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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

Multi-time world champion boxer Tyson Fury greets fans during pit stop in Highland town after far north visit

18 June 2025
Multi-time world champion boxer Tyson Fury greets fans during pit stop in Highland town after far north visit

Multi-time world champion boxer Tyson Fury greets fans during pit stop in Highland town after far north visit

18 June 2025

The “Gypsy King” was making his way down the A9 after a visit to Caithness.


Kiltarlity and Kirkhill voices call for action at Highland convention to address impact of major infrastructure

15 June 2025
Kiltarlity and Kirkhill voices call for action at Highland convention to address impact of major infrastructure

Kiltarlity and Kirkhill voices call for action at Highland convention to address impact of major infrastructure

15 June 2025

The event brought together over 300 representatives from 53 community councils across Highland.


‘Positive future ahead’ for Highland civil engineering sector

15 June 2025
‘Positive future ahead’ for Highland civil engineering sector

‘Positive future ahead’ for Highland civil engineering sector

15 June 2025

Graduates from CECA Academy Scotland were told they would be entering an industry with ‘unprecedented’ opportunities.


WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

15 June 2025
WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

WATCH: Cllr Helen Crawford issues rallying call as Highland community councils back unified statement opposing large scale energy plans

15 June 2025

A powerful rallying call from Cllr Helen Crawford brought Saturday’s landmark convention to a close.


‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

15 June 2025
‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

‘We can say take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

15 June 2025

Over 350 community councillors and members of the public attended the convention in Beauly yesterday.


Director hails enduring power of Narnia tale ahead of show’s Eden Court dates

15 June 2025
Director hails enduring power of Narnia tale ahead of show’s Eden Court dates

Director hails enduring power of Narnia tale ahead of show’s Eden Court dates

15 June 2025

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to Inverness later this month.


PICTURES: Vintage vehicles dating back to 1950s take to Highland roads for charity as part of Loch Ness Classic Car Tour

14 June 2025
PICTURES: Vintage vehicles dating back to 1950s take to Highland roads for charity as part of Loch Ness Classic Car Tour

PICTURES: Vintage vehicles dating back to 1950s take to Highland roads for charity as part of Loch Ness Classic Car Tour

14 June 2025

Dozens of vehicles were involved as over £3000 was raised for charity.


BREAKING: Route closed south of Inverness after crash near Essich Road

14 June 2025
BREAKING: Route closed south of Inverness after crash near Essich Road

BREAKING: Route closed south of Inverness after crash near Essich Road

14 June 2025

Police are advising motorists to travel via Farr or Dores.


UPDATE: Man taken to hospital after A82 crash near Drumnadrochit between car and motorcycle

13 June 2025
UPDATE: Man taken to hospital after A82 crash near Drumnadrochit between car and motorcycle

UPDATE: Man taken to hospital after A82 crash near Drumnadrochit between car and motorcycle

13 June 2025

A man, the motorcyclist, was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness with non-life threatening injuries.


BREAKING: A82 closed in both directions after crash involving car and motorcycle

13 June 2025
BREAKING: A82 closed in both directions after crash involving car and motorcycle

BREAKING: A82 closed in both directions after crash involving car and motorcycle

13 June 2025

The road remains closed south of Drumnadrochit near the Urquhart Castle junction.


PICTURES: PULS8 dance music experience embraced by young Inverness revellers

10 June 2025
PICTURES: PULS8 dance music experience embraced by young Inverness revellers

PICTURES: PULS8 dance music experience embraced by young Inverness revellers

10 June 2025

Dance music fans turned out in their numbers at Inverness Ice Centre for PULS8.


Indoor dance experience PULS8 hailed as ‘great success’ after debut event at Inverness Ice Centre

10 June 2025
Indoor dance experience PULS8 hailed as ‘great success’ after debut event at Inverness Ice Centre

Indoor dance experience PULS8 hailed as ‘great success’ after debut event at Inverness Ice Centre

10 June 2025

PULS8 welcomed around 1000 people to Inverness Ice Centre on Saturday


Annual whisky showcase set to return to Inverness as part of ‘biggest ever’ national festival

09 June 2025
Annual whisky showcase set to return to Inverness as part of ‘biggest ever’ national festival

Annual whisky showcase set to return to Inverness as part of ‘biggest ever’ national festival

09 June 2025

Whisky enthusiasts will have plenty to savour this summer as the Scottish National Whisky Festival makes its return to Inverness.


Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

09 June 2025
Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

09 June 2025

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.


PULS8 indoor event prepares to ‘raise the bar’ for Inverness dance scene this weekend

06 June 2025
PULS8 indoor event prepares to ‘raise the bar’ for Inverness dance scene this weekend

PULS8 indoor event prepares to ‘raise the bar’ for Inverness dance scene this weekend

06 June 2025

The event has sold around 850 tickets thus far.


Black Isle festival plans to ‘go out with a bang’ after organisers confirm event will be the last

06 June 2025
Black Isle festival plans to ‘go out with a bang’ after organisers confirm event will be the last

Black Isle festival plans to ‘go out with a bang’ after organisers confirm event will be the last

06 June 2025

The Fortrose-based event is to be held on Saturday, June 14.


Back-to-back Highland Amateur Cup ties scheduled after Scottish Amateur FA dismiss Culloden appeal

06 June 2025
Back-to-back Highland Amateur Cup ties scheduled after Scottish Amateur FA dismiss Culloden appeal

Back-to-back Highland Amateur Cup ties scheduled after Scottish Amateur FA dismiss Culloden appeal

06 June 2025

An appeal from Culloden Blacksmiths to be reinstated into this year’s Highland Amateur Cup has been thrown out.


Education Scotland report commends Millburn Academy for its ‘culture of respect’

03 June 2025
Education Scotland report commends Millburn Academy for its ‘culture of respect’

Education Scotland report commends Millburn Academy for its ‘culture of respect’

03 June 2025

Inspectors from Education Scotland praised the secondary school’s headteacher for providing “strategic well-focused leadership”.


Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Highland Amateur appeal this week as Inverness clubs await cup fate

03 June 2025
Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Highland Amateur appeal this week as Inverness clubs await cup fate

Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Highland Amateur appeal this week as Inverness clubs await cup fate

03 June 2025

Appeals have caused delays to this year’s Highland Amateur Cup.


BREAKING: Man arrested and charged in connection with death of woman in Inverness

03 June 2025
BREAKING: Man arrested and charged in connection with death of woman in Inverness

BREAKING: Man arrested and charged in connection with death of woman in Inverness

03 June 2025

The arrest and charge come after a 51-year-old woman died in hospital.


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