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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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PICTURES: International Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration puts spotlight on workplace health and safety 50 years after act introduced

28 April 2024
PICTURES: International Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration puts spotlight on workplace health and safety 50 years after act introduced

PICTURES: International Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration puts spotlight on workplace health and safety 50 years after act introduced

28 April 2024

Wreaths were placed at the workers' memorial at Friars Shott in Huntly Street yesterday.


PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

28 April 2024
PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

PICTURES: Tenth edition of Etape Loch Ness raises over £2m for Macmillan charity

28 April 2024

The tenth edition of the Etape Loch Ness took place today.


PICTURES: Festival fun in the foodhall for Bella’s Victorian Market takeover

27 April 2024
PICTURES: Festival fun in the foodhall for Bella’s Victorian Market takeover

PICTURES: Festival fun in the foodhall for Bella’s Victorian Market takeover

27 April 2024

The day began with a visit from Ariel and Rapunzel at midday.


Belladrum prepares to start the party early with Inverness ‘food hall takeover’

23 April 2024
Belladrum prepares to start the party early with Inverness ‘food hall takeover’

Belladrum prepares to start the party early with Inverness ‘food hall takeover’

23 April 2024

A packed line-up of “family friendly” entertainment is in store for visitors to the Victorian Market in Inverness this Saturday.


Belladrum prepare to start the party early with Victorian Market ‘food hall takeover’

23 April 2024
Belladrum prepare to start the party early with Victorian Market ‘food hall takeover’

Belladrum prepare to start the party early with Victorian Market ‘food hall takeover’

23 April 2024

A packed line-up of “family friendly” entertainment is in store for visitors to the Victorian Market in Inverness this Saturday


Strathspey Thistle survive drop as no Highland League relegation play-off to take place

23 April 2024
Strathspey Thistle survive drop as no Highland League relegation play-off to take place

Strathspey Thistle survive drop as no Highland League relegation play-off to take place

23 April 2024

Broughty Athletic claim title but are not eligible for promotion to Highland League


Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

23 April 2024
Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

23 April 2024

UHI Inverness say they will continue to support the talks between the trade unions and College Employers Scotland.


Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

21 April 2024
Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

Strictly contestant pulling for charities with tractor run across Easter Ross

21 April 2024

A Dingwall man has been pulling out all the stops in a bid to raise cash for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


PICTURES: Meet and greet in Alness with ‘Tigger’ the Goldendoodle

19 April 2024
PICTURES: Meet and greet in Alness with ‘Tigger’ the Goldendoodle

PICTURES: Meet and greet in Alness with ‘Tigger’ the Goldendoodle

19 April 2024

The restaurant opened its doors for an hour on Thursday to introduce ‘Tigger’ to the town.


‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet today

18 April 2024
‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet today

‘Tigger’ on the loose in Alness for mascot meet-and-greet today

18 April 2024

An Indian restaurant in Easter Ross has a new mascot in the form of Luther the dog — who now identifies as Tigger!


UPDATE: Police confirm missing Inverness man (27) has been traced

02 April 2024
UPDATE: Police confirm missing Inverness man (27) has been traced

UPDATE: Police confirm missing Inverness man (27) has been traced

02 April 2024

William Ogilvy, who was missing from Inverness, has been traced.


Woman taken to hospital and man reported to procurator fiscal after two-vehicle crash on A82 near Invermoriston

02 April 2024
Woman taken to hospital and man reported to procurator fiscal after two-vehicle crash on A82 near Invermoriston

Woman taken to hospital and man reported to procurator fiscal after two-vehicle crash on A82 near Invermoriston

02 April 2024

The incident took place yesterday afternoon.


UPDATE: A82 reopened after being closed both ways between Invermoriston and Fort Augustus

01 April 2024
UPDATE: A82 reopened after being closed both ways between Invermoriston and Fort Augustus

UPDATE: A82 reopened after being closed both ways between Invermoriston and Fort Augustus

01 April 2024

Traffic Scotland has confirmed the road has reopened.


Inverness breast cancer survivor's charity hike fund receives quiz night boost

29 March 2024
Inverness breast cancer survivor's charity hike fund receives quiz night boost

Inverness breast cancer survivor's charity hike fund receives quiz night boost

29 March 2024

Breast cancer survivor Gemma McMullan has raised over £5500 ahead of her charity hike across the Himalayan mountains later this year.


‘Battling’ North of Scotland schools squad set sights on national glory

28 March 2024
‘Battling’ North of Scotland schools squad set sights on national glory

‘Battling’ North of Scotland schools squad set sights on national glory

28 March 2024

A north schools’ under-15 select have reached the final of the Scottish Schools Cup.


MORE PICTURES: Positive energy at Kingsmills for SNAP Stars in their Eyes

25 March 2024
MORE PICTURES: Positive energy at Kingsmills for SNAP Stars in their Eyes

MORE PICTURES: Positive energy at Kingsmills for SNAP Stars in their Eyes

25 March 2024

Were you in the crowd at Saturday’s SNAP Stars in their Eyes?


PICTURES: Wedding ideas aplenty for soon-to-be wed couples at the Highland Wedding Fair

25 March 2024
PICTURES: Wedding ideas aplenty for soon-to-be wed couples at the Highland Wedding Fair

PICTURES: Wedding ideas aplenty for soon-to-be wed couples at the Highland Wedding Fair

25 March 2024

Love was in the air at Eden Court for the Inverness Courier Highland Wedding Fair on Sunday.


PICTURES: ‘Stars’ take to the stage for SNAP talent show in Inverness

25 March 2024
PICTURES: ‘Stars’ take to the stage for SNAP talent show in Inverness

PICTURES: ‘Stars’ take to the stage for SNAP talent show in Inverness

25 March 2024

Nine Highland hopefuls took to the stage for the Stars in their Eyes fundraiser in aid of SNAP on Saturday night.


‘Technical issue’ to blame for cancellation of Loganair flights to and from Inverness

25 March 2024
‘Technical issue’ to blame for cancellation of Loganair flights to and from Inverness

‘Technical issue’ to blame for cancellation of Loganair flights to and from Inverness

25 March 2024

Loganair flights to and from Inverness have been cancelled this evening, with delays also planned for flights tomorrow morning.


Ness Bridge to be illuminated for Purple Day to support epilepsy awareness

25 March 2024
Ness Bridge to be illuminated for Purple Day to support epilepsy awareness

Ness Bridge to be illuminated for Purple Day to support epilepsy awareness

25 March 2024

The Inverness bridge will join over 40 buildings and landmarks.


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