Activities at Highview House Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Aiden Wylie
Hello, my name is Aiden Wylie, and I am Head Activities Coordinator here at Highview House. My job is to ensure a mentally and physically challenging and varied calendar of activities. I want to involve all our residents in a warm and welcoming environment.
My career has been in education and I have lived in countries as diverse as Japan and Iraq, but in 2022 I came to Highview with the ambition of offering a range of activities, trips and entertainment which lead to lasting memories and experiences.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Highview House Care Home
Highview Olympians Receive Awards
Earlier in the summer, our residents took part in a series of events as part of the 2024 Care Home Olympics. And, once the totals were tallied, it turned out that our bowling team took home the gold medal. The team, consisting of residents from across the home, came first out of some 23 homes in Highland and Argyll and Bute regions.
Luckily, internationally-renowned musician Duncan Chisholm was on hand to serve as the master of ceremonies, as residents were awarded a trophy, medals and certificates.
Resident raises funds for Breast Cancer Now
Residents of Highview House, together with family, friends and staff, hosted at charity coffee morning to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
Family members contributed some fabulous baking, and the home welcomed members of the public in for a delicious spread.
With staff contributing through the purchase of goody bags, a fabulous £210 was raised.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
A big thank you to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for the fantastic live virtual event today!
Residents across our services loved seeing the seals up close and learning about the incredible work the sanctuary does to protect them and other wildlife in Cornwall as well.
Everyone truly enjoyed the experience.
Residents Go Searching For Dolphins – Or Nessie?
Highview residents are fortunate to live within easy distance of both Loch Ness and the Moray Firth. One of our most popular excursions is a dolphin spotting tour of the Black Isle, taking in the magnificent views of the Moray Firth. While we can’t promise an appearance from the star attractions – the bottlenose dolphins who live locally! – we can at least guarantee an enjoyable day out.
Highview Residents Compete In The Olympic Games
While the Olympic games have been taking place in Paris, Highview residents have been competing in their own competitions as part of the 2024 Highland and Argyle & Bute Care Home Olympics.
The event, organised along with the Highland Council, NHS Highland and Scottish Care, sees residents, staff and family members at Highview compete individually and collectively against other homes.
With such keen participants, surely nobody can beat Highview?
Homes come together for 'Big Quiz'
Barchester care homes and hospitals nationwide linked together for a fantastic quiz in celebration of Barchester’s 100th live virtual event.
Residents engaged in a variety of questions ranging from historical trivia to visual puzzles and brainteasers.
Everyone who joined had a fantastic time and enjoyed some friendly competition.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Could you be a Volunteer?
Volunteers provide a valuable and wide variety of services in many different settings. Do you have spare time? For more information we'd love to hear from you.
Calling all Emergency Services
Calling all emergency personnel! Come and take a break on us - there may be a cake or two available!
Are you looking for a place to host a meeting?
Looking for somewhere to host a meeting? We can help! For more information please contact the home direct.
