Niall Harkiss

One of the most frustrating things about getting older is when “young folk” chuckle impetuously at something you genuinely thought was the coolest thing ever when you were their age.

That last set of Andy Murray’s Wimbledon win against Djokovic still gives you goosebumps. What a moment it was.

I think that’s how it sits with me. In a world where the most powerful are showing us how to lie, cheat and steal and get away with it, he was a shining example of still doing things the right way. Unsurprising that the majority seemed to decry the character. So sad really.

Was an emotional exit and seems so premature.

Surprise is a bit of a stretch, as many of the tabloids have been going after this quite heavily for a while. Seemed premature in a lot of ways, stories not fully sewn up - but that’s where we are. I thought he did the role proud and time will be the greatest judge of what he brought to it.

Just watched the post-show feature on YouTube. Really feel for him, especially in his closing words thanking fans for the love shown. Quite sad that it had to be felt through waves of hate at the same time. Watched every episode with my son and loved it all. He did the show proud.

‘Having someone to talk to is so important in life’ – Strathspey Thistle boss Ryan Esson puts faith in striker and club chaplain Daniel Whitehorn with one-year extension Strathspey Thistle striker Daniel Whitehorn is aiming to hit double figures in front of goal next season.

Earlier today I spoke to Daniel Whitehorn, who as well as stepping up with some goals for Strathspey Thistle this year, has been performing the role of club chaplain! He shared some inspiring words about the importance of having someone who will listen: www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/sport/strath...

Strathspey Thistle boss Ryan Esson puts faith in striker and club chaplain Daniel Whitehorn with one-year extension Strathspey Thistle striker Daniel Whitehorn is aiming to hit double figures in front of goal next season.

Strathspey Thistle striker Daniel Whitehorn has committed to another year with the club – and is aiming to hit double figures in front of goal next season.

The 30-year-old forward, who also serves as the club’s chaplain, has become a key presence both on and off the pitch at Seafield Park.

The Englishman who founded AC Milan and the people keeping his legacy alive Herbert Kilpin was a figure of relative obscurity but his legacy is now receiving the treatment it deserves

This is the story of the Englishman who founded AC Milan — and the people keeping his legacy alive.

Herbert Kilpin’s story was relatively obscure until a dedicated group of people brought it back to the fore.

@nickmiller79.bsky.social on his & their story.

PICTURES: 5 fascinating objects you can see on display at Tain Museum as part of its 2025 exhibits Tain & District Museum opens its doors to the local community and far beyond for its 2025 season on Tuesday.

Tain & District Museum is preparing to welcome history buffs and lovers of local heritage from the Tain community and much further beyond for its 2025 season – with a fresh line-up of artefacts and curiosities on display to whet the appetite.

Yes they did.

Someone forgot to charge the cordless mics.

OPINION: I worked as a carer during Covid and that “bonus” didn’t even touch the bank account Our journalist Rachel Smart shares her story of working as a carer during Covid.

If you open one link today, take a moment to read Rachel Smart's opinion piece in the Courier as she reflects on her time as a support worker during Covid. Harrowing and heart-wrenching barely describe it.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/opinion...

Google says experiment shows news has 'no measurable impact' on its ad revenue Google says it has found news has "no measurable impact" on its ad revenue following a test carried out in eight European countries.

Google says experiment shows news has ‘no measurable impact’ on its ad revenue

Would love to be included in this one Peter 👍

Teenage football coach from Tain lands job as manager of amateurs after chest surgery curtailed youth career Alex McDonald was just 16 when he was forced to put sport on hold – but after three years developing his coaching career he is now the man in charge.

The future of Tain football is in great hands at the moment!

Over 2000 photos relating to my hometown of Tain alone. Incredible.

Unlock Scotland’s past with trove.scot | HistEnvScot Explore millions of records online as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) unveils new website to access its collections, archives, images and information

Good to see trove.scot finally launched!

Although, the press release says it ‘unlocks 5000 years of History’ which seems to sell itself short.
Missing at least another 7000 years of the human story in Scotland!

www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/new...

Danny, is Evelyn on Bluesky?

Disney+ app design team if you are listening. I don’t want films similar to the one the kids just watched, I want the one they just watched, over and over until I’m sickened of it.

#OnThisDay in 1881, Andrew Watson made history as the first black player to play international association football by captaining Scotland to a 6-1 victory against England at the Oval Cricket Ground in London. #sportshistory #football #footballhistory #blackhistory

With every second worldwide news piece covering Trump or Musk, do you feel yourself subconsciously shying away from reading the news in general?

Just off the phone to Frankie Pentangelli. Even he was shaking his head.

Oh, this would be lovely. If only I had the time.

Spooky goings on at the Old High in Inverness and LGBTQ-themed school dramas – can you answer Eden Court Just Film’s latest casting call? Aspiring actors across the Highlands are being invited to audition for roles in two forthcoming short films.

Calling all the budding actors in the Highlands...

Driving force behind evolution of independent newspaper publishing in Highlands and Moray, Peter Fowler MBE, dies at 86 Peter Granville Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north has died.

Peter Fowler MBE, a visionary newspaper publisher who played a pivotal role in the evolution of regional news across the north, has passed away.

The driving force behind the grouping together of independent news titles across the Highlands and Moray, Mr Fowler died on February 25, 2025, aged 86.

Mad scoop by @tariqpanja.bsky.social

Imagine getting to the final of a World Cup and your joints seizing up because you have to take a 45 minute break in the middle of the game.

I know what you mean on that front. It’s the most “for me” that a for you type feed has been. I hate the term echo chamber but it is sort of the rough with the smooth of having a feed of content you like.