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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

‘It’s incredible’ - best Scottish rally finish yet for navigator in his home event

30 April 2025
‘It’s incredible’ - best Scottish rally finish yet for navigator in his home event

‘It’s incredible’ - best Scottish rally finish yet for navigator in his home event

30 April 2025

Watch north crew match the 12-time champion on one of the stages.


‘It’s a star-studded team’ - two Scotland football legends to head north for charity match

30 April 2025
‘It’s a star-studded team’ - two Scotland football legends to head north for charity match

‘It’s a star-studded team’ - two Scotland football legends to head north for charity match

30 April 2025

Event has raised many thousands in the past and fans set to turn out for appearance of superstars.


Match abandoned after footballer collapses with ‘breathing issues’

28 April 2025
Match abandoned after footballer collapses with ‘breathing issues’

Match abandoned after footballer collapses with ‘breathing issues’

28 April 2025

Defender was taken to hospital and referee called a halt to the match.


His parents were told he was unlikely to survive - nine months later he cycled 800 miles to Germany for the Euros

18 April 2025
His parents were told he was unlikely to survive - nine months later he cycled 800 miles to Germany for the Euros

His parents were told he was unlikely to survive - nine months later he cycled 800 miles to Germany for the Euros

18 April 2025

Film charts the incredible story of a young footballer determined to overcome terrible injuries and achieve something incredible.


Cross country event attracts 600 runners to iconic location

16 April 2025
Cross country event attracts 600 runners to iconic location

Cross country event attracts 600 runners to iconic location

16 April 2025

Over 1000 watched the event - here’s some of the pictures from the day.


‘To reach 500 is something special’ - football programme editor’s 32-year devotion to club reaches a milestone edition

15 April 2025
‘To reach 500 is something special’ - football programme editor’s 32-year devotion to club reaches a milestone edition

‘To reach 500 is something special’ - football programme editor’s 32-year devotion to club reaches a milestone edition

15 April 2025

From one edition riddled with mistakes to the best non-league programme in Scotland.


‘Holding a trophy in the season to come’ is manager’s aim to end 18-year wait

14 April 2025
‘Holding a trophy in the season to come’ is manager’s aim to end 18-year wait

‘Holding a trophy in the season to come’ is manager’s aim to end 18-year wait

14 April 2025

Successes highlighted but ‘room for improvement’ is the message from the man in charge.


‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

14 April 2025
‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

14 April 2025

One new signing set to be announced soon.


Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

13 April 2025
Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

13 April 2025

Watch the incredible goal from one penalty box to another.


‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

12 April 2025
‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

12 April 2025

Midfield star played in Australia and became a north football legend.


‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

07 April 2025
‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

07 April 2025

Regarded as one of the best midfield players in the league for many years.


Two late goals turn defeat into victory and leaders close in on title

07 April 2025
Two late goals turn defeat into victory and leaders close in on title

Two late goals turn defeat into victory and leaders close in on title

07 April 2025

A dramatic Saturday of north football action.


‘Fun and inclusive’ girls’ football tournament proves to be big success

01 April 2025
‘Fun and inclusive’ girls’ football tournament proves to be big success

‘Fun and inclusive’ girls’ football tournament proves to be big success

01 April 2025

Picture special from an event highlighting the popularity of women’s football.


‘I experienced every sort of emotional feeling’ - Highland League hero plays final match

01 April 2025
‘I experienced every sort of emotional feeling’ - Highland League hero plays final match

‘I experienced every sort of emotional feeling’ - Highland League hero plays final match

01 April 2025

Veteran of more than 250 matches for his club will now serve them as assistant manager.


Goalkeeping legend (41) makes comeback for club he won eight Highland League honours with

31 March 2025
Goalkeeping legend (41) makes comeback for club he won eight Highland League honours with

Goalkeeping legend (41) makes comeback for club he won eight Highland League honours with

31 March 2025

Hero makes 350th appearance for club - almost 13 years after his 349th.


Hat-trick sets up 8-0 victory to kick off football season in style

31 March 2025
Hat-trick sets up 8-0 victory to kick off football season in style

Hat-trick sets up 8-0 victory to kick off football season in style

31 March 2025

Perfect kick-off to final campaign in their division.


‘Somebody from the crowd shouted at the ref and he sent me off’ - manager to appeal third red card of season

31 March 2025
‘Somebody from the crowd shouted at the ref and he sent me off’ - manager to appeal third red card of season

‘Somebody from the crowd shouted at the ref and he sent me off’ - manager to appeal third red card of season

31 March 2025

‘Because I'm the most senior person in the dugout, I automatically get the red card.’


Who scored Highland League’s 1000th goal and who netted ‘incredible’ long range strike

29 March 2025
Who scored Highland League’s 1000th goal and who netted ‘incredible’ long range strike

Who scored Highland League’s 1000th goal and who netted ‘incredible’ long range strike

29 March 2025

League leaders are two games away from the title.


Football fans ignore club warnings with pyro display at derby fixture

20 March 2025
Football fans ignore club warnings with pyro display at derby fixture

Football fans ignore club warnings with pyro display at derby fixture

20 March 2025

Video shows ground lit up by pyrotechnic display prior to kick off.


Highland League side ends 13-game losing run - and rivals score after 30 seconds

20 March 2025
Highland League side ends 13-game losing run - and rivals score after 30 seconds

Highland League side ends 13-game losing run - and rivals score after 30 seconds

20 March 2025

League leadership changes hands again following shock result.


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