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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

‘Our body language was something I don't expect of this team’ - boss concerned by cup loss

19 July 2025
‘Our body language was something I don't expect of this team’ - boss concerned by cup loss

‘Our body language was something I don't expect of this team’ - boss concerned by cup loss

19 July 2025

Hard work on the training ground over the next two weeks.


Spirit is strong as distillery worker regains Elgin five-day golfing crown

19 July 2025
Spirit is strong as distillery worker regains Elgin five-day golfing crown

Spirit is strong as distillery worker regains Elgin five-day golfing crown

19 July 2025

Two former footballers were victorious in the handicap sections.


Stunning back-heel goal sets up league new boys for victory at Elgin

19 July 2025
Stunning back-heel goal sets up league new boys for victory at Elgin

Stunning back-heel goal sets up league new boys for victory at Elgin

19 July 2025

Second heavy home defeat in a row.


‘Excellent additions to our squad’ - boss thrilled to sign Aberdeen loan duo

18 July 2025
‘Excellent additions to our squad’ - boss thrilled to sign Aberdeen loan duo

‘Excellent additions to our squad’ - boss thrilled to sign Aberdeen loan duo

18 July 2025

Two more young Dons farmed out to Moray.


Scottish Cup winner says still going strong at 36 is all about ‘managing your body’

18 July 2025
Scottish Cup winner says still going strong at 36 is all about ‘managing your body’

Scottish Cup winner says still going strong at 36 is all about ‘managing your body’

18 July 2025

Picture special from midweek cup clash.


Footballer in hunt for golf five-day open title while last two champions clash in semis

17 July 2025
Footballer in hunt for golf five-day open title while last two champions clash in semis

Footballer in hunt for golf five-day open title while last two champions clash in semis

17 July 2025

Both semi-finals and the final are played on the Friday.


Elgin City land five home ties and face three north rivals in new cup competition

17 July 2025
Elgin City land five home ties and face three north rivals in new cup competition

Elgin City land five home ties and face three north rivals in new cup competition

17 July 2025

Tournament introduces group format similar to UEFA Champions League.


Elgin 5-day open latest - could last two champions clash?

17 July 2025
Elgin 5-day open latest - could last two champions clash?

Elgin 5-day open latest - could last two champions clash?

17 July 2025

More pictures from the week at Hardhillock.


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.


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