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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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Golspie co-manager’s call to players to fight “to the finish” after back-to-back defeats

24 July 2024
Golspie co-manager’s call to players to fight “to the finish” after back-to-back defeats

Golspie co-manager’s call to players to fight “to the finish” after back-to-back defeats

24 July 2024

Back-to-back defeats for Golspie leaves them three points adrift.


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.


Fond farewell for Helmsdale football stalwart following in Dad’s footsteps

19 July 2024
Fond farewell for Helmsdale football stalwart following in Dad’s footsteps

Fond farewell for Helmsdale football stalwart following in Dad’s footsteps

19 July 2024

Colin MacRae leaves the Helmsdale club after nine years.


What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

19 July 2024
What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

19 July 2024

Events and goings on in Sutherland this coming week.


PICTURES: Strathnaver Hall committee ‘delighted’ with turnout for first summer fete

19 July 2024
PICTURES: Strathnaver Hall committee ‘delighted’ with turnout for first summer fete

PICTURES: Strathnaver Hall committee ‘delighted’ with turnout for first summer fete

19 July 2024

A large crowd turned out as the group held its first ever event last Saturday.


‘Healthy’ numbers ahead of this year’s Sutherland County Show

19 July 2024
‘Healthy’ numbers ahead of this year’s Sutherland County Show

‘Healthy’ numbers ahead of this year’s Sutherland County Show

19 July 2024

Ewan Cameron, president of the Sutherland Agricultural Society, has hailed the hard work of the show’s volunteers ahead of the event.


Local artists raise awareness of Sutherland’s rarest species through embroidery project

18 July 2024
Local artists raise awareness of Sutherland’s rarest species through embroidery project

Local artists raise awareness of Sutherland’s rarest species through embroidery project

18 July 2024

A tapestry depicting east coast species at risk of extinction is set to be unveiled at the Sutherland show.


Young Kinlochbervie handler hailed after local win at Durness sheepdog trials

18 July 2024
Young Kinlochbervie handler hailed after local win at Durness sheepdog trials

Young Kinlochbervie handler hailed after local win at Durness sheepdog trials

18 July 2024

A total of 53 dogs ran during a busy day at the Durness Open Sheepdog Trials.


‘Ultraman’ athlete and childhood cancer activist Ashley Cain prepares to set world record at John O’Groats on Saturday

18 July 2024
‘Ultraman’ athlete and childhood cancer activist Ashley Cain prepares to set world record at John O’Groats on Saturday

‘Ultraman’ athlete and childhood cancer activist Ashley Cain prepares to set world record at John O’Groats on Saturday

18 July 2024

The 33-year-old will kayak to John O’Groats for midday on Saturday to conclude his world record attempt.


PICTURES: Inspired Helmsdale youngsters ready to take climate action

18 July 2024
PICTURES: Inspired Helmsdale youngsters ready to take climate action

PICTURES: Inspired Helmsdale youngsters ready to take climate action

18 July 2024

Pupils at an east Sutherland primary school have been taking positive climate action with the help of Timespan.


Golspie lead the pack as teams prepare for north-west Sutherland league split

17 July 2024
Golspie lead the pack as teams prepare for north-west Sutherland league split

Golspie lead the pack as teams prepare for north-west Sutherland league split

17 July 2024

Teams learned their fate ahead of the mid-season league split.


Owners put clifftop hotel on NC500 near Helmsdale up for sale with ‘heavy heart’

17 July 2024
Owners put clifftop hotel on NC500 near Helmsdale up for sale with ‘heavy heart’

Owners put clifftop hotel on NC500 near Helmsdale up for sale with ‘heavy heart’

17 July 2024

A recently refurbished clifftop hotel in east Sutherland is up for sale.


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.


Pupils at east Sutherland award-winning ‘kindest campus’ unveil green ‘friendship’ benches

16 July 2024
Pupils at east Sutherland award-winning ‘kindest campus’ unveil green ‘friendship’ benches

Pupils at east Sutherland award-winning ‘kindest campus’ unveil green ‘friendship’ benches

16 July 2024

Pupils chose to purchase a pair of what they have dubbed, “friendship benches”.


Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

15 July 2024
Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

Families in far north areas encouraged to complete Highland Council ELC survey

15 July 2024

Families in Caithness and north Sutherland are urged to complete the survey.


North-west Sutherland beach one of six Scottish seaside spots on UK Best Beaches list

15 July 2024
North-west Sutherland beach one of six Scottish seaside spots on UK Best Beaches list

North-west Sutherland beach one of six Scottish seaside spots on UK Best Beaches list

15 July 2024

Achmelvich beach has been recognised as one of only two Highland hotspots in the newly published list.


Gala Queen unveiled for ‘Olympic-themed’ three-day Bettyhill event

15 July 2024
Gala Queen unveiled for ‘Olympic-themed’ three-day Bettyhill event

Gala Queen unveiled for ‘Olympic-themed’ three-day Bettyhill event

15 July 2024

Organisers of this year’s Bettyhill Gala are going for gold with a bumper line-up ahead of its August return.


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

14 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

14 July 2024

The St Duthac book and arts festival returns this September.


Art exhibition in Golspie to show over 175 original works from east Sutherland members

12 July 2024
Art exhibition in Golspie to show over 175 original works from east Sutherland members

Art exhibition in Golspie to show over 175 original works from east Sutherland members

12 July 2024

East Sutherland Art Society will hold its annual exhibition of members' work from Wednesday July 24 to Friday August 2.


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