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Craig Christie


Craig Christie is sports editor for the Northern Scot, the Forres Gazette and the Banffshire. His first report for the Scot was in 1996 and he joined the newspaper the following year as a circulation representative while continuing to write sport for the paper. He made a permanent move into the editorial office in 2006.

Craig Christie

Last two cup winners drawn together and rematch of 8-0 derby clash

04 July 2025
Last two cup winners drawn together and rematch of 8-0 derby clash

Last two cup winners drawn together and rematch of 8-0 derby clash

04 July 2025

Two ties in opening round before quarter-finals are contested.


‘This is exciting for football in the north’ - brand new league voted in at Scottish FA AGM

16 June 2025
‘This is exciting for football in the north’ - brand new league voted in at Scottish FA AGM

‘This is exciting for football in the north’ - brand new league voted in at Scottish FA AGM

16 June 2025

Cup draws made for the forthcoming campaign.


‘Drama, athleticism, and regional pride’ - popular event returns to sporting calendar

06 June 2025
‘Drama, athleticism, and regional pride’ - popular event returns to sporting calendar

‘Drama, athleticism, and regional pride’ - popular event returns to sporting calendar

06 June 2025

Six teams battled it out for the prize.


Who will your club face first in the next Highland League football season?

02 June 2025
Who will your club face first in the next Highland League football season?

Who will your club face first in the next Highland League football season?

02 June 2025

All the matches for the next north football campaign.


Losing his job at Ross County can fuel defender’s desire with new club

28 May 2025
Losing his job at Ross County can fuel defender’s desire with new club

Losing his job at Ross County can fuel defender’s desire with new club

28 May 2025

Player wants to prove himself again after a tough loan experience at his home town club.


Premier Sports Cup draw could put north clubs in same group

27 May 2025
Premier Sports Cup draw could put north clubs in same group

Premier Sports Cup draw could put north clubs in same group

27 May 2025

Forty teams enter draw including Highland and Lowland League champions.


15-year-old footballer beats women twice her age to player of the year award

24 May 2025
15-year-old footballer beats women twice her age to player of the year award

15-year-old footballer beats women twice her age to player of the year award

24 May 2025

Fourth year pupil scored on senior football debut and played for her country in international match.


‘He was really excited to come here’ - ex-County and Caley Thistle man joins Elgin

23 May 2025
‘He was really excited to come here’ - ex-County and Caley Thistle man joins Elgin

‘He was really excited to come here’ - ex-County and Caley Thistle man joins Elgin

23 May 2025

A highly-rated stopper with good experience for a 20-year-old.


New format to Scottish football cup competition based on UEFA group stages

08 May 2025
New format to Scottish football cup competition based on UEFA group stages

New format to Scottish football cup competition based on UEFA group stages

08 May 2025

Six group stages fixtures for lower league sides.


Highland League football club appoints new manager

29 April 2025
Highland League football club appoints new manager

Highland League football club appoints new manager

29 April 2025

Over 400 appearances for the club as a player.


Schoolgirl (14) set for international football debut after Scotland call-up to face England

21 March 2025
Schoolgirl (14) set for international football debut after Scotland call-up to face England

Schoolgirl (14) set for international football debut after Scotland call-up to face England

21 March 2025

Skills learned from beating the boys on the pitch helped teenager get picked for her country.


Christmas Day baby at Raigmore for Highland footballer and his partner - five weeks early

30 December 2024
Christmas Day baby at Raigmore for Highland footballer and his partner - five weeks early

Christmas Day baby at Raigmore for Highland footballer and his partner - five weeks early

30 December 2024

Possibly the Highlands’ first Christmas Day newborn was an unexpected event.


First-ever Elgin goal for ex-ICT man - and a title push?

29 December 2024
First-ever Elgin goal for ex-ICT man - and a title push?

First-ever Elgin goal for ex-ICT man - and a title push?

29 December 2024

Video interview with the Black and Whites hero.


Body shaming of ‘inconsolable’ female footballer leads to club walking off field in protest

28 November 2024
Body shaming of ‘inconsolable’ female footballer leads to club walking off field in protest

Body shaming of ‘inconsolable’ female footballer leads to club walking off field in protest

28 November 2024

Team kicked out of competition and fined after standing up to ‘unacceptable’ abuse of player.


Orphan made 100-mile Africa trek barefoot for chance of better life at Highland man’s football academy

11 November 2024
Orphan made 100-mile Africa trek barefoot for chance of better life at Highland man’s football academy

Orphan made 100-mile Africa trek barefoot for chance of better life at Highland man’s football academy

11 November 2024

Video documentary charts Highland League football star’s project making a big difference to communities in three African countries.


Nairn County thrashed as they are dumped out of Highland League Cup

10 November 2024
Nairn County thrashed as they are dumped out of Highland League Cup

Nairn County thrashed as they are dumped out of Highland League Cup

10 November 2024

Clachnacuddin also knocked out of the competition.


‘I am rejuvenated now’ - new Highland League manager relishes return

07 November 2024
‘I am rejuvenated now’ - new Highland League manager relishes return

‘I am rejuvenated now’ - new Highland League manager relishes return

07 November 2024

Knowledge of north football and contacts will prove crucial in role.


Highland League club appoint their fourth new manager this year

06 November 2024
Highland League club appoint their fourth new manager this year

Highland League club appoint their fourth new manager this year

06 November 2024

Fourth man in charge of the club in 2024.


Former Caley Thistle player is third Highland League managerial casualty of season

22 October 2024
Former Caley Thistle player is third Highland League managerial casualty of season

Former Caley Thistle player is third Highland League managerial casualty of season

22 October 2024

A string of heavy defeats lead to a parting of the ways.


New signing has high hopes at Elgin City after leaving Caley Thistle

15 August 2024
New signing has high hopes at Elgin City after leaving Caley Thistle

New signing has high hopes at Elgin City after leaving Caley Thistle

15 August 2024

Video interview with one of eight close season signings made by the Black and Whites.


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