Walk A Mile In Our Shoes - Saturday 4th July 2026 at 11am in Inverness
Join us on the annual Walk a Mile event in Inverness to challenge stigma and raise awareness of mental health issues in the Highlands. Everyone is welcome!
"Reflections" is this year's theme for the 20th anniversary of the festival - so why not use the walk to reflect on what mental health means to you?
Whether you’ve faced challenges yourself, supported someone you love, or simply believe no one should suffer in silence, this walk is for you....
Walk for awareness
Walk for connection
Walk to show that every journey matters
The route starts at the Fisherman's Hut (corner of Bught Park and Ballifeary House care home) and goes along the river and Ness Walk, crossing the Ness Bridge, up Bridge Street and the High Street to Falcon Square.
We are aiming to start the walk at 11am so please try to arrive a few minutes early.
With thanks to Nicola Kennell of Green Tree Arts Studio for designing the poster.
Banner & Poster Design free session - Tuesday 2nd June (drop in between 12pm - 2.30pm) with Inverness Openarts
Venue: Inverness Creative Academy (in the old Midmills building)
This is a fabulous opportunity to get creative and make a banner or placard to take along with you on the Walk A Mile In Our Shoes event for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland.
This creative session is open to anyone 16+. Materials are provided free of charge. Donations welcome to Inverness Openarts (registered charity SC054704).
Inverness Openarts will also be running other sessions in June, July and August to create art for this year's themes. For further info, see the Art Workshops page on our website or visit the Inverness Openarts Facebook page or contact invernessopenarts@waspsstudios.org.uk
Walk a Mile - around the Highlands
Tongue Walking Group is keen to take part in walking for mental health as part of their own regular sessions in Sutherland. If your local walking group would like to get involved and spread the word that talking about mental health issues is a good thing, then we'd love to hear from you!