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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

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.


‘We’re a victim of our own success - but exciting times lie ahead’ says football boss

12 March 2025
‘We’re a victim of our own success - but exciting times lie ahead’ says football boss

‘We’re a victim of our own success - but exciting times lie ahead’ says football boss

12 March 2025

Manager can see a bright horizon past the dark clouds.


Missed chances prove costly as Elgin slide to another home defeat

11 March 2025
Missed chances prove costly as Elgin slide to another home defeat

Missed chances prove costly as Elgin slide to another home defeat

11 March 2025

Six losses in a row for the Moray men.


Cup semi-final heartache for women’s football team

10 March 2025
Cup semi-final heartache for women’s football team

Cup semi-final heartache for women’s football team

10 March 2025

First half goal decides the big game.


Six goals in two Highland League games including ‘one of the best I’ve ever scored’

10 March 2025
Six goals in two Highland League games including ‘one of the best I’ve ever scored’

Six goals in two Highland League games including ‘one of the best I’ve ever scored’

10 March 2025

A target of 20 goals for the third season running is not beyond the on-form front man.


‘Let’s create more memories’ - Highland League legend retires to focus on assistant boss role

10 March 2025
‘Let’s create more memories’ - Highland League legend retires to focus on assistant boss role

‘Let’s create more memories’ - Highland League legend retires to focus on assistant boss role

10 March 2025

‘Bittersweet’ decision to call it quits on playing career with club he loves.


‘Point the finger at me’ - Elgin boss takes blame for run of defeats and urges fans to back the players

08 March 2025
‘Point the finger at me’ - Elgin boss takes blame for run of defeats and urges fans to back the players

‘Point the finger at me’ - Elgin boss takes blame for run of defeats and urges fans to back the players

08 March 2025

An ‘undisclosed’ injury to star striker Kane Hester has dampened team’s firepower.


Champions stun leaders and stoppage time winner opens up title race

08 March 2025
Champions stun leaders and stoppage time winner opens up title race

Champions stun leaders and stoppage time winner opens up title race

08 March 2025

More agony for Rothes after seven-goal Inverness drubbing.


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