Niall Harkiss
@niallfh.bsky.social
News editor by day and historian/writer when I can, delving into Highland football and community. In sport, I am the long-serving chair of St. Duthus FC and current president of the North Caledonian FA. Dundee United fan. Dad.
I have very fond memories of pushing the printer in my Dad's office to its absolute limit in a bid to make sure our first edition of "Endeavour", the school newspaper, made it out.
Today I begin my new role as News Editor with Highland News & Media.
Never give up on what you really want to do. ❤️🗞
Today I begin my new role as News Editor with Highland News & Media.
Never give up on what you really want to do. ❤️🗞
September 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I have very fond memories of pushing the printer in my Dad's office to its absolute limit in a bid to make sure our first edition of "Endeavour", the school newspaper, made it out.
Today I begin my new role as News Editor with Highland News & Media.
Never give up on what you really want to do. ❤️🗞
Today I begin my new role as News Editor with Highland News & Media.
Never give up on what you really want to do. ❤️🗞
It’s the small pleasures in life. Great time at Aberdeen Comic Con on Sunday, meeting my fair share of legends.
March 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
It’s the small pleasures in life. Great time at Aberdeen Comic Con on Sunday, meeting my fair share of legends.
Big moves afoot at Tier 6 of the North football pyramid as the North Region JFA and East Region JFA (Midlands League) explore full autonomy as senior leagues under the SFA banner.
February 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Big moves afoot at Tier 6 of the North football pyramid as the North Region JFA and East Region JFA (Midlands League) explore full autonomy as senior leagues under the SFA banner.
Am I going crazy or did there used to be a cheese flavoured Nik Naks?
February 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Am I going crazy or did there used to be a cheese flavoured Nik Naks?
I chose this photo for the front cover of the Football Observer as it’s probably the best solo “action” shot I’ve taken this year. Nothing remarkable about it, but it completes captures Saints captain Jamie’s playing style.
January 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I chose this photo for the front cover of the Football Observer as it’s probably the best solo “action” shot I’ve taken this year. Nothing remarkable about it, but it completes captures Saints captain Jamie’s playing style.
This may not mean much to most, but the idea behind the Football Observer is to create something of an homage to the Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio books which profiled Serie A/B players back in the day. I hope to provide the same depth with five-year career histories for all involved this season.
January 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This may not mean much to most, but the idea behind the Football Observer is to create something of an homage to the Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio books which profiled Serie A/B players back in the day. I hope to provide the same depth with five-year career histories for all involved this season.
Back by (semi) popular demand. After a break, I've decided to bite the bullet on a new five-year statistical/encyclopaedic look at footballers playing across the north. A deep dive into the developing careers of those in the senior game across the North pyramid.
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January 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Back by (semi) popular demand. After a break, I've decided to bite the bullet on a new five-year statistical/encyclopaedic look at footballers playing across the north. A deep dive into the developing careers of those in the senior game across the North pyramid.
footballtimes.co.uk/product/the-...
footballtimes.co.uk/product/the-...
You can’t beat a festive derby win on home turf in front of a packed stadium. Brilliant day yesterday, and a great way to round off the year.
December 30, 2024 at 10:17 PM
You can’t beat a festive derby win on home turf in front of a packed stadium. Brilliant day yesterday, and a great way to round off the year.
Bumper Christmas movie day planned. Kicking off with Elf followed by the first Godfather. A James Caan bonanza. The kids will love it.
December 17, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Bumper Christmas movie day planned. Kicking off with Elf followed by the first Godfather. A James Caan bonanza. The kids will love it.
Everything crossed that I finally get a Philips CDi for Christmas this year.
December 16, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Everything crossed that I finally get a Philips CDi for Christmas this year.
A close up of the Football Times Cup, which I presented to the winning captain today. It was first played for 100 years ago this year - after it was donated to the league by Highland News, who ran the Football Times as a Saturday evening newspaper during the early 20th century.
December 7, 2024 at 7:21 PM
A close up of the Football Times Cup, which I presented to the winning captain today. It was first played for 100 years ago this year - after it was donated to the league by Highland News, who ran the Football Times as a Saturday evening newspaper during the early 20th century.
Mucking about with ChatGPT on a research project and it outright lied to me instead of saying it didn’t know the answer. In the words of Charlie Mulgrew - “You’ve made that up.”
December 5, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Mucking about with ChatGPT on a research project and it outright lied to me instead of saying it didn’t know the answer. In the words of Charlie Mulgrew - “You’ve made that up.”
@ionamjmacdonald.bsky.social Was it you or Hector who started this one off? 👀
December 5, 2024 at 9:49 AM
@ionamjmacdonald.bsky.social Was it you or Hector who started this one off? 👀
Two snappers at Alness v ms St Duthus today in the @northcaleyfa.com. So lucky to have folk like @alancru.bsky.social and @mackiestaggie.bsky.social covering the league, and helping to lift its profile. Both well worth a follow on here!
November 30, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Two snappers at Alness v ms St Duthus today in the @northcaleyfa.com. So lucky to have folk like @alancru.bsky.social and @mackiestaggie.bsky.social covering the league, and helping to lift its profile. Both well worth a follow on here!
Couldn’t make it up! A fantastic win for St Duthus thanks to a penalty after 70+ minutes of 0-0. And then Jim Goodwin follows the same script at Tannadice. Two big wins for two top teams. Love it! 😀
November 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Couldn’t make it up! A fantastic win for St Duthus thanks to a penalty after 70+ minutes of 0-0. And then Jim Goodwin follows the same script at Tannadice. Two big wins for two top teams. Love it! 😀
This weekend’s choice of reading material.
November 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM
This weekend’s choice of reading material.
All incredible classics but the one I probably played the most isn’t on the list.
November 24, 2024 at 10:31 AM
All incredible classics but the one I probably played the most isn’t on the list.
A very happy boy in the house seeing Kai named in the starting eleven. Hopefully he goes out and smashes it today. Come on United!
November 23, 2024 at 3:51 PM
A very happy boy in the house seeing Kai named in the starting eleven. Hopefully he goes out and smashes it today. Come on United!
Finally! The cheech to my @arabarchive.co.uk chong, Bryan Orr @bryanorr14.bsky.social has arrived on BlueSky. Please give him a follow!
November 20, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Finally! The cheech to my @arabarchive.co.uk chong, Bryan Orr @bryanorr14.bsky.social has arrived on BlueSky. Please give him a follow!
Dumbarton administrators Quantuma say directors of the club were left with no option following the "non-receipt of significant funds that were owed to the club from the sale of development land in 2021." @fraserclarke52.bsky.social @davidk1975.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Dumbarton administrators Quantuma say directors of the club were left with no option following the "non-receipt of significant funds that were owed to the club from the sale of development land in 2021." @fraserclarke52.bsky.social @davidk1975.bsky.social
So sad to hear about Dumbarton’s plight. A club so close to my heart, with family entrenched in it, and several friends who have put their heart and soul into the Sons. Fingers crossed they come out the other side.
November 18, 2024 at 10:58 PM
So sad to hear about Dumbarton’s plight. A club so close to my heart, with family entrenched in it, and several friends who have put their heart and soul into the Sons. Fingers crossed they come out the other side.