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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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Tain Thistle boss Maclellan puts focus on ‘three more big asks’ after top-of-the-table win over Golspie Stafford

24 July 2024
Tain Thistle boss Maclellan puts focus on ‘three more big asks’ after top-of-the-table win over Golspie Stafford

Tain Thistle boss Maclellan puts focus on ‘three more big asks’ after top-of-the-table win over Golspie Stafford

24 July 2024

Tain Thistle beat Golspie Stafford 2-0 to go three points clear at the weekend.


Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

20 July 2024
Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

20 July 2024

The three-day project kicked off at Eden Court yesterday.


Bumper programme of events to be revealed for popular book and arts festival in Tain

20 July 2024
Bumper programme of events to be revealed for popular book and arts festival in Tain

Bumper programme of events to be revealed for popular book and arts festival in Tain

20 July 2024

The St Duthac book and arts festival returns this September.


WATCH: Inver and Tain Thistle serve up 12-goal thriller at Osprey Park in first derby of summer

18 July 2024
WATCH: Inver and Tain Thistle serve up 12-goal thriller at Osprey Park in first derby of summer

WATCH: Inver and Tain Thistle serve up 12-goal thriller at Osprey Park in first derby of summer

18 July 2024

A large crowd turned out to watch the first Inver v Tain Thistle derby of the summer on Saturday


Tain Thistle moves to the top of division as Sutherland League splits into two

18 July 2024
Tain Thistle moves to the top of division as Sutherland League splits into two

Tain Thistle moves to the top of division as Sutherland League splits into two

18 July 2024

Clubs competing in this year’s North-west Sutherland league learned their fate for the post-split phase of the summer season.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

16 July 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

UPDATE: A9 reopens following earlier three-vehicle crash near Tain

16 July 2024

Northbound and southbound lanes of the A9 at Tain have reopened.


A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

16 July 2024
A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

A9 closed in both directions at Tain after three vehicle crash

16 July 2024

Northbound and southbound lanes are closed.


Volunteers turn out to start makeover at Easter Ross village park

13 July 2024
Volunteers turn out to start makeover at Easter Ross village park

Volunteers turn out to start makeover at Easter Ross village park

13 July 2024

The Seaboard playpark now boasts some springy fish and buddy benches!


Tain teacher’s welcome from pupils at heart of football switch to St Duthus

08 July 2024
Tain teacher’s welcome from pupils at heart of football switch to St Duthus

Tain teacher’s welcome from pupils at heart of football switch to St Duthus

08 July 2024

Footballer and history teacher Neil Moir says he wants to “give back” to the Tain area after five years.


Community stalwarts recognised with civic awards at inaugural Alness Gala 24 event

06 July 2024
Community stalwarts recognised with civic awards at inaugural Alness Gala 24 event

Community stalwarts recognised with civic awards at inaugural Alness Gala 24 event

06 July 2024

Five community stalwarts from Alness were presented with awards.


Lochbroom boss Bruce lauds striker after midweek win over Lairg Rovers

04 July 2024
Lochbroom boss Bruce lauds striker after midweek win over Lairg Rovers

Lochbroom boss Bruce lauds striker after midweek win over Lairg Rovers

04 July 2024

The victory at Ferrycroft Park pushes the Wester Ross club on to 15 points.


Tain Museum curator ‘gutted’ after ‘galling’ attack on courtyard gravestones

01 July 2024
Tain Museum curator ‘gutted’ after ‘galling’ attack on courtyard gravestones

Tain Museum curator ‘gutted’ after ‘galling’ attack on courtyard gravestones

01 July 2024

The museum grounds have been closed after the senseless act.


Tain pub smashes fundraising target with event-filled weekend for Mikeysline

30 June 2024
Tain pub smashes fundraising target with event-filled weekend for Mikeysline

Tain pub smashes fundraising target with event-filled weekend for Mikeysline

30 June 2024

A quiz night, live music and darts filled a weekend of fundraising for the mental health charity.


‘We have tough decisions to make’ — Tain Thistle assistant boss praises quality of squad after win at Helmsdale

25 June 2024
‘We have tough decisions to make’ — Tain Thistle assistant boss praises quality of squad after win at Helmsdale

‘We have tough decisions to make’ — Tain Thistle assistant boss praises quality of squad after win at Helmsdale

25 June 2024

Tain Thistle are now preparing for a cup final against Golspie.


‘Tartan Banger’ trio launch appeal to support Mikeysline ahead of Scotland’s second crunch Euros tie

18 June 2024
‘Tartan Banger’ trio launch appeal to support Mikeysline ahead of Scotland’s second crunch Euros tie

‘Tartan Banger’ trio launch appeal to support Mikeysline ahead of Scotland’s second crunch Euros tie

18 June 2024

The ‘Tartan Banger’ is now on the road to Cologne.


‘Wonderful memories’ shared at two-day primary school museum exhibition in Tain

16 June 2024
‘Wonderful memories’ shared at two-day primary school museum exhibition in Tain

‘Wonderful memories’ shared at two-day primary school museum exhibition in Tain

16 June 2024

An exhibition celebrating the history of Tain’s oldest primary school has been heralded as an “amazing couple of days”.


Community spirit from home ‘helped us accomplish our dream’, says Badminton grassroots rider Kelly Skinner

16 June 2024
Community spirit from home ‘helped us accomplish our dream’, says Badminton grassroots rider Kelly Skinner

Community spirit from home ‘helped us accomplish our dream’, says Badminton grassroots rider Kelly Skinner

16 June 2024

Kelly Skinner and her homebred pony Reagan achieved a 16-year dream of competing at Badminton in May.


Lochbroom brush aside weekend defeat to take spoils in west coast derby

12 June 2024
Lochbroom brush aside weekend defeat to take spoils in west coast derby

Lochbroom brush aside weekend defeat to take spoils in west coast derby

12 June 2024

Lochbroom played host to Lochinver on Tuesday night.


‘Dust off those bell bottoms and reconnect’ - Reunion call for Tain class of ‘76 pupils and teachers

09 June 2024
‘Dust off those bell bottoms and reconnect’ - Reunion call for Tain class of ‘76 pupils and teachers

‘Dust off those bell bottoms and reconnect’ - Reunion call for Tain class of ‘76 pupils and teachers

09 June 2024

Did you start attending Tain Royal Academy in 1976?


Jamie Stone urges candidates to share urgency in tackling ‘devastating’ loss of community space in Milnafua

07 June 2024
Jamie Stone urges candidates to share urgency in tackling ‘devastating’ loss of community space in Milnafua

Jamie Stone urges candidates to share urgency in tackling ‘devastating’ loss of community space in Milnafua

07 June 2024

Mr Stone paid a visit to the remains of the building that was once used as a community hall in Milnafua this week.


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