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Niall Harkiss


News Editor North Highland

Niall Harkiss is our News Editor for North Highland, mostly covering stories for the Northern Times, Ross-shire Journal and John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier. An experienced writer and publisher covering sport and community news, Niall joined the company in 2021.

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PICTURES: Sutherland Show winners receive silverware at presentation in Dornoch

11 November 2025
PICTURES: Sutherland Show winners receive silverware at presentation in Dornoch

PICTURES: Sutherland Show winners receive silverware at presentation in Dornoch

11 November 2025

Sutherland Show winners and friends gathered at the Coach House in Dornoch for the presentations of trophies.


Far north schools prepare to spread festive cheer with Blythswood Shoe Box appeal

06 November 2025
Far north schools prepare to spread festive cheer with Blythswood Shoe Box appeal

Far north schools prepare to spread festive cheer with Blythswood Shoe Box appeal

06 November 2025

The Christmas season beckons in the far north and for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils, ‘tis already the season to be jolly.


Golspie youth group reaches ‘major milestone’ by taking over running of charity shop

06 November 2025
Golspie youth group reaches ‘major milestone’ by taking over running of charity shop

Golspie youth group reaches ‘major milestone’ by taking over running of charity shop

06 November 2025

A Sutherland youth project has marked its third anniversary by taking over the running of a charity shop.


REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Where and when Sutherland communities plan to gather this weekend

05 November 2025
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Where and when Sutherland communities plan to gather this weekend

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Where and when Sutherland communities plan to gather this weekend

05 November 2025

Remembrance services will be held at war memorials and churches across Sutherland this Sunday.


Developers ‘fail to give clear answers’ over 15-turbine windfarm proposal for north-west Sutherland

05 November 2025
Developers ‘fail to give clear answers’ over 15-turbine windfarm proposal for north-west Sutherland

Developers ‘fail to give clear answers’ over 15-turbine windfarm proposal for north-west Sutherland

05 November 2025

A long-time resident has accused developers of keeping the community in the dark over a major wind farm proposal near Kinlochbervie.


Monthly ceilidhs kick off in Rogart with tunes chosen by new accordion and fiddle group chair

05 November 2025
Monthly ceilidhs kick off in Rogart with tunes chosen by new accordion and fiddle group chair

Monthly ceilidhs kick off in Rogart with tunes chosen by new accordion and fiddle group chair

05 November 2025

Sutherland Accordion & Fiddle Club kicked off their winter season of monthly ceilidhs with a selection of tunes.


Sutherland councillor hit with second suspension in six months over code breach

04 November 2025
Sutherland councillor hit with second suspension in six months over code breach

Sutherland councillor hit with second suspension in six months over code breach

04 November 2025

Michael Baird, Lib Dem councillor for the North, West and Central Sutherland ward, has been hit with a suspension from full council meetings.


Hallowe’en quiz night conjures up £630 for Friends of Lawson and Cambusavie in Brora

03 November 2025
Hallowe’en quiz night conjures up £630 for Friends of Lawson and Cambusavie in Brora

Hallowe’en quiz night conjures up £630 for Friends of Lawson and Cambusavie in Brora

03 November 2025

A packed house at Brora Golf Club helped raise more than £630.


Support teacher turned artist to showcase work in Bonar Bridge exhibit

03 November 2025
Support teacher turned artist to showcase work in Bonar Bridge exhibit

Support teacher turned artist to showcase work in Bonar Bridge exhibit

03 November 2025

A former support teacher who left the classroom to follow her lifelong passion for art is preparing to showcase her latest work in Bonar Bridge.


Former teachers take up key roles with east and central Sutherland citizen’s advice bureau

02 November 2025
Former teachers take up key roles with east and central Sutherland citizen’s advice bureau

Former teachers take up key roles with east and central Sutherland citizen’s advice bureau

02 November 2025

Two former teachers have taken the helm at East and Central Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).


Kinlochbervie topped growth chart in 2024 for value and weight of fish landing

01 November 2025
Kinlochbervie topped growth chart in 2024 for value and weight of fish landing

Kinlochbervie topped growth chart in 2024 for value and weight of fish landing

01 November 2025

Kinlochbervie Harbour enjoyed an exceptional 2024.


People’s Choice award for ‘motivational and inspiring’ Golspie fitness instructor at i-care awards

01 November 2025
People’s Choice award for ‘motivational and inspiring’ Golspie fitness instructor at i-care awards

People’s Choice award for ‘motivational and inspiring’ Golspie fitness instructor at i-care awards

01 November 2025

A familiar face at Golspie Leisure Centre has been named winner of an award at High Life Highland’s annual i-care awards.


‘Iconic’ wildcat crest of Royal Dornoch golf club brought to life in new stone carvings

31 October 2025
‘Iconic’ wildcat crest of Royal Dornoch golf club brought to life in new stone carvings

‘Iconic’ wildcat crest of Royal Dornoch golf club brought to life in new stone carvings

31 October 2025

The famous wildcat emblem of Royal Dornoch has been brought to life in stone.


Care Inspectorate removes improvement notice and concludes LSI after ‘hard work and dedication’ of Sutherland Care at Home local team

31 October 2025
Care Inspectorate removes improvement notice and concludes LSI after ‘hard work and dedication’ of Sutherland Care at Home local team

Care Inspectorate removes improvement notice and concludes LSI after ‘hard work and dedication’ of Sutherland Care at Home local team

31 October 2025

A Large Scale Investigation (LSI) was launched back in April.


North Sutherland pupils welcomed for Naver Bridge site visit after ‘major milestone’ for multimillion-pound project

31 October 2025
North Sutherland pupils welcomed for Naver Bridge site visit after ‘major milestone’ for multimillion-pound project

North Sutherland pupils welcomed for Naver Bridge site visit after ‘major milestone’ for multimillion-pound project

31 October 2025

Work has now been completed on the installation of 30 precast concrete beams, each more than 21 metres long and weighing around 23 tonnes.


Runners prepare for third annual Backyard Ultra event in Golspie

31 October 2025
Runners prepare for third annual Backyard Ultra event in Golspie

Runners prepare for third annual Backyard Ultra event in Golspie

31 October 2025

Around 100 runners from as far as the southern hemisphere will gather in Golspie next weekend.


PICTURES: 6-foot shark found ‘washed up’ at Wick North Head

25 October 2025
PICTURES: 6-foot shark found ‘washed up’ at Wick North Head

PICTURES: 6-foot shark found ‘washed up’ at Wick North Head

25 October 2025

The stranded animal, which was deceased when discovered, has been reported to marine authorities.


Prince Andrew could face exile at Caithness castle at King’s behest

23 October 2025
Prince Andrew could face exile at Caithness castle at King’s behest

Prince Andrew could face exile at Caithness castle at King’s behest

23 October 2025

A Royal biographer has suggested the controversial Royal could be sent to Castle of Mey to avoid the public eye.


‘A huge help’: Helmsdale piper among 27 UHI students to receive renewable grant funding

20 October 2025
‘A huge help’: Helmsdale piper among 27 UHI students to receive renewable grant funding

‘A huge help’: Helmsdale piper among 27 UHI students to receive renewable grant funding

20 October 2025

The fund offers grants of up to £1000 to support their studies and take part in meaningful development opportunities.


Police enquiry launched after car lands in river at Berriedale as woman is airlifted to hospital

14 October 2025
Police enquiry launched after car lands in river at Berriedale as woman is airlifted to hospital

Police enquiry launched after car lands in river at Berriedale as woman is airlifted to hospital

14 October 2025

Police say enquiries are ongoing after a vehicle ended up in the river at Berriedale Water yesterday.


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