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Niall Harkiss


Rural communities reporter

Niall Harkiss is our rural communities reporter, mostly covering stories for the Northern Times, Ross-shire Journal and Strathspey and Badenoch Herald titles. An experienced writer and publisher covering sport and community news, Niall joined the company in 2021.

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UPDATE: A9 clear after restrictions due to crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024
UPDATE: A9 clear after restrictions due to crash south of Tore roundabout

UPDATE: A9 clear after restrictions due to crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024

The A9 is now clear following a crash near Tore.


A9 traffic restricted after crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024
A9 traffic restricted after crash south of Tore roundabout

A9 traffic restricted after crash south of Tore roundabout

13 November 2024

Police are in attendance.


PICTURES: Cross country success for Kiltearn Primary boys and girls at Fairburn Centre

11 November 2024
PICTURES: Cross country success for Kiltearn Primary boys and girls at Fairburn Centre

PICTURES: Cross country success for Kiltearn Primary boys and girls at Fairburn Centre

11 November 2024

Around 160 pupils from schools in Easter Ross and Sutherland pounded the paths at Fairburn Activity Centre last Monday.


Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

11 November 2024
Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

11 November 2024

Victoria Erasmus will take the chair for UHI Inverness in 2025, while Eilidh Kennedy McLean MBE will take up her position for UHI Moray in December.


WATCH: St Duthus FC committee man named as ‘Best Volunteer in Adult Football’ in SFA North grassroots awards

04 November 2024
WATCH: St Duthus FC committee man named as ‘Best Volunteer in Adult Football’ in SFA North grassroots awards

WATCH: St Duthus FC committee man named as ‘Best Volunteer in Adult Football’ in SFA North grassroots awards

04 November 2024

Ian Christie has spent the past 16 years giving up his time as a volunteer for Tain Thistle and St Duthus football clubs.


PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

03 November 2024
PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

PICTURES: ‘Amazing’ produce showcased at Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2024

03 November 2024

The winners of this year’s Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFAD) were announced on Friday night.


Invergordon take the points and Jock Mackay Cup in Easter Ross derby win over Alness United

02 November 2024
Invergordon take the points and Jock Mackay Cup in Easter Ross derby win over Alness United

Invergordon take the points and Jock Mackay Cup in Easter Ross derby win over Alness United

02 November 2024

North Caledonian League champions Invergordon kept the pressure on league leaders Halkirk United with a 3-1 home win.


Tain re-clothing charity benefits from latest donation from Friends of Alan Ross memorial fund

01 November 2024
Tain re-clothing charity benefits from latest donation from Friends of Alan Ross memorial fund

Tain re-clothing charity benefits from latest donation from Friends of Alan Ross memorial fund

01 November 2024

Tain-based charity Kats Second Editions received a donation of £500.


Fears over speeds on ‘nightmare’ road in Arabella as petition opposing £36m Easter Ross Acorn Energy biogas bid hits 2k signatures

01 November 2024
Fears over speeds on ‘nightmare’ road in Arabella as petition opposing £36m Easter Ross Acorn Energy biogas bid hits 2k signatures

Fears over speeds on ‘nightmare’ road in Arabella as petition opposing £36m Easter Ross Acorn Energy biogas bid hits 2k signatures

01 November 2024

Alarmed residents are calling for urgent action to impose speed restrictions on a busy rural road in Easter Ross


Alness United edged out in 10-goal thriller against Forres Mechanics

31 October 2024
Alness United edged out in 10-goal thriller against Forres Mechanics

Alness United edged out in 10-goal thriller against Forres Mechanics

31 October 2024

Epic encounter in Under-18 Highland League North.


Daughter of football league stalwart appeals for reinstatement of memorial trophy to league calendar, 20 years after passing

30 October 2024
Daughter of football league stalwart appeals for reinstatement of memorial trophy to league calendar, 20 years after passing

Daughter of football league stalwart appeals for reinstatement of memorial trophy to league calendar, 20 years after passing

30 October 2024

The Jock Mackay Memorial Cup was first introduced in 2004.


Opening of Ullapool post office is a ‘welcome permanent solution’, says Far North MP Jamie Stone

28 October 2024
Opening of Ullapool post office is a ‘welcome permanent solution’, says Far North MP Jamie Stone

Opening of Ullapool post office is a ‘welcome permanent solution’, says Far North MP Jamie Stone

28 October 2024

The Highland MP attended the opening of Ullapool’s new Post Office in Tesco on Friday.


Easter Ross school biomass boiler blaze sparks Highland Council probe

25 October 2024
Easter Ross school biomass boiler blaze sparks Highland Council probe

Easter Ross school biomass boiler blaze sparks Highland Council probe

25 October 2024

The blaze prompted an evacuation of the school last Friday.


Robert Mitchell hails ‘incredible effort’ of Alness United after Football Times Cup semi-final shoot-out win

24 October 2024
Robert Mitchell hails ‘incredible effort’ of Alness United after Football Times Cup semi-final shoot-out win

Robert Mitchell hails ‘incredible effort’ of Alness United after Football Times Cup semi-final shoot-out win

24 October 2024

The Easter Ross side await the outcome of the other semi-final between Inverness Athletic and Invergordon this Saturday.


WATCH: St Duthus boss John Maclellan delighted with ‘unlucky’ side after ‘big win’ in Orkney

23 October 2024
WATCH: St Duthus boss John Maclellan delighted with ‘unlucky’ side after ‘big win’ in Orkney

WATCH: St Duthus boss John Maclellan delighted with ‘unlucky’ side after ‘big win’ in Orkney

23 October 2024

Scott MacDonald and Kaden Irvine were on the mark for St Duthus in Orkney.


Italian composer to visit north-west Highlands on ‘creative residency’ to raise awareness of climate change

22 October 2024
Italian composer to visit north-west Highlands on ‘creative residency’ to raise awareness of climate change

Italian composer to visit north-west Highlands on ‘creative residency’ to raise awareness of climate change

22 October 2024

A renowned Italian cellist and composer will visit north-west Sutherland as part of a unique creative residency.


Edderton community housing plans give ‘mothballed’ primary school ‘room for hope’

21 October 2024
Edderton community housing plans give ‘mothballed’ primary school ‘room for hope’

Edderton community housing plans give ‘mothballed’ primary school ‘room for hope’

21 October 2024

Councillor Jim McGillivray believes there is “room for hope” for Edderton Primary School.


Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

21 October 2024
Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

21 October 2024

One of the world’s “fastest-growing” racquet sports has a new face in Dornoch.


Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

21 October 2024
Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

Pickleball Scotland Ambassador appointed in Dornoch after successful first tournament for ‘fastest growing’ sport

21 October 2024

One of the world’s “fastest-growing” racquet sports has a new face in Dornoch.


Woodlands conservation project hands funding boost of £1.8m to Scotland’s rivers

21 October 2024
Woodlands conservation project hands funding boost of £1.8m to Scotland’s rivers

Woodlands conservation project hands funding boost of £1.8m to Scotland’s rivers

21 October 2024

The project will create and restore river woodlands across Scotland, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.


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