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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

‘What an incredible race venue’ - former Elgin Academy pupil goes for world championship glory in Spain

06 November 2025
‘What an incredible race venue’ - former Elgin Academy pupil goes for world championship glory in Spain

‘What an incredible race venue’ - former Elgin Academy pupil goes for world championship glory in Spain

06 November 2025

A total of $500,000 prize money is up for grabs.


Last season’s Scottish Cup giantkillers crash out to lower league visitors

05 November 2025
Last season’s Scottish Cup giantkillers crash out to lower league visitors

Last season’s Scottish Cup giantkillers crash out to lower league visitors

05 November 2025

Picture special from a tense cup clash.


Shortlisted Buckie footballer could rub shoulders with Ballon D’Or nominee at awards ceremony

05 November 2025
Shortlisted Buckie footballer could rub shoulders with Ballon D’Or nominee at awards ceremony

Shortlisted Buckie footballer could rub shoulders with Ballon D’Or nominee at awards ceremony

05 November 2025

Two Moray players shortlisted in Scottish football awards.


He’s travelled over halfway to the moon to serve his football club

04 November 2025
He’s travelled over halfway to the moon to serve his football club

He’s travelled over halfway to the moon to serve his football club

04 November 2025

A loyal servant who travels more than 100 miles three times a week for his team.


First away success in 14 months for winners of Moray derby thriller

03 November 2025
First away success in 14 months for winners of Moray derby thriller

First away success in 14 months for winners of Moray derby thriller

03 November 2025

Watch all eight goals from a pulsating match.


Goal hero says cup underdogs can take confidence from clean clean sheets in a row

03 November 2025
Goal hero says cup underdogs can take confidence from clean clean sheets in a row

Goal hero says cup underdogs can take confidence from clean clean sheets in a row

03 November 2025

Solid defensive shows have helped double league points tally.


Football captain fails to turn up for match but manager opens door to a return

03 November 2025
Football captain fails to turn up for match but manager opens door to a return

Football captain fails to turn up for match but manager opens door to a return

03 November 2025

Defender is understood to want a move back to his former club.


‘The club was in a precarious position’ - now the future is bright with membership numbers doubling

03 November 2025
‘The club was in a precarious position’ - now the future is bright with membership numbers doubling

‘The club was in a precarious position’ - now the future is bright with membership numbers doubling

03 November 2025

The future looked bleak when numbers dipped below 50 - now the bowling buzz is back.


‘It was almost a flawless performance’ - manager praises team for impressive victory

02 November 2025
‘It was almost a flawless performance’ - manager praises team for impressive victory

‘It was almost a flawless performance’ - manager praises team for impressive victory

02 November 2025

Video interview with delighted boss.


‘I need to keep getting the numbers up’ - six goals in six games for striking star

01 November 2025
‘I need to keep getting the numbers up’ - six goals in six games for striking star

‘I need to keep getting the numbers up’ - six goals in six games for striking star

01 November 2025

Watch interview with on-form star and the goal that sealed victory today.


Elgin City move up to play-off positions after victory over Annan Athletic

01 November 2025
Elgin City move up to play-off positions after victory over Annan Athletic

Elgin City move up to play-off positions after victory over Annan Athletic

01 November 2025

Goals early in both halves do the business.


‘This is an exciting piece of business’ - Highland League club re-signs ‘serial goalscorer’

30 October 2025
‘This is an exciting piece of business’ - Highland League club re-signs ‘serial goalscorer’

‘This is an exciting piece of business’ - Highland League club re-signs ‘serial goalscorer’

30 October 2025

Player hit 40 goals in just over two seasons in his last spell with the club.


‘We’ve lost two of our last 11 games - everyone’s searching for perfect’ - manager responds to social media critics

30 October 2025
‘We’ve lost two of our last 11 games - everyone’s searching for perfect’ - manager responds to social media critics

‘We’ve lost two of our last 11 games - everyone’s searching for perfect’ - manager responds to social media critics

30 October 2025

Boss says his squad is completely together and asks all fans to keep supporting the team.


Without a win since the first game of the season - then a 5-1 success against a league contender

28 October 2025
Without a win since the first game of the season - then a 5-1 success against a league contender

Without a win since the first game of the season - then a 5-1 success against a league contender

28 October 2025

Ten defeats and two draws since the opening game of the campaign.


Goalkeeper sustains double fracture as team faces tough run of matches

28 October 2025
Goalkeeper sustains double fracture as team faces tough run of matches

Goalkeeper sustains double fracture as team faces tough run of matches

28 October 2025

Cup final heartache will spur opponents on.


Sixteen away ties in their last 20 Scottish Cup draws - it’s just as well they’re sponsored by a bus company

27 October 2025
Sixteen away ties in their last 20 Scottish Cup draws - it’s just as well they’re sponsored by a bus company

Sixteen away ties in their last 20 Scottish Cup draws - it’s just as well they’re sponsored by a bus company

27 October 2025

Boss will make his third 500-mile round trip to Annan in his club career.


‘It wasn’t the plan to play 90 minutes’ - player boss (37) helps team come close to Scottish cup shock

27 October 2025
‘It wasn’t the plan to play 90 minutes’ - player boss (37) helps team come close to Scottish cup shock

‘It wasn’t the plan to play 90 minutes’ - player boss (37) helps team come close to Scottish cup shock

27 October 2025

Video interview with manager and match highlights.


‘I’m gutted - but it was a dream to score here’ - Scottish Cup joy turns to heartache for goal hero

26 October 2025
‘I’m gutted - but it was a dream to score here’ - Scottish Cup joy turns to heartache for goal hero

‘I’m gutted - but it was a dream to score here’ - Scottish Cup joy turns to heartache for goal hero

26 October 2025

Video interview includes an interruption from the goalkeeper he scored against.


Five Highland League clubs and Elgin City learn Scottish Cup third round opponents

26 October 2025
Five Highland League clubs and Elgin City learn Scottish Cup third round opponents

Five Highland League clubs and Elgin City learn Scottish Cup third round opponents

26 October 2025

Championship and League 1 sides enter the drew with some tasty ties emerging.


Moray landmark provides spectacular finale for 10k race

26 October 2025
Moray landmark provides spectacular finale for 10k race

Moray landmark provides spectacular finale for 10k race

26 October 2025

Pictures from a 10k event that attracted 400 runners.


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