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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

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

25 April 2025
Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

25 April 2025

Highland Council say information services for parents of children with autism will continue as part of a new project.


Community-led carbon-neutral club night ‘Ctrl-Alt-Dance’ is a first for the Inverness

24 April 2025
Community-led carbon-neutral club night ‘Ctrl-Alt-Dance’ is a first for the Inverness

Community-led carbon-neutral club night ‘Ctrl-Alt-Dance’ is a first for the Inverness

24 April 2025

Ctrl-Alt-Dance is being held at Upstairs Inverness on Friday.


‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

18 April 2025
‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

18 April 2025

Leading rural organisations say muirburn licensing delays could risk exacerbating the growing threat of wildfires across Scotland.


Highland Council assistant chief exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

14 April 2025
Highland Council assistant chief exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Highland Council assistant chief exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

14 April 2025

Assistant chief-exec Kate Lackie says the local authority had continued to fund the service ‘without fail’ and would have continued to do so.


‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

11 April 2025
‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

‘Families will bear the burden’ – children with autism to miss out after no agreement reached on Highland Council funding

11 April 2025

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.


Police launch appeal for help to trace missing man John MacAulay (34) last seen in Inverness who ‘may be injured’

05 April 2025
Police launch appeal for help to trace missing man John MacAulay (34) last seen in Inverness who ‘may be injured’

Police launch appeal for help to trace missing man John MacAulay (34) last seen in Inverness who ‘may be injured’

05 April 2025

Officers are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 34-year-old man missing from Inverness.


‘Something I will remember for the rest of my life’ - Inverness musician’s rare performance with Gregg fiddle at ‘iconic’ Carnegie Hall

05 April 2025
‘Something I will remember for the rest of my life’ - Inverness musician’s rare performance with Gregg fiddle at ‘iconic’ Carnegie Hall

‘Something I will remember for the rest of my life’ - Inverness musician’s rare performance with Gregg fiddle at ‘iconic’ Carnegie Hall

05 April 2025

The performance takes place tonight in New York.


Active Schools launch ‘Kit For All’ initiative to help more young people get active in Inverness

05 April 2025
Active Schools launch ‘Kit For All’ initiative to help more young people get active in Inverness

Active Schools launch ‘Kit For All’ initiative to help more young people get active in Inverness

05 April 2025

The Inverness High School High cluster have established the new points in a bid to combat a lack of access to suitable clothing.


Inverness law firm Macleod and MacCallum announce four new associate appointments

03 April 2025
Inverness law firm Macleod and MacCallum announce four new associate appointments

Inverness law firm Macleod and MacCallum announce four new associate appointments

03 April 2025

An Inverness-based solicitor, estate agent and letting agent has announced a range of promotions within its legal team, with four new appointments.


Staff praised for creating ‘calm and welcoming’ environment at Inverness primary school and nursery

02 April 2025
Staff praised for creating ‘calm and welcoming’ environment at Inverness primary school and nursery

Staff praised for creating ‘calm and welcoming’ environment at Inverness primary school and nursery

02 April 2025

Inspectors carried out an inspection Kirkhill Primary School and Nursery Class back in February.


Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

02 April 2025
Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

Nominations now open for firms who make a ‘positive difference’ in the Highlands and Islands

02 April 2025

Nominations are now open ahead of the Prosper’s annual Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards, set to take place this September.


Rescue helicopter’s ‘lucky’ assist for RNLI Kessock after call out to recover stranded casualties at Rosemarkie

01 April 2025
Rescue helicopter’s ‘lucky’ assist for RNLI Kessock after call out to recover stranded casualties at Rosemarkie

Rescue helicopter’s ‘lucky’ assist for RNLI Kessock after call out to recover stranded casualties at Rosemarkie

01 April 2025

Three casualties had to be winched to safety at Rosemarkie on Saturday after an HM Coastguard callout.


Bingally 400/132kV substation plans submitted to Highland Council as part of proposed Beauly to Denny overhead line upgrade

31 March 2025
Bingally 400/132kV substation plans submitted to Highland Council as part of proposed Beauly to Denny overhead line upgrade

Bingally 400/132kV substation plans submitted to Highland Council as part of proposed Beauly to Denny overhead line upgrade

31 March 2025

Plans have been submitted to Highland Council for the construction of a new SSEN substation at Bingally.


Scottish content creator Gareth Williams charts Highland hot-spots during nationwide “Makers of…” tour

31 March 2025
Scottish content creator Gareth Williams charts Highland hot-spots during nationwide “Makers of…” tour

Scottish content creator Gareth Williams charts Highland hot-spots during nationwide “Makers of…” tour

31 March 2025

A content creator with a passion for storytelling has been capturing the heart of Scotland as part of his recent “Makers of…” tour.


Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

30 March 2025
Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

Young people invited to apply for ‘unique and important’ role of Highland Youth Convener with Highland Council

30 March 2025

The region’s new Youth Convener will attend meetings of Highland Council’s education committee.


Tributes shared as respected karate sensei and ‘charismatic’ entertainer Ronnie Ross dies, age 71

28 March 2025
Tributes shared as respected karate sensei and ‘charismatic’ entertainer Ronnie Ross dies, age 71

Tributes shared as respected karate sensei and ‘charismatic’ entertainer Ronnie Ross dies, age 71

28 March 2025

Tributes have been shared for popular entertainer and Highland Karate Association founder, Ronnie Ross from Inverness.


Highland Council advise motorists of extended road closure in Inverness to complete resurfacing works

27 March 2025
Highland Council advise motorists of extended road closure in Inverness to complete resurfacing works

Highland Council advise motorists of extended road closure in Inverness to complete resurfacing works

27 March 2025

Highland Council say the B862 will remain closed between Saturday March 29 and Monday March 31.


Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

27 March 2025
Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

Registrations for 77-mile Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle open tomorrow as four ‘fantastic’ charities are revealed for 2025

27 March 2025

Registration for this year’s event opens tomorrow, Friday March 28 just under six months ahead of the event date of Saturday, September 13.


Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

27 March 2025
Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

Police thank public for assistance in tracing missing Inverness man (35) who has been found ‘safe and well’

27 March 2025

Officers say the 35-year-old has been traced ‘safe and well’ after appeals to locate him.


‘Limited number’ of one-day tickets for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 go on sale alongside day-split artwork reveal

26 March 2025
‘Limited number’ of one-day tickets for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 go on sale alongside day-split artwork reveal

‘Limited number’ of one-day tickets for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 go on sale alongside day-split artwork reveal

26 March 2025

Organisers of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival have announced that a limited number of single-day tickets have been made available.


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