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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

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.


Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle midfielder signs for League Two club

28 June 2024
Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle midfielder signs for League Two club

Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle midfielder signs for League Two club

28 June 2024

The 21-year-old has played almost 50 times for ICT’s first team.


PICTURES: Last-gasp Clach stun Buckie on Victoria Park return

24 February 2024
PICTURES: Last-gasp Clach stun Buckie on Victoria Park return

PICTURES: Last-gasp Clach stun Buckie on Victoria Park return

24 February 2024

Second-bottom Clach stun the title chasers.


Clach to learn venue for next Highland League fixture on morning of match

23 February 2024
Clach to learn venue for next Highland League fixture on morning of match

Clach to learn venue for next Highland League fixture on morning of match

23 February 2024

Early morning pitch inspection to be held at Buckie, where Jags haven't played for more than three months.


Buckie stun leaders Brechin and Fraserburgh hit Huntly for six

17 February 2024
Buckie stun leaders Brechin and Fraserburgh hit Huntly for six

Buckie stun leaders Brechin and Fraserburgh hit Huntly for six

17 February 2024

Crucial three points for a Jags side playing catch-up in fixtures.


WATCH: Buckie Thistle's road so far which got them to Celtic Park

19 January 2024
WATCH: Buckie Thistle's road so far which got them to Celtic Park

WATCH: Buckie Thistle's road so far which got them to Celtic Park

19 January 2024

Every goal and every moment of drama from Jags' triumphant run to Celtic Park.


WATCH: Celtic TV tour stadium with Buckie striker and his Celtic cousin

19 January 2024
WATCH: Celtic TV tour stadium with Buckie striker and his Celtic cousin

WATCH: Celtic TV tour stadium with Buckie striker and his Celtic cousin

19 January 2024

A look at the Celtic Park section where up to 5000 Buckie fans will congregate.


Callum McGregor is Buckie midfielder's hero but he won't hold back on Sunday

18 January 2024
Callum McGregor is Buckie midfielder's hero but he won't hold back on Sunday

Callum McGregor is Buckie midfielder's hero but he won't hold back on Sunday

18 January 2024

Star-struck Jag can't wait to take on his Hoops heroes on the battle field.


The story of the Hoops - did Buckie get their green and white shirts from Celtic?

18 January 2024
The story of the Hoops - did Buckie get their green and white shirts from Celtic?

The story of the Hoops - did Buckie get their green and white shirts from Celtic?

18 January 2024

Sunday's Scottish Cup foes share one thing in common - their famous colours.


It will be a miracle if I score against my Celtic cousin says Buckie Thistle striker

18 January 2024
It will be a miracle if I score against my Celtic cousin says Buckie Thistle striker

It will be a miracle if I score against my Celtic cousin says Buckie Thistle striker

18 January 2024

Josh Peters hopes he will face cousin Stephen Welsh at Celtic Park on Sunday


PICTURES: Scottish Cup fever sweeps Buckie as fans snap up tickets for Celtic clash

11 January 2024
PICTURES: Scottish Cup fever sweeps Buckie as fans snap up tickets for Celtic clash

PICTURES: Scottish Cup fever sweeps Buckie as fans snap up tickets for Celtic clash

11 January 2024

Supporters queue up to be part of a historic day for Victoria Park club.


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