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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

PICTURES: Community Trust chair hails ‘fabulous’ turnout for second annual Highland Gathering at Corriegarth Estate

23 July 2024
PICTURES: Community Trust chair hails ‘fabulous’ turnout for second annual Highland Gathering at Corriegarth Estate

PICTURES: Community Trust chair hails ‘fabulous’ turnout for second annual Highland Gathering at Corriegarth Estate

23 July 2024

Organisers deemed the event a “great success”


PICTURES: ‘Real treat’ for Inverness as 48-hour filmmakers prepare for Eden Court showings

23 July 2024
PICTURES: ‘Real treat’ for Inverness as 48-hour filmmakers prepare for Eden Court showings

PICTURES: ‘Real treat’ for Inverness as 48-hour filmmakers prepare for Eden Court showings

23 July 2024

The competition kicked off at Eden Court on Friday.


Songwriter Callum Beattie to premiere video for new single at Belladrum in support of Mikeysline

22 July 2024
Songwriter Callum Beattie to premiere video for new single at Belladrum in support of Mikeysline

Songwriter Callum Beattie to premiere video for new single at Belladrum in support of Mikeysline

22 July 2024

The Mikeysline ambassador will donate a percentage of profits from the single to charity.


New operator seizes ‘great opportunity’ to take reins at Bellfield Park

20 July 2024
New operator seizes ‘great opportunity’ to take reins at Bellfield Park

New operator seizes ‘great opportunity’ to take reins at Bellfield Park

20 July 2024

James MacDonald is the man behind ‘Bloom at Bellfield’


‘Fun and free’ activities for the whole family with return of Bella Boffinarium

20 July 2024
‘Fun and free’ activities for the whole family with return of Bella Boffinarium

‘Fun and free’ activities for the whole family with return of Bella Boffinarium

20 July 2024

The Bella Boffinarium returns this year with a stacked three-day schedule.


Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

20 July 2024
Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

20 July 2024

The three-day project kicked off at Eden Court yesterday.


Morning flight from Inverness to Gatwick cancelled due to ‘air traffic control restrictions’

20 July 2024
Morning flight from Inverness to Gatwick cancelled due to ‘air traffic control restrictions’

Morning flight from Inverness to Gatwick cancelled due to ‘air traffic control restrictions’

20 July 2024

Easyjet say the cancellation was “outside of their control”.


Inverness-based youth football club Balloan FC announce ‘feeder club’ collaboration with Strathspey Thistle

25 June 2024
Inverness-based youth football club Balloan FC announce ‘feeder club’ collaboration with Strathspey Thistle

Inverness-based youth football club Balloan FC announce ‘feeder club’ collaboration with Strathspey Thistle

25 June 2024

Balloan FC, which currently runs 15 teams for school years S1 to S6 will become a feeder to the Grantown-based side.


First People of The Spey: from Hunter Gatherer to Early Christian

18 June 2024
First People of The Spey: from Hunter Gatherer to Early Christian

First People of The Spey: from Hunter Gatherer to Early Christian

18 June 2024

Grantown Museum invites you to retrace the steps of the first people of the Spey.


First People of The Spey: from Hunter Gatherer to Early Christian

17 June 2024
First People of The Spey: from Hunter Gatherer to Early Christian

First People of The Spey: from Hunter Gatherer to Early Christian

17 June 2024

Grantown Museum invites you to retrace the steps of the first people of the Spey.


PICTURES: Loch Ness Classic Car Tour covers 160-mile route around the Highlands in aid of local charities

09 June 2024
PICTURES: Loch Ness Classic Car Tour covers 160-mile route around the Highlands in aid of local charities

PICTURES: Loch Ness Classic Car Tour covers 160-mile route around the Highlands in aid of local charities

09 June 2024

Occasional rain showers and ‘squally’ winds did not deter entrants in this year’s Loch Ness Classic Car Tour.


‘Marathon’ 72-hole golf challenge to be held for third year in memory of much-loved golfer

09 June 2024
‘Marathon’ 72-hole golf challenge to be held for third year in memory of much-loved golfer

‘Marathon’ 72-hole golf challenge to be held for third year in memory of much-loved golfer

09 June 2024

Golfers in Inverness are preparing for a “marathon” at the Kings Club this June in memory of a much-loved former player.


Police confirm missing man (49) from Dundee traced in Inverness

08 June 2024
Police confirm missing man (49) from Dundee traced in Inverness

Police confirm missing man (49) from Dundee traced in Inverness

08 June 2024

Police Scotland have confirmed that a 49-year-old man reported missing in the Inverness area last week has now been traced.


Inverness Army cadet named as Lord Lieutenant’s cadet of Inverness-shire

08 June 2024
Inverness Army cadet named as Lord Lieutenant’s cadet of Inverness-shire

Inverness Army cadet named as Lord Lieutenant’s cadet of Inverness-shire

08 June 2024

An Inverness Army cadet will accompany the Lord Lieutenant for Inverness-shire on official engagements.


Northbound lane of A9 closed at Skiach services due to two-vehicle crash

07 June 2024
Northbound lane of A9 closed at Skiach services due to two-vehicle crash

Northbound lane of A9 closed at Skiach services due to two-vehicle crash

07 June 2024

The northbound lane of the A9 is closed due to a collision at Skiach Services near Evanton.


Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract

06 June 2024
Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract

Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract

06 June 2024

Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, confirmed three bids have been received for work on the six-mile stretch.


Engines at the ready for the return of the Loch Ness Classic Car Tour on Saturday

06 June 2024
Engines at the ready for the return of the Loch Ness Classic Car Tour on Saturday

Engines at the ready for the return of the Loch Ness Classic Car Tour on Saturday

06 June 2024

Vintage vehicles take to the Highlands this weekend for the return of the Loch Ness Classic Car Tour.


Transport officials warned senior ministers not to place ‘definitive date’ on dualling of A9, reports say

03 June 2024
Transport officials warned senior ministers not to place ‘definitive date’ on dualling of A9, reports say

Transport officials warned senior ministers not to place ‘definitive date’ on dualling of A9, reports say

03 June 2024

Reports say a Transport Scotland briefing in December 2022 warned a “definitive date” should not be placed on the project.


Organisers welcome late entries ahead of Loch Ness classic car tour

27 May 2024
Organisers welcome late entries ahead of Loch Ness classic car tour

Organisers welcome late entries ahead of Loch Ness classic car tour

27 May 2024

The non-competitive event is set to welcome owners of classic cars and vintage sports vehicles for a 160-mile tour of the Highlands.


MSP Ariane Burgess hails ‘transformative’ impact of free bus travel for young people in the Highlands

26 May 2024
MSP Ariane Burgess hails ‘transformative’ impact of free bus travel for young people in the Highlands

MSP Ariane Burgess hails ‘transformative’ impact of free bus travel for young people in the Highlands

26 May 2024

Over 20,000 people under the age of 22 who have signed up for the free pass so far.


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