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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

Boss praises improved performance after saying ‘we were terrible on Saturday’

16 July 2025
Boss praises improved performance after saying ‘we were terrible on Saturday’

Boss praises improved performance after saying ‘we were terrible on Saturday’

16 July 2025

Watch video interview with the man in charge last night.


Athlete retains Scottish multi-sports title while Moray trio produce superb display

16 July 2025
Athlete retains Scottish multi-sports title while Moray trio produce superb display

Athlete retains Scottish multi-sports title while Moray trio produce superb display

16 July 2025

A powerful showing from the north athletes.


‘We’re incredibly proud’ - young footballers’ hard work and dedication earns professional contracts

16 July 2025
‘We’re incredibly proud’ - young footballers’ hard work and dedication earns professional contracts

‘We’re incredibly proud’ - young footballers’ hard work and dedication earns professional contracts

16 July 2025

All four have already featured in first team squad.


Football side closes in on 100 goals after star striker nets his fifth consecutive hat-trick

16 July 2025
Football side closes in on 100 goals after star striker nets his fifth consecutive hat-trick

Football side closes in on 100 goals after star striker nets his fifth consecutive hat-trick

16 July 2025

Dominant force averaging five goals a game in undefeated season.


Reigning champ shoots lowest qualifying score at five-day open

16 July 2025
Reigning champ shoots lowest qualifying score at five-day open

Reigning champ shoots lowest qualifying score at five-day open

16 July 2025

Pictures from the qualifying rounds.


‘It was a wee bit emotional’ - football club legend steps down after 38 years of service

16 July 2025
‘It was a wee bit emotional’ - football club legend steps down after 38 years of service

‘It was a wee bit emotional’ - football club legend steps down after 38 years of service

16 July 2025

His first club merged with his second, totalling 48 years of devotion to his community.


First half brace earns Caley Jags victory over Elgin City

15 July 2025
First half brace earns Caley Jags victory over Elgin City

First half brace earns Caley Jags victory over Elgin City

15 July 2025

Double strike late in the half was the difference.


‘I’m ready to face up to my former club’ - midfielder relishes big derby cup clash

15 July 2025
‘I’m ready to face up to my former club’ - midfielder relishes big derby cup clash

‘I’m ready to face up to my former club’ - midfielder relishes big derby cup clash

15 July 2025

Video interview with the 22-year-old Highlander.


Welfare club lures five Scottish football legends for fund-raising match

15 July 2025
Welfare club lures five Scottish football legends for fund-raising match

Welfare club lures five Scottish football legends for fund-raising match

15 July 2025

Former favourites at Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Hibs will take on local talent.


Elgin City begin co-operative partnership with Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen

15 July 2025
Elgin City begin co-operative partnership with Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen

Elgin City begin co-operative partnership with Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen

15 July 2025

New initiative begins with a triple loan deal.


Ten-year-old martial arts star lands double gold medal success

14 July 2025
Ten-year-old martial arts star lands double gold medal success

Ten-year-old martial arts star lands double gold medal success

14 July 2025

Primary 7 grappler wins at two different weight categories in a major tournament.


Budapest podium joy for north sporting trio

14 July 2025
Budapest podium joy for north sporting trio

Budapest podium joy for north sporting trio

14 July 2025

Scottish joy on the continent.


An 8-0 Scottish Cup win - and striker nets hat-trick for fourth game running

14 July 2025
An 8-0 Scottish Cup win - and striker nets hat-trick for fourth game running

An 8-0 Scottish Cup win - and striker nets hat-trick for fourth game running

14 July 2025

Into the last eight after 17th win in 18 games.


Treble winners book cup final date and chance to retain trophy

14 July 2025
Treble winners book cup final date and chance to retain trophy

Treble winners book cup final date and chance to retain trophy

14 July 2025

Could the champs lift the cup again - and will it be a repeat final?


Seven straight wins and 53 goals scored - the league title is almost won

14 July 2025
Seven straight wins and 53 goals scored - the league title is almost won

Seven straight wins and 53 goals scored - the league title is almost won

14 July 2025

Could it be an invincible season for the team?


‘I expected more - we’ve got to be better than that’ - manager reflects on team’s opening day defeat

12 July 2025
‘I expected more - we’ve got to be better than that’ - manager reflects on team’s opening day defeat

‘I expected more - we’ve got to be better than that’ - manager reflects on team’s opening day defeat

12 July 2025

A video interview with the beaten boss.


Midfielder earns three penalty kicks against former club in cup romp

12 July 2025
Midfielder earns three penalty kicks against former club in cup romp

Midfielder earns three penalty kicks against former club in cup romp

12 July 2025

One-sided tie to kick off the season.


New signing played with current Liverpool star and enjoyed being part of Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup triumph.

12 July 2025
New signing played with current Liverpool star and enjoyed being part of Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup triumph.

New signing played with current Liverpool star and enjoyed being part of Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup triumph.

12 July 2025

Video interview with summer signing.


‘It was everything I dreamt of as a kid’ - boxer silences 15,000 Manchester crowd with his greatest win

11 July 2025
‘It was everything I dreamt of as a kid’ - boxer silences 15,000 Manchester crowd with his greatest win

‘It was everything I dreamt of as a kid’ - boxer silences 15,000 Manchester crowd with his greatest win

11 July 2025

‘I walked the ring getting booed, and I left with people taking pictures of me - and that was his own fans.’


Elgin City new signing thrives on advice from his Scotland international father

10 July 2025
Elgin City new signing thrives on advice from his Scotland international father

Elgin City new signing thrives on advice from his Scotland international father

10 July 2025

Video interview with new boy on his career and his willingness to relocate to Moray.


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