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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: Alastair Campbell wows guests with piping display at Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Business Dinner

18 May 2024
PICTURES: Alastair Campbell wows guests with piping display at Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Business Dinner

PICTURES: Alastair Campbell wows guests with piping display at Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Business Dinner

18 May 2024

Over 350 of the Highlands’ business leaders attended the event at the Drumossie Hotel.


Roar of engines as classic and vintage vehicles descend upon Inverness City Centre

18 May 2024
Roar of engines as classic and vintage vehicles descend upon Inverness City Centre

Roar of engines as classic and vintage vehicles descend upon Inverness City Centre

18 May 2024

This year’s Inverness Classic Vehicle Show is now under way.


Beauly primary kids invited to unveil new-look co-op store

18 May 2024
Beauly primary kids invited to unveil new-look co-op store

Beauly primary kids invited to unveil new-look co-op store

18 May 2024

The retailer unveiled its makeover following a six-week programme of improvements


PICTURES: ‘Wonderful’ turnout for coronation tree planting at Culbokie Green

18 May 2024
PICTURES: ‘Wonderful’ turnout for coronation tree planting at Culbokie Green

PICTURES: ‘Wonderful’ turnout for coronation tree planting at Culbokie Green

18 May 2024

A special one-hour ceremony culminated in the unveiling of a tree and plaque to celebrate the coronation of King Charles.


WATCH: Global Energy chair Roy MacGregor on £350m Nigg cable plant: ‘The opportunity is here and we’ve got to embrace it’

15 May 2024
WATCH: Global Energy chair Roy MacGregor on £350m Nigg cable plant: ‘The opportunity is here and we’ve got to embrace it’

WATCH: Global Energy chair Roy MacGregor on £350m Nigg cable plant: ‘The opportunity is here and we’ve got to embrace it’

15 May 2024

Global Energy chairman Roy MacGregor urged Highland people to “embrace” the opportunity the new facility can bring to the area.


WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

14 May 2024
WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

14 May 2024

MSP Màiri McAllan believes the new facility at Port of Nigg has the potential to create hundreds of jobs


PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024
PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024

Construction of a new state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Highlands commenced this morning.


Black Isle animal rescue charity founder brands tree felling plans ‘very distressing’

11 May 2024
Black Isle animal rescue charity founder brands tree felling plans ‘very distressing’

Black Isle animal rescue charity founder brands tree felling plans ‘very distressing’

11 May 2024

Forestry plans to fell trees behind an animal rescue centre on the Black Isle have been branded “very distressing” by the charity’s founder.


Balloan head coach hails ‘fantastic achievement’ of youth squads in Highland League competitions

07 May 2024
Balloan head coach hails ‘fantastic achievement’ of youth squads in Highland League competitions

Balloan head coach hails ‘fantastic achievement’ of youth squads in Highland League competitions

07 May 2024

The Inverness club qualified for the championship playoff after being crowned winners of the under-18 north division in April.


Highland Hospice to host charity regatta in partnership with Inverness rowers

01 May 2024
Highland Hospice to host charity regatta in partnership with Inverness rowers

Highland Hospice to host charity regatta in partnership with Inverness rowers

01 May 2024

The charity is now inviting teams of four to enter and go up against each other.


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!


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