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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

‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

14 April 2025
‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

‘It seems to be a revolving door at the moment’ - football boss loses several of title-winning squad

14 April 2025

One new signing set to be announced soon.


‘I still can’t believe we’ve not scored’ - defeat dents promotion bid

14 April 2025
‘I still can’t believe we’ve not scored’ - defeat dents promotion bid

‘I still can’t believe we’ve not scored’ - defeat dents promotion bid

14 April 2025

Video highlights of clash between two play-offs challengers.


Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

13 April 2025
Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

Goalkeeper scores with 90-yard clearance and league champions are crowned

13 April 2025

Watch the incredible goal from one penalty box to another.


‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

12 April 2025
‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

‘I felt a decline in my abilities so it’s time to retire’ - footballer gets ready for emotional finale

12 April 2025

Midfield star played in Australia and became a north football legend.


‘Bowls is a huge part of my life’ - schoolgirl thrilled by Scotland international call-up

11 April 2025
‘Bowls is a huge part of my life’ - schoolgirl thrilled by Scotland international call-up

‘Bowls is a huge part of my life’ - schoolgirl thrilled by Scotland international call-up

11 April 2025

Talented youngster stars in victory over Northern Irish hosts.


‘It was a no brainer’ - former referee become’s football club’s new general manager

10 April 2025
‘It was a no brainer’ - former referee become’s football club’s new general manager

‘It was a no brainer’ - former referee become’s football club’s new general manager

10 April 2025

Video interview talking about his future hopes for ‘sleeping giant’ club.


Highland League’s bottom side confirmed after midweek matches

10 April 2025
Highland League’s bottom side confirmed after midweek matches

Highland League’s bottom side confirmed after midweek matches

10 April 2025

Two matches decided by late goals.


‘It’s still in our hands’ - promotion push faces tough run-in

09 April 2025
‘It’s still in our hands’ - promotion push faces tough run-in

‘It’s still in our hands’ - promotion push faces tough run-in

09 April 2025

A look at the remaining fixtures in the battle for the play-offs.


‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

07 April 2025
‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

‘Thanks for all the memories’ - Highland League hero prepares for last match

07 April 2025

Regarded as one of the best midfield players in the league for many years.


Two late goals turn defeat into victory and leaders close in on title

07 April 2025
Two late goals turn defeat into victory and leaders close in on title

Two late goals turn defeat into victory and leaders close in on title

07 April 2025

A dramatic Saturday of north football action.


‘If we don’t improve we’ll lose our play-off position’ - manager’s warning after home defeat

05 April 2025
‘If we don’t improve we’ll lose our play-off position’ - manager’s warning after home defeat

‘If we don’t improve we’ll lose our play-off position’ - manager’s warning after home defeat

05 April 2025

Boss offers apology to home fans after poor performance from team.


‘Don’t rule us out of title race’ say promotion chasers

04 April 2025
‘Don’t rule us out of title race’ say promotion chasers

‘Don’t rule us out of title race’ say promotion chasers

04 April 2025

Top two have created a gap at top of league - but they will face a battle for glory.


Cup final glory completes rugby club trophy treble

03 April 2025
Cup final glory completes rugby club trophy treble

Cup final glory completes rugby club trophy treble

03 April 2025

Seven tries by seven different players lands the silverware.


Manager sent off and keeper saves penalty against former club in derby

03 April 2025
Manager sent off and keeper saves penalty against former club in derby

Manager sent off and keeper saves penalty against former club in derby

03 April 2025

Two local derbies took top billing in midweek programme.


‘It would mean everything to make the Olympics’ - teen has potential to compete in LA

03 April 2025
‘It would mean everything to make the Olympics’ - teen has potential to compete in LA

‘It would mean everything to make the Olympics’ - teen has potential to compete in LA

03 April 2025

A 19-year-old’s sporting hero won gold at the Paris Olympics last year, and now she’s sharing a coach with them.


Medal glory for Moray youngsters at Scottish Championships

02 April 2025
Medal glory for Moray youngsters at Scottish Championships

Medal glory for Moray youngsters at Scottish Championships

02 April 2025

Brother-and-sister duo make the podium.


Moray runner smashes 10k best by three-and-a-half minutes to win home race

02 April 2025
Moray runner smashes 10k best by three-and-a-half minutes to win home race

Moray runner smashes 10k best by three-and-a-half minutes to win home race

02 April 2025

Pictures from the annual event held at Miltonduff.


‘Fun and inclusive’ girls’ football tournament proves to be big success

01 April 2025
‘Fun and inclusive’ girls’ football tournament proves to be big success

‘Fun and inclusive’ girls’ football tournament proves to be big success

01 April 2025

Picture special from an event highlighting the popularity of women’s football.


‘I’m still in dreamland’ - football club’s first win in six months thrills new management team

01 April 2025
‘I’m still in dreamland’ - football club’s first win in six months thrills new management team

‘I’m still in dreamland’ - football club’s first win in six months thrills new management team

01 April 2025

Cup success against club who defeated them 5-0 in league match a week earlier.


‘I prefer hitting - it’s more flashy’ - schoolgirl (15) selected to play volleyball for Scotland

01 April 2025
‘I prefer hitting - it’s more flashy’ - schoolgirl (15) selected to play volleyball for Scotland

‘I prefer hitting - it’s more flashy’ - schoolgirl (15) selected to play volleyball for Scotland

01 April 2025

Youngster first got interested in her sport through an anime TV show


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