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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

Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

18 April 2024
Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

Couple’s dream countryside home near Golspie to star in BBC series ‘Escape to the Country’

18 April 2024

Hill Cottage near Golspie has been selected as the ‘wild card’ in a BBC TV series.


Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

17 April 2024
Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

Tain pub’s gratitude to punters after regional award shortlisting

17 April 2024

The Star Inn have been shortlisted the title of “Best Licensed Traders” in the Highlands.


‘Close call’ as SFRS called to early morning fire at Tain bakery

16 April 2024
‘Close call’ as SFRS called to early morning fire at Tain bakery

‘Close call’ as SFRS called to early morning fire at Tain bakery

16 April 2024

Two appliances were required to attend the blaze early this morning.


Historic first wicket for Dornoch cricketers in Development Cup opener

15 April 2024
Historic first wicket for Dornoch cricketers in Development Cup opener

Historic first wicket for Dornoch cricketers in Development Cup opener

15 April 2024

Matthew Millward made history for Dornoch cricket club on Sunday.


Sutherland sides record big wins to reach Stafford Cup semis

15 April 2024
Sutherland sides record big wins to reach Stafford Cup semis

Sutherland sides record big wins to reach Stafford Cup semis

15 April 2024

Golspie and Lochinver recorded bumper wins to join Helmsdale in the semi-finals.


‘Alasdair was a champion of the community’ — Gala committee’s tribute to ‘esteemed’ chairperson

10 April 2024
‘Alasdair was a champion of the community’ — Gala committee’s tribute to ‘esteemed’ chairperson

‘Alasdair was a champion of the community’ — Gala committee’s tribute to ‘esteemed’ chairperson

10 April 2024

Tain Gala Association has paid tribute to its long-serving chairperson after his sudden death last Thursday at the age of 65.


Competitive return for Dornoch cricket club this Sunday after 27 year absence

09 April 2024
Competitive return for Dornoch cricket club this Sunday after 27 year absence

Competitive return for Dornoch cricket club this Sunday after 27 year absence

09 April 2024

Dornoch Cricket Club meet Skye & Lochalsh at Nairn in the NoSCA Development Cup this weekend.


Brora youngster suffers leg break as Sutherland summer football season kicks off

08 April 2024
Brora youngster suffers leg break as Sutherland summer football season kicks off

Brora youngster suffers leg break as Sutherland summer football season kicks off

08 April 2024

Golspie Stafford entertained Brora Wanderers in the first round of the Stafford Cup.


‘Stunning seascapes and beautiful beaches’ of the north-west are inspiration for writer’s debut novel, ‘The Flitspace’

05 April 2024
‘Stunning seascapes and beautiful beaches’ of the north-west are inspiration for writer’s debut novel, ‘The Flitspace’

‘Stunning seascapes and beautiful beaches’ of the north-west are inspiration for writer’s debut novel, ‘The Flitspace’

05 April 2024

First-time fiction writer Stewart Cable has been holidaying in Assynt since he was a child.


Football club’s pledge to promote mental health awareness in the west coast with Mikeysline partnership

03 April 2024
Football club’s pledge to promote mental health awareness in the west coast with Mikeysline partnership

Football club’s pledge to promote mental health awareness in the west coast with Mikeysline partnership

03 April 2024

Lochbroom AFC in Ullapool will carry the message that it’s “ok not to be ok” on their shoulders this summer.


PICTURES: Weekend of celebration for Moderator’s cathedral visit in Dornoch

03 April 2024
PICTURES: Weekend of celebration for Moderator’s cathedral visit in Dornoch

PICTURES: Weekend of celebration for Moderator’s cathedral visit in Dornoch

03 April 2024

The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton visited the cathedral for the first time.


Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

02 April 2024
Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

Clearway order instituted on road between Melvich and Reay due to parked vehicle ‘hazard’

02 April 2024

The one-week measure will be in force from tomorrow.


Volunteer referee Max (15) from Brora doubles up with national youth award

01 April 2024
Volunteer referee Max (15) from Brora doubles up with national youth award

Volunteer referee Max (15) from Brora doubles up with national youth award

01 April 2024

An aspiring teenage football referee from Brora has been presented with a national youth volunteer award


Invershin Hall ‘bake’ a go of it with trio of family-friendy events

01 April 2024
Invershin Hall ‘bake’ a go of it with trio of family-friendy events

Invershin Hall ‘bake’ a go of it with trio of family-friendy events

01 April 2024

Invershin was abuzz with activity last weekend with two days of walking, dancing – and breadmaking.


WATCH: Dornoch care home resident serenades wife of 60 years to celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

29 March 2024
WATCH: Dornoch care home resident serenades wife of 60 years to celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

WATCH: Dornoch care home resident serenades wife of 60 years to celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

29 March 2024

Billy and Cally More were joined by staff and residents in celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at the Meadows.


‘Meet, greet and eat’ – Melvich community interaction initiative a ‘proven success’

28 March 2024
‘Meet, greet and eat’ – Melvich community interaction initiative a ‘proven success’

‘Meet, greet and eat’ – Melvich community interaction initiative a ‘proven success’

28 March 2024

Meet, Greet and Eat held the last of nine meetings last week, which saw people of all ages gather to discuss their community.


North-west community transport firm seek approval to knock down ‘eyesore’ ruins to make way for new premises

27 March 2024
North-west community transport firm seek approval to knock down ‘eyesore’ ruins to make way for new premises

North-west community transport firm seek approval to knock down ‘eyesore’ ruins to make way for new premises

27 March 2024

A north-west community bus company is seeking planning approval to tear down an “eyesore” derelict building to make way for a new depot.


Scourie man completes six day Arctic challenge for children’s hospice charity

27 March 2024
Scourie man completes six day Arctic challenge for children’s hospice charity

Scourie man completes six day Arctic challenge for children’s hospice charity

27 March 2024

Scourie man James Brown pushed his fitness to the limit by completing an extreme endurance challenge in the Arctic Circle in aid of CHAS.


Crofting Commission issue reminder to crofters ahead of census deadline

25 March 2024
Crofting Commission issue reminder to crofters ahead of census deadline

Crofting Commission issue reminder to crofters ahead of census deadline

25 March 2024

The Crofting Commission has issued a reminder to crofters across Scotland of the upcoming deadline to return their annual census forms.


PICTURES: Helmsdale United ‘scrub up’ ahead of new season with help from car wash sponsor

25 March 2024
PICTURES: Helmsdale United ‘scrub up’ ahead of new season with help from car wash sponsor

PICTURES: Helmsdale United ‘scrub up’ ahead of new season with help from car wash sponsor

25 March 2024

Helmsdale United raised over £500 from their second annual car washing day.


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