your space! 🙏😇

30/09/2026

25/09/2026

Memory walk with Alzheimer Scotland
Sunday 11th October, Torvean Park, Inverness.

25/09/2026

What's on in October (South Highland) with Alzheimer Scotland

24/09/2026

Volunteering is an amazing way to support your community and it can benefit you too:

* Meet new people and build friendships
* Learn new skills and gain valuable experience
* Boost your confidence and wellbeing
* Feel connected to your local community
To find out how you can become involved contact Fiona on 07767668495 or email [email protected]