Local infant feeding support groups

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Support groups, locations and times listed.

Join our infant feeding groups - a welcoming space for parents and babies to connect, learn and grow together. Drop in for a chat, free of charge. Get feeding support, guidance, and meet other parents in a relaxed, supportive environment.

See also our Map of breastfeeding-friendly venues and support groups for locations of these groups.

Mother And Baby

Alness

When: Every Wednesday, 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: The Place - 13 High Street, Alness IV17 0QB (see location on Google Maps)

Aviemore

When: Every Tuesday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where: Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital (Aviemore)

Dingwall

When: Every Wednesday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where: Dingwall Community Centre - Tulloch Street, Dingwall IV15 9JZ (see location on Google Maps)

Fort William and Caol

When: Every Friday, 11:30am to 12:30pm (except school holidays)
Where: Fort William Library - 2 High St, Fort William PH33 6EU (see location on Google Maps)

When: Every two weeks on Friday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm - from Friday 21 November 2025
Where: Caol Library - Glenkingie St, Caol, Fort William PH33 7DP (see location on Google Maps)

Invergordon

When: Every Friday, 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: County Community Hospital (Invergordon)

Inverness

When: Every Wednesday, 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: Kinmylies SAC Centre - Primary School, Assynt Rd, Inverness IV3 8PB (see location on Google Maps)

When: Every Thursday, 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: Wimberley Estate Childcare Centre - Somme Rd, Inverness IV2 3YB (see location on Google Maps)

When: Every Thursday, 10:00am to 11:30am
Where: Charleston Academy Community Complex - Kinmylies, Inverness IV3 8ET (see location on Google Maps)

Nairn

When: Every Thursday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where: Junior World Early Learning and Childcare - Millbank Crescent, Nairn IV12 4QB (see location on Google Maps)

Portree

When: Every Monday, 2:15pm to 3:15pm
Where: Portree Community Library - Viewfield Road, Portree IV51 9ET (see location on Google Maps)

Baby Bistro groups

Some of these groups are Baby Bistro groups. For further information on these, contact Care and Learning Alliance (CALA):

phone: 01463 222 569
email: info@calachildcare.co.uk

Mother And Baby Group With Balls

Maternity and neonatal

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Infant feeding

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Breastfeeding support services

NHS Highland infant feeding team are passionate and committed to support you on your breastfeeding journey.
Local infant feeding support groups

Support groups, locations and times listed.
Map of breastfeeding-friendly venues and support groups

Use our interactive map to find a Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme venue, or a local infant feeding support group.

Last updated: 26 November 2025

Next review date: 27 April 2026

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