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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

Primary pupil (11) medals at European Championships after Scottish title triumph

18 November 2025
Primary pupil (11) medals at European Championships after Scottish title triumph

Primary pupil (11) medals at European Championships after Scottish title triumph

18 November 2025

Young talent has shown his skills at three different sports.


Goalscoring defender marks 400th appearance of football career with match-winning strike

17 November 2025
Goalscoring defender marks 400th appearance of football career with match-winning strike

Goalscoring defender marks 400th appearance of football career with match-winning strike

17 November 2025

Almost one goal every five games for sharp-shooting centre back.


Football team wins 16-0 and applauds ‘best-ever performance’ from opposition goalkeeper

17 November 2025
Football team wins 16-0 and applauds ‘best-ever performance’ from opposition goalkeeper

Football team wins 16-0 and applauds ‘best-ever performance’ from opposition goalkeeper

17 November 2025

Bottom-of-the-league side has conceded over 100 goals but play with ‘spirit and commitment’.


Football club’s 82-year-old groundsman gets credit for league victory by making pitch playable

16 November 2025
Football club’s 82-year-old groundsman gets credit for league victory by making pitch playable

Football club’s 82-year-old groundsman gets credit for league victory by making pitch playable

16 November 2025

Octogenarian’s tireless work during wet weather helped team get an important win.


‘I’m absolutely buzzing’ - 17-year-old Aberdeen defender scores in third consecutive game

16 November 2025
‘I’m absolutely buzzing’ - 17-year-old Aberdeen defender scores in third consecutive game

‘I’m absolutely buzzing’ - 17-year-old Aberdeen defender scores in third consecutive game

16 November 2025

Video interview with a highly-rated teenager on hot form right now.


Over a year without a victory thanks to derby defeat

15 November 2025
Over a year without a victory thanks to derby defeat

Over a year without a victory thanks to derby defeat

15 November 2025

A real battle emerging for top spot.


On-form Elgin City make it five wins in a row

15 November 2025
On-form Elgin City make it five wins in a row

On-form Elgin City make it five wins in a row

15 November 2025

Real momentum is being built up by the north side.


‘We’ll be competing for play-offs place, don’t worry’ - assistant boss hails best performance he’s seen at club

14 November 2025
‘We’ll be competing for play-offs place, don’t worry’ - assistant boss hails best performance he’s seen at club

‘We’ll be competing for play-offs place, don’t worry’ - assistant boss hails best performance he’s seen at club

14 November 2025

Just two defeats in 14 outings ahead of this weekend’s tough encounter.


‘It will be relentless until the end of the season’ says comeback man after six months out injured

13 November 2025
‘It will be relentless until the end of the season’ says comeback man after six months out injured

‘It will be relentless until the end of the season’ says comeback man after six months out injured

13 November 2025

A serious knee injury meant he hadn’t kicked a ball this season - until Tuesday.


‘It was like punching the backside of a cow’ - tough welterweight debut but boxer targets third Scottish title

13 November 2025
‘It was like punching the backside of a cow’ - tough welterweight debut but boxer targets third Scottish title

‘It was like punching the backside of a cow’ - tough welterweight debut but boxer targets third Scottish title

13 November 2025

He’s already won Scottish middleweight and super welterweight belts and wants the triple crown.


Hat-trick hero on the losing side in thrilling derby cup clash

13 November 2025
Hat-trick hero on the losing side in thrilling derby cup clash

Hat-trick hero on the losing side in thrilling derby cup clash

13 November 2025

Goals galore - and a red card - in scintillating clash between coast neighbours.


‘I just want to get fans off seats’ - first senior goal for footballer playing for free to try and win a contract

12 November 2025
‘I just want to get fans off seats’ - first senior goal for footballer playing for free to try and win a contract

‘I just want to get fans off seats’ - first senior goal for footballer playing for free to try and win a contract

12 November 2025

Video interview with winger who provided a goal and assist in cup victory.


Bad weather postpones Scottish football cup draw

11 November 2025
Bad weather postpones Scottish football cup draw

Bad weather postpones Scottish football cup draw

11 November 2025

One game off affects whole draw for the next round - it has now been postponed until a later date.


Striking sensation called up for Scotland internationals was once on loan at Elgin City

11 November 2025
Striking sensation called up for Scotland internationals was once on loan at Elgin City

Striking sensation called up for Scotland internationals was once on loan at Elgin City

11 November 2025

A tough spell in the north - now the teen talent is a Scottish football goal machine.


Flying high in the Scottish League, a perfect response to shock cup defeat

10 November 2025
Flying high in the Scottish League, a perfect response to shock cup defeat

Flying high in the Scottish League, a perfect response to shock cup defeat

10 November 2025

Two early goals paved the way for victory.


‘I get scrutinised on my performance - are the referees?’ - red card and penalty retake infuriate manager

10 November 2025
‘I get scrutinised on my performance - are the referees?’ - red card and penalty retake infuriate manager

‘I get scrutinised on my performance - are the referees?’ - red card and penalty retake infuriate manager

10 November 2025

Two contentious moments in a thrilling cup clash and both went the way of the home club.


Two 6-0 thumpings, stoppage time winner and penalty shoot-out drama in Highland League Cup

08 November 2025
Two 6-0 thumpings, stoppage time winner and penalty shoot-out drama in Highland League Cup

Two 6-0 thumpings, stoppage time winner and penalty shoot-out drama in Highland League Cup

08 November 2025

Two games decided at the very death in the battle to reach the quarter-finals.


Aberdeen loanee (17) hits sensational goal to help end Elgin’s run of 11 games without victory at Edinburgh City

08 November 2025
Aberdeen loanee (17) hits sensational goal to help end Elgin’s run of 11 games without victory at Edinburgh City

Aberdeen loanee (17) hits sensational goal to help end Elgin’s run of 11 games without victory at Edinburgh City

08 November 2025

Just one win in last 19 meetings with capital side - now it’s two in 20.


‘We work hard to put in performances that the fans can be proud of’ - manager wants to gain some momentum

07 November 2025
‘We work hard to put in performances that the fans can be proud of’ - manager wants to gain some momentum

‘We work hard to put in performances that the fans can be proud of’ - manager wants to gain some momentum

07 November 2025

Video interview as boss wants to bring good form into this weekend’s trip to the capital.


‘An exceptional run to beat a truly elite class field’ - another victory for rising young star

06 November 2025
‘An exceptional run to beat a truly elite class field’ - another victory for rising young star

‘An exceptional run to beat a truly elite class field’ - another victory for rising young star

06 November 2025

Superb entry of 37 Moravian members in Inverness OC competition.


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