Northern Lights

Northern Lights is a children and young people's care home located in Inverness, within the Highland council area. The service is operated by Barnardo's Scotland, a well-known charitable organisation with extensive experience in supporting children and young people across the country. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in October 2025, the home received an average grade of Weak, which is rated 2 out of 6 on the Care Inspectorate's grading scale.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a residential setting designed to meet the needs of younger residents in the Inverness area. Barnardo's Scotland brings its wider expertise in child welfare to the running of this service.

Families and those seeking placements should be aware of the current inspection grade and may wish to contact the Care Inspectorate directly for the full inspection report, which provides detailed information on areas for improvement.