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Find out more about life and work at NHS Highland.

Career paths, work and lifestyle in the Highland and Argyll and Bute areas.

Watch and read our individual Career stories.

two staff nurses from Belford Hospital beside a loch at Gairlochy

Life in the Highlands, and the National Treatment Centre - Highland

NHS Highland staff talk about life in the Highlands and the National Treatment Centre - Highland.

About NHS Highland (video)

An overview of NHS Highland:

  • 0:00 to 1:35 - structure of the organisation
  • 1:35 to 3:20 - our area, Gaelic and transport
  • 3:20 to 5:40 - our facilities, staff and the benefits of living here
  • 5:40 to 6:30 - natural outdoor attractions
  • 6:30 to 7:20 - challenges in provision and access to services
  • 7:20 to 8:10 - staff, our community and local economy
  • 8:10 to 8:45 - digital transformation of service delivery
  • 8:45 to 9:40 - making a difference, credits

Produced by the Education, Learning and Development team @NHSHLearning (April 2024).

Mid Argyll Health and Social Care Choir - Christmas Practice (video)

We visit the Mid Argyll Health and Social Care Choir as they practice their harmonies at Christmas time.

Life and work here

Find out more about what our areas have to offer, including stunning landscapes:

Woman On Beach Shore With Two Dogs

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Last updated: 18 December 2025