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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

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

11 April 2025
‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

11 April 2025

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.


Dornoch cricketers prepare for competitive return to North development league two years after revival of club

09 April 2025
Dornoch cricketers prepare for competitive return to North development league two years after revival of club

Dornoch cricketers prepare for competitive return to North development league two years after revival of club

09 April 2025

Dornoch Cricket Club will compete in the NOSCA Development League this coming season.


Manager of Sutherland’s most isolated amateur team lauds confidence of young footballers defying rural depopulation

04 April 2025
Manager of Sutherland’s most isolated amateur team lauds confidence of young footballers defying rural depopulation

Manager of Sutherland’s most isolated amateur team lauds confidence of young footballers defying rural depopulation

04 April 2025

Melvich amateur football club are one of just two north-west teams still active in the summer.


Westminster Foundation and Sported launch partnership to benefit clubs and organisations in Sutherland with £600k of funding and expertise

03 April 2025
Westminster Foundation and Sported launch partnership to benefit clubs and organisations in Sutherland with £600k of funding and expertise

Westminster Foundation and Sported launch partnership to benefit clubs and organisations in Sutherland with £600k of funding and expertise

03 April 2025

Over £600,000 of funding, resources and expertise will be invested between the Highlands and Lancashire through the ground-breaking partnership.


Discovery of rare photographs of Cambusmore Estate in Dornoch sparks launch of new archive

02 April 2025
Discovery of rare photographs of Cambusmore Estate in Dornoch sparks launch of new archive

Discovery of rare photographs of Cambusmore Estate in Dornoch sparks launch of new archive

02 April 2025

The estate’s new owners plan to create an archive to chart its history.


Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

02 April 2025
Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

02 April 2025

Nominations are now open ahead of the Prosper’s annual Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards, set to take place this September.


PICTURES: 5 fascinating objects you can see on display at Tain Museum as part of its 2025 exhibits

30 March 2025
PICTURES: 5 fascinating objects you can see on display at Tain Museum as part of its 2025 exhibits

PICTURES: 5 fascinating objects you can see on display at Tain Museum as part of its 2025 exhibits

30 March 2025

Tain & District Museum opens its doors to the local community and far beyond for its 2025 season on Tuesday.


Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

30 March 2025
Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

30 March 2025

The region’s new Youth Convener will attend meetings of Highland Council’s education committee.


‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

29 March 2025
‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

29 March 2025

Community councillors in Edderton say they feel “railroaded” after learning that staff and parents were told the school would close in July.


Brora window broken by catapult fire sparks police appeal

28 March 2025
Brora window broken by catapult fire sparks police appeal

Brora window broken by catapult fire sparks police appeal

28 March 2025

Police have launched an appeal for information after a house suffered damage in a residential area in Brora.


Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

27 March 2025
Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

27 March 2025

Registration for this year’s event opens tomorrow, Friday March 28 just under six months ahead of the event date of Saturday, September 13.


Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

27 March 2025
Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

27 March 2025

Officers say the 35-year-old has been traced ‘safe and well’ after appeals to locate him.


‘Limited number’ of one-day tickets for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 go on sale alongside day-split artwork reveal

26 March 2025
‘Limited number’ of one-day tickets for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 go on sale alongside day-split artwork reveal

‘Limited number’ of one-day tickets for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 go on sale alongside day-split artwork reveal

26 March 2025

Organisers of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival have announced that a limited number of single-day tickets have been made available.


Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf iconic’ Fyrish Monument

24 March 2025
Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf iconic’ Fyrish Monument

Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf iconic’ Fyrish Monument

24 March 2025

The petition has so far amassed over 1500 signatures.


BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

22 March 2025
BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

22 March 2025

Gaelic singer and presenter Joy Dunlop led the way as Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre celebrated World Gaelic Week 2025.


Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career

20 March 2025
Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career

Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career

20 March 2025

Alex McDonald was just 16 when he was forced to put sport on hold – but after three years developing his coaching career he is now the man in charge.


Stafford Cup draw ‘pleasing’ says second generation co-manager of holders Golspie Stafford

20 March 2025
Stafford Cup draw ‘pleasing’ says second generation co-manager of holders Golspie Stafford

Stafford Cup draw ‘pleasing’ says second generation co-manager of holders Golspie Stafford

20 March 2025

The newly appointed co-manager of Golspie Stafford, Keegan Campbell, is relishing the prospect of a local derby in the Stafford Cup


Luxury apartment overlooking Royal Dornoch golf course goes on market inviting offers over £365k

19 March 2025
Luxury apartment overlooking Royal Dornoch golf course goes on market inviting offers over £365k

Luxury apartment overlooking Royal Dornoch golf course goes on market inviting offers over £365k

19 March 2025

A rare opportunity has arisen to own a luxury two-bedroom apartment overlooking an internationally-renowned Sutherland golf course.


Young Dornoch cricketer lands place in Scotland under-17 squad after ‘intense’ rise through north of Scotland ranks

07 March 2025
Young Dornoch cricketer lands place in Scotland under-17 squad after ‘intense’ rise through north of Scotland ranks

Young Dornoch cricketer lands place in Scotland under-17 squad after ‘intense’ rise through north of Scotland ranks

07 March 2025

17-year-old cricketer Alec Maclennan only moved to the Highlands last year – but has already made a breakthrough with the national team.


Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025
Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86

06 March 2025

Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.


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