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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

Holiday activity became a sporting passion for 13-year-old Scottish champion

28 March 2025
Holiday activity became a sporting passion for 13-year-old Scottish champion

Holiday activity became a sporting passion for 13-year-old Scottish champion

28 March 2025

Youngster has won every competition he has entered so far.


City aim to bust Bonnyrigg bogey in first of six ‘cup finals’

27 March 2025
City aim to bust Bonnyrigg bogey in first of six ‘cup finals’

City aim to bust Bonnyrigg bogey in first of six ‘cup finals’

27 March 2025

Momentum building up going into tough away fixture.


Who plays who in Highland League’s thrilling finale after four sub goals rescue title contenders

27 March 2025
Who plays who in Highland League’s thrilling finale after four sub goals rescue title contenders

Who plays who in Highland League’s thrilling finale after four sub goals rescue title contenders

27 March 2025

Three matches left in title run-in - who has the toughest fixtures?


Aberdeen loan teenager nets Highland League hat-trick in thrilling win

26 March 2025
Aberdeen loan teenager nets Highland League hat-trick in thrilling win

Aberdeen loan teenager nets Highland League hat-trick in thrilling win

26 March 2025

Two goals in opening three minutes before a comeback from ten-man visitors.


‘It was a special moment’ - father and son play together in cup-winning basketball team

25 March 2025
‘It was a special moment’ - father and son play together in cup-winning basketball team

‘It was a special moment’ - father and son play together in cup-winning basketball team

25 March 2025

Six teams from across the north battled it out for the silverware.


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.


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.


‘We’re actively working on plans to see new athletics facilities for Elgin’

20 March 2025
‘We’re actively working on plans to see new athletics facilities for Elgin’

‘We’re actively working on plans to see new athletics facilities for Elgin’

20 March 2025

Moray outfit wants to ‘level playing field and give all local athletes a better chance on national stage’.


Youth rugby team overturns 28-point deficit to complete cup triple triumph for Moray

19 March 2025
Youth rugby team overturns 28-point deficit to complete cup triple triumph for Moray

Youth rugby team overturns 28-point deficit to complete cup triple triumph for Moray

19 March 2025

A ‘Super Sunday’ of silverware success for young rugby stars.


Table tennis schoolboy (12) lands place in Scotland international team

18 March 2025
Table tennis schoolboy (12) lands place in Scotland international team

Table tennis schoolboy (12) lands place in Scotland international team

18 March 2025

Scotland caps at primary and now secondary school level.


Winning 5-0 and 7-0 without 31-goal star striker suits Highland League boss

17 March 2025
Winning 5-0 and 7-0 without 31-goal star striker suits Highland League boss

Winning 5-0 and 7-0 without 31-goal star striker suits Highland League boss

17 March 2025

Deputy striker in great form, but now the main marksman is back.


Nine wins out of nine for ladies football team - but they’re still not top of the league

17 March 2025
Nine wins out of nine for ladies football team - but they’re still not top of the league

Nine wins out of nine for ladies football team - but they’re still not top of the league

17 March 2025

League leaders tasted defeat in top-of-the-table clash


The Highland League goal of the weekend lights up Moray derby

17 March 2025
The Highland League goal of the weekend lights up Moray derby

The Highland League goal of the weekend lights up Moray derby

17 March 2025

Club video of the goal and pictures of all the derby action.


Moray football club racks up 15-0 win - and neighbours score nine

15 March 2025
Moray football club racks up 15-0 win - and neighbours score nine

Moray football club racks up 15-0 win - and neighbours score nine

15 March 2025

Another league match finished 10-1 on a high-scoring afternoon.


Watch ‘the best goal I’ve ever scored’ - Elgin’s 40-yard stunner

15 March 2025
Watch ‘the best goal I’ve ever scored’ - Elgin’s 40-yard stunner

Watch ‘the best goal I’ve ever scored’ - Elgin’s 40-yard stunner

15 March 2025

Post-match interview with goal hero.


Stunning 40-yard strike helps Elgin back to winning ways

15 March 2025
Stunning 40-yard strike helps Elgin back to winning ways

Stunning 40-yard strike helps Elgin back to winning ways

15 March 2025

A memorable opening goal paved the way for a vital victory.


‘Positive spirit’ will be key to a return to winning ways for City

14 March 2025
‘Positive spirit’ will be key to a return to winning ways for City

‘Positive spirit’ will be key to a return to winning ways for City

14 March 2025

Moray club desperate to cling on to play-off hopes.


‘We didn’t have a bad performer on the pitch’ - Elgin positives in defeat

13 March 2025
‘We didn’t have a bad performer on the pitch’ - Elgin positives in defeat

‘We didn’t have a bad performer on the pitch’ - Elgin positives in defeat

13 March 2025

Pictures from a rain-soaked midweek encounter.


Cup final glory - and a 5-0 home hammering

13 March 2025
Cup final glory - and a 5-0 home hammering

Cup final glory - and a 5-0 home hammering

13 March 2025

Two league matches and a showpiece match at Turriff.


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