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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.

Niall Harkiss

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.


‘Fantastic display’ at Historylinks open day shines spotlight on memories and history of Dornoch

20 October 2024
‘Fantastic display’ at Historylinks open day shines spotlight on memories and history of Dornoch

‘Fantastic display’ at Historylinks open day shines spotlight on memories and history of Dornoch

20 October 2024

Over 90 visitors enjoyed refreshments and home baking as Historylinks Museum held an Open Doors Day.


PICTURES: Catwalk celebration as Dornoch fashion show raises over £6k for mental health support charity Mikeysline

19 October 2024
PICTURES: Catwalk celebration as Dornoch fashion show raises over £6k for mental health support charity Mikeysline

PICTURES: Catwalk celebration as Dornoch fashion show raises over £6k for mental health support charity Mikeysline

19 October 2024

Dornoch fashion boutique Becca Mac celebrated its fifth anniversary with a fundraising fashion show on Friday evening.


Community councillors warn ‘mothballing’ primary school could result in ‘dramatic acceleration’ of rural depopulation

18 October 2024
Community councillors warn ‘mothballing’ primary school could result in ‘dramatic acceleration’ of rural depopulation

Community councillors warn ‘mothballing’ primary school could result in ‘dramatic acceleration’ of rural depopulation

18 October 2024

The chair of Edderton community council has hit out at plans to ‘mothball’ its village primary school.


Alness United’s youngsters make it four in a row with six-goal rout at Buckie

17 October 2024
Alness United’s youngsters make it four in a row with six-goal rout at Buckie

Alness United’s youngsters make it four in a row with six-goal rout at Buckie

17 October 2024

Alness beat Buckie 6-0 while Clach and Balloan also picked up maximum points in the Highland League under-18s.


Donations from memorial fund help young and old in Tain

11 October 2024
Donations from memorial fund help young and old in Tain

Donations from memorial fund help young and old in Tain

11 October 2024

The memorial fund, set up in the name of Tain man Alan Ross, will benefit people both young and old this year.


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