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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

Spooky goings on at the Old High in Inverness and LGBTQ-themed school dramas – can you answer Eden Court Just Film’s latest casting call?

07 March 2025
Spooky goings on at the Old High in Inverness and LGBTQ-themed school dramas – can you answer Eden Court Just Film’s latest casting call?

Spooky goings on at the Old High in Inverness and LGBTQ-themed school dramas – can you answer Eden Court Just Film’s latest casting call?

07 March 2025

Aspiring actors across the Highlands are being invited to audition for roles in two forthcoming short films.


Inverness community pharmacy nominated for ‘Team of the Year’ award after ‘resilient and dedicated’ response to car colliding with building

07 March 2025
Inverness community pharmacy nominated for ‘Team of the Year’ award after ‘resilient and dedicated’ response to car colliding with building

Inverness community pharmacy nominated for ‘Team of the Year’ award after ‘resilient and dedicated’ response to car colliding with building

07 March 2025

Staff and patients at Lochardil Pharmacy were fortunate to escape injury when a car smashed into the entrance of the building in January.


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

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

Teenage Highland 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.


PICTURES: Witches, bears, dinosaurs and turnips - Inverness school children dress up for World Book Day

06 March 2025
PICTURES: Witches, bears, dinosaurs and turnips - Inverness school children dress up for World Book Day

PICTURES: Witches, bears, dinosaurs and turnips - Inverness school children dress up for World Book Day

06 March 2025

Schools across the Highlands welcomed a range of colourful characters today.


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.


WATCH: Works at Whin Park ‘progressing well’ as toilets stay closed to allow ‘Sona’ play arch installation

06 March 2025
WATCH: Works at Whin Park ‘progressing well’ as toilets stay closed to allow ‘Sona’ play arch installation

WATCH: Works at Whin Park ‘progressing well’ as toilets stay closed to allow ‘Sona’ play arch installation

06 March 2025

Public toilets at Whin Park in Inverness are currently closed and are set to remain closed for next week.


Woman (39) arrested and charged in connection with ‘wasting police time’ after investigation into sexual assault and robbery claims in Nairn

05 March 2025
Woman (39) arrested and charged in connection with ‘wasting police time’ after investigation into sexual assault and robbery claims in Nairn

Woman (39) arrested and charged in connection with ‘wasting police time’ after investigation into sexual assault and robbery claims in Nairn

05 March 2025

After carrying out extensive enquiries, police say they are “content that no sexual crime or robbery has occurred”.


New minibus donated by Highland Cross will make a ‘real difference’ to students at Croy-based Cantraybridge College

05 March 2025
New minibus donated by Highland Cross will make a ‘real difference’ to students at Croy-based Cantraybridge College

New minibus donated by Highland Cross will make a ‘real difference’ to students at Croy-based Cantraybridge College

05 March 2025

Cantraybridge College in Croy have taken delivery of a new 17-seater minibus donated by the Highland Cross.


Police advise motorists of short road closures while ‘collision reconstruction’ is conducted in Inverness this evening

03 March 2025
Police advise motorists of short road closures while ‘collision reconstruction’ is conducted in Inverness this evening

Police advise motorists of short road closures while ‘collision reconstruction’ is conducted in Inverness this evening

03 March 2025

Short road closures will be affecting traffic at the A9 junction with the B9006 near Inshes in Inverness this evening.


Man (30) charged with alleged driving offence in Inverness after footage circulates on social media

03 March 2025
Man (30) charged with alleged driving offence in Inverness after footage circulates on social media

Man (30) charged with alleged driving offence in Inverness after footage circulates on social media

03 March 2025

Police have confirmed that a man has been charged after an alleged driving offence in Inverness.


Inverness primary highest ranked in Highlands in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

28 February 2025
Inverness primary highest ranked in Highlands in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

Inverness primary highest ranked in Highlands in Sunday Times primary school league table for 2025

28 February 2025

Lochardil Primary recorded a ‘perfect score’ in The Sunday Times’ Scottish primary school league table, released today.


Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025
Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

Scottish Government and council provision of additional support for learning (ASL) must be ‘fundamentally evaluated’, says watchdog

27 February 2025

Local authorities such as Highland Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.


Inverness indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025
Inverness indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

Inverness indoor event Puls8 can begin ‘new era’ for Highland dance scene, says award-winning label owner

25 February 2025

Promoters believe Puls8 can be ‘the biggest indoor dance event in Inverness history’.


‘What’s occurin?’ – Autism and ADHD-friendly events charity calls upon fans of hit BBC comedy in support of Easter activities fund

15 February 2025
‘What’s occurin?’ – Autism and ADHD-friendly events charity calls upon fans of hit BBC comedy in support of Easter activities fund

‘What’s occurin?’ – Autism and ADHD-friendly events charity calls upon fans of hit BBC comedy in support of Easter activities fund

15 February 2025

A Highland charity is calling upon fans of hit BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey.


MSP Fergus Ewing says parents of ‘vulnerable’ child have a right to know details of ‘incident’ that led to staff suspension

12 February 2025
MSP Fergus Ewing says parents of ‘vulnerable’ child have a right to know details of ‘incident’ that led to staff suspension

MSP Fergus Ewing says parents of ‘vulnerable’ child have a right to know details of ‘incident’ that led to staff suspension

12 February 2025

Parents’ attempts to find out what exactly happened involving their daughter have been shut down.


Heating problems result in ‘short notice’ closure of Nairn primary and nursery

11 February 2025
Heating problems result in ‘short notice’ closure of Nairn primary and nursery

Heating problems result in ‘short notice’ closure of Nairn primary and nursery

11 February 2025

A primary school and primary nursery are both closed in Nairn today, after reports of a heating issue at the school.


‘Heating issues’ force closure of ELC centre in Inverness

11 February 2025
‘Heating issues’ force closure of ELC centre in Inverness

‘Heating issues’ force closure of ELC centre in Inverness

11 February 2025

Problems with its heating system has caused the closure of an Inverness primary nursery today.


North Caley clubs ‘raise the standard’ with Quality Mark award drive ahead of 2025-26 season

08 February 2025
North Caley clubs ‘raise the standard’ with Quality Mark award drive ahead of 2025-26 season

North Caley clubs ‘raise the standard’ with Quality Mark award drive ahead of 2025-26 season

08 February 2025

Highland football clubs operating at the grassroots level have been taking steps to meet new criteria for participation after the summer.


Parents of child with non-verbal autism ‘kept in dark’ by Highland Council after incident which resulted in staff suspension

07 February 2025
Parents of child with non-verbal autism ‘kept in dark’ by Highland Council after incident which resulted in staff suspension

Parents of child with non-verbal autism ‘kept in dark’ by Highland Council after incident which resulted in staff suspension

07 February 2025

Parents of a child with autism have hit out after being denied any details of an “incident” involving their daughter.


BREAKING: Southbound traffic restricted on A9 near Kingussie after collision

03 February 2025
BREAKING: Southbound traffic restricted on A9 near Kingussie after collision

BREAKING: Southbound traffic restricted on A9 near Kingussie after collision

03 February 2025

Traffic has been restricted southbound on the A9 due to a collision near Kingussie.


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