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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

Mum who became world athletics champion wants to inspire middle-aged women

15 May 2025
Mum who became world athletics champion wants to inspire middle-aged women

Mum who became world athletics champion wants to inspire middle-aged women

15 May 2025

A silver medallist who was on the world track just months after giving birth to her daughter wants to encourage others.


‘Sport is my life’ - from shy girl to international footballer, coach and sporting role model for females

13 May 2025
‘Sport is my life’ - from shy girl to international footballer, coach and sporting role model for females

‘Sport is my life’ - from shy girl to international footballer, coach and sporting role model for females

13 May 2025

Scotland caps, UEFA coaching badges and top tier club football - but she’s tries every sport.


‘If there’s one team that can turn around a two-goal deficit, it’s this Elgin City team.’

10 May 2025
‘If there’s one team that can turn around a two-goal deficit, it’s this Elgin City team.’

‘If there’s one team that can turn around a two-goal deficit, it’s this Elgin City team.’

10 May 2025

‘We don’t believe the tie is over’ says defiant boss.


Man of the match is confident of a play-offs turnaround

09 May 2025
Man of the match is confident of a play-offs turnaround

Man of the match is confident of a play-offs turnaround

09 May 2025

A repeat of the second half performance must be turned into goals for the trailing team.


‘Our small club has more than held their own in national rugby’ - a fine debut season

08 May 2025
‘Our small club has more than held their own in national rugby’ - a fine debut season

‘Our small club has more than held their own in national rugby’ - a fine debut season

08 May 2025

A review of the club’s season at all levels, male and female teams.


New format to Scottish football cup competition based on UEFA group stages

08 May 2025
New format to Scottish football cup competition based on UEFA group stages

New format to Scottish football cup competition based on UEFA group stages

08 May 2025

Six group stages fixtures for lower league sides.


‘This is the most determined I’ve ever been to succeed’ - Ironman wants shot at world title

08 May 2025
‘This is the most determined I’ve ever been to succeed’ - Ironman wants shot at world title

‘This is the most determined I’ve ever been to succeed’ - Ironman wants shot at world title

08 May 2025

Super-fit triathlete posts fourth in Australia and second place in Italy in first two events.


Brilliant strike and shoot-out success keeps treble hopes alive

07 May 2025
Brilliant strike and shoot-out success keeps treble hopes alive

Brilliant strike and shoot-out success keeps treble hopes alive

07 May 2025

Watch spectacular goal that sparked cup shock.


‘We haven’t put in a performance like that in a long time’ - team belief remains after play-offs defeat

07 May 2025
‘We haven’t put in a performance like that in a long time’ - team belief remains after play-offs defeat

‘We haven’t put in a performance like that in a long time’ - team belief remains after play-offs defeat

07 May 2025

Pictures from a dramatic night in the push for promotion.


Champs score eight against league newcomers and nearest rivals make it 21 goals in three games

07 May 2025
Champs score eight against league newcomers and nearest rivals make it 21 goals in three games

Champs score eight against league newcomers and nearest rivals make it 21 goals in three games

07 May 2025

Last season’s front runners set the early pace.


‘It’s far from over’ - manager refuses to give up on play-off dreams despite home defeat

07 May 2025
‘It’s far from over’ - manager refuses to give up on play-off dreams despite home defeat

‘It’s far from over’ - manager refuses to give up on play-off dreams despite home defeat

07 May 2025

Watch video interview with boss and all the goals.


‘You’ve been the heartbeat of our journey’ - fans can lift play-offs bid

06 May 2025
‘You’ve been the heartbeat of our journey’ - fans can lift play-offs bid

‘You’ve been the heartbeat of our journey’ - fans can lift play-offs bid

06 May 2025

Big crowd expected for the first of a crucial double header.


Former Highland League title winner joins new club

06 May 2025
Former Highland League title winner joins new club

Former Highland League title winner joins new club

06 May 2025

Manager makes second big swoop of close season.


‘I spend more time here than I do at home’ - nearly 70 years service to football club

06 May 2025
‘I spend more time here than I do at home’ - nearly 70 years service to football club

‘I spend more time here than I do at home’ - nearly 70 years service to football club

06 May 2025

Long hours at club helped him come to terms with the loss of his wife.


Last-minute play-offs heartache on two occasions - is this the year to make history?

05 May 2025
Last-minute play-offs heartache on two occasions - is this the year to make history?

Last-minute play-offs heartache on two occasions - is this the year to make history?

05 May 2025

Some cruel blows in three previous shots at promotion.


Champions kick off with 8-0 win and new boys make it back-to-back victories

05 May 2025
Champions kick off with 8-0 win and new boys make it back-to-back victories

Champions kick off with 8-0 win and new boys make it back-to-back victories

05 May 2025

The top two from last year got off to a perfect start.


Footballer targeted more goals than Haaland - and succeeded

05 May 2025
Footballer targeted more goals than Haaland - and succeeded

Footballer targeted more goals than Haaland - and succeeded

05 May 2025

Five more strikes to the tally on Sunday.


Celebration time as the club that nearly went bust is crowned champions

05 May 2025
Celebration time as the club that nearly went bust is crowned champions

Celebration time as the club that nearly went bust is crowned champions

05 May 2025

Championship delivered, with two more trophies to go for.


‘We need to be aware that the play-offs are on Tuesday’ - manager set to rest players in final game

03 May 2025
‘We need to be aware that the play-offs are on Tuesday’ - manager set to rest players in final game

‘We need to be aware that the play-offs are on Tuesday’ - manager set to rest players in final game

03 May 2025

Weekend match will determine who plays who in play-offs.


‘We deserve more credit’ - manager prepares team for play-offs

02 May 2025
‘We deserve more credit’ - manager prepares team for play-offs

‘We deserve more credit’ - manager prepares team for play-offs

02 May 2025

‘We beat the champions three times’ says jubilant boss.


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