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Niall Harkiss


News Editor North Highland

Niall Harkiss is our News Editor for North Highland, mostly covering stories for the Northern Times, Ross-shire Journal and John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier. An experienced writer and publisher covering sport and community news, Niall joined the company in 2021.

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‘Lifeline’ Co-op reopens in Easter Ross village after ‘transformative’ refurb

08 November 2025
‘Lifeline’ Co-op reopens in Easter Ross village after ‘transformative’ refurb

‘Lifeline’ Co-op reopens in Easter Ross village after ‘transformative’ refurb

08 November 2025

A supermarket for a small village in Easter Ross has reopened after being shut for 5 weeks.


Ross-shire athletes named among 16 Highland sporting talents to benefit from travel award scheme funding

07 November 2025
Ross-shire athletes named among 16 Highland sporting talents to benefit from travel award scheme funding

Ross-shire athletes named among 16 Highland sporting talents to benefit from travel award scheme funding

07 November 2025

Three Ross-shire athletes have been included in the latest round of the Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS).


Prince Andrew could face exile at Highland castle at King’s behest

22 October 2025
Prince Andrew could face exile at Highland castle at King’s behest

Prince Andrew could face exile at Highland castle at King’s behest

22 October 2025

A Royal biographer has suggested the controversial Royal could be sent to Castle of Mey to avoid the public eye.


SSEN submit consent application for Beauly to Peterhead 400kV overhead line

17 October 2025
SSEN submit consent application for Beauly to Peterhead 400kV overhead line

SSEN submit consent application for Beauly to Peterhead 400kV overhead line

17 October 2025

Energy giant SSEN has confirmed it has submitted a consent application for the proposed 400kV overhead line between Beauly and Peterhead


Coach proud as St Duthus under-18s grab first point since re-joining Highland League youth ranks

15 October 2025
Coach proud as St Duthus under-18s grab first point since re-joining Highland League youth ranks

Coach proud as St Duthus under-18s grab first point since re-joining Highland League youth ranks

15 October 2025

St Duthus and Balloan Thistle were the only teams in action across the Highland League youth ranks on Sunday.


Ross heritage celebrated in new short film to be unveiled in Tain

11 October 2025
Ross heritage celebrated in new short film to be unveiled in Tain

Ross heritage celebrated in new short film to be unveiled in Tain

11 October 2025

A new short film celebrating the heritage and landscapes of Easter Ross will have its premiere in Tain.


Dingwall Mart to host charity auction as part of year-long Dingwall 800 celebration

10 October 2025
Dingwall Mart to host charity auction as part of year-long Dingwall 800 celebration

Dingwall Mart to host charity auction as part of year-long Dingwall 800 celebration

10 October 2025

One of Ross-shire’s longest-established businesses has announced how it plans to play a part in Dingwall 800 festivities.


280 incidents reported after Storm Amy batters Scotland’s Railway

04 October 2025
280 incidents reported after Storm Amy batters Scotland’s Railway

280 incidents reported after Storm Amy batters Scotland’s Railway

04 October 2025

Network Rail Scotland say more than 280 incidents have now been reported across Scotland's railway following Storm Amy.


SSEN steps up welfare response after Storm Amy with hot food vans as thousands remain cut off

04 October 2025
SSEN steps up welfare response after Storm Amy with hot food vans as thousands remain cut off

SSEN steps up welfare response after Storm Amy with hot food vans as thousands remain cut off

04 October 2025

A network of hot food hubs and community support points has been rolled out across the north.


STORM AMY: Highland train services will not operate until Sunday at the earliest, ScotRail confirms

04 October 2025
STORM AMY: Highland train services will not operate until Sunday at the earliest, ScotRail confirms

STORM AMY: Highland train services will not operate until Sunday at the earliest, ScotRail confirms

04 October 2025

ScotRail has confirmed that train services will not operate on Highland routes until at least tomorrow


Highland airports firm launches passenger survey to improve airport services

04 October 2025
Highland airports firm launches passenger survey to improve airport services

Highland airports firm launches passenger survey to improve airport services

04 October 2025

Highlands & Islands Airports is asking passengers who use any of its 11 airports to complete an online survey.


STORM AMY: Met Office extend area for yellow warning of 60-70mph gusts on Sunday to include north and east

04 October 2025
STORM AMY: Met Office extend area for yellow warning of 60-70mph gusts on Sunday to include north and east

STORM AMY: Met Office extend area for yellow warning of 60-70mph gusts on Sunday to include north and east

04 October 2025

The Met Office has extended the range of its yellow weather warning for Sunday (tomorrow).


STORM AMY: ‘Comprehensive welfare operation’ under way as 62,000 households remain without power, SSEN confirm

04 October 2025
STORM AMY: ‘Comprehensive welfare operation’ under way as 62,000 households remain without power, SSEN confirm

STORM AMY: ‘Comprehensive welfare operation’ under way as 62,000 households remain without power, SSEN confirm

04 October 2025

Efforts to deploy hot food to affected areas are now under way.


Iconic 123-year-old suspension bridge in Tain reopens after essential repairs to ‘extend its lifespan’

29 September 2025
Iconic 123-year-old suspension bridge in Tain reopens after essential repairs to ‘extend its lifespan’

Iconic 123-year-old suspension bridge in Tain reopens after essential repairs to ‘extend its lifespan’

29 September 2025

An iconic Easter Ross suspension foot bridge has been reopened following its closure due to “essential” repairs.


North ambulance Ross-shire v Inverness football match raises £2800 for Highland Hospice

27 September 2025
North ambulance Ross-shire v Inverness football match raises £2800 for Highland Hospice

North ambulance Ross-shire v Inverness football match raises £2800 for Highland Hospice

27 September 2025

A charity football match between two Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) teams in the Highlands has raised more than £2800.


Wester Ross village named as highest performing driving theory test centre in the UK, study reveals

25 September 2025
Wester Ross village named as highest performing driving theory test centre in the UK, study reveals

Wester Ross village named as highest performing driving theory test centre in the UK, study reveals

25 September 2025

Scotland dominated the rankings, with an east Sutherland test centre ranked at number two.


‘Glowing’ tribute to retiring Tain Field Club chair David McAllister after 36 years of service

17 September 2025
‘Glowing’ tribute to retiring Tain Field Club chair David McAllister after 36 years of service

‘Glowing’ tribute to retiring Tain Field Club chair David McAllister after 36 years of service

17 September 2025

David McAllister’s contributions “will never be surpassed”, says the group’s new chair.


Autism charity A-ND North Scotland announces merger to create ‘powerful partnership’ to enhance support services across Highlands

10 September 2025
Autism charity A-ND North Scotland announces merger to create ‘powerful partnership’ to enhance support services across Highlands

Autism charity A-ND North Scotland announces merger to create ‘powerful partnership’ to enhance support services across Highlands

10 September 2025

Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland (A-ND), along with leading autism charity Scottish Autism, have announced a landmark merger.


Tain pub owner puts ‘iconic’ Railway Bar on market for £350,000 after ‘lifetime of happy memories’

05 September 2025
Tain pub owner puts ‘iconic’ Railway Bar on market for £350,000 after ‘lifetime of happy memories’

Tain pub owner puts ‘iconic’ Railway Bar on market for £350,000 after ‘lifetime of happy memories’

05 September 2025

Railway Bar proprietor Kirsty McFarlane says the pub has given her years of “laughter”.


Award-winning artist Ian Wolter explains inspiration behind ‘Fearless’ sculpture dedicated to Tain couple Alex and Connie Morrison

02 September 2025
Award-winning artist Ian Wolter explains inspiration behind ‘Fearless’ sculpture dedicated to Tain couple Alex and Connie Morrison

Award-winning artist Ian Wolter explains inspiration behind ‘Fearless’ sculpture dedicated to Tain couple Alex and Connie Morrison

02 September 2025

Ian Wolter says the two-year process of making the sculpture began after delving into the Morrison family history.


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