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David G Scott


Senior Reporter

David G Scott has been senior reporter with the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier since 2017. He was a broadcast documentary maker in the past and likes covering human interest stories where he can combine his photography with hard-hitting news.

Local weather watcher says ‘ominous’ Storm Floris barreling into Caithness with pummeling winds exceeding 70mph today

04 August 2025
Local weather watcher says ‘ominous’ Storm Floris barreling into Caithness with pummeling winds exceeding 70mph today

Local weather watcher says ‘ominous’ Storm Floris barreling into Caithness with pummeling winds exceeding 70mph today

04 August 2025

A local weather pundit said Storm Floris will pummel Caithness with strong winds exceeding 70mph today and highlights the dangers.


Caithness residents warned about scam texts

03 August 2025
Caithness residents warned about scam texts

Caithness residents warned about scam texts

03 August 2025

Caithness residents are being targeted by scam text messages claiming that they are about to miss out on help with their heating bills.


Chief Coastguard urges those visiting the Caithness coast to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

02 August 2025
Chief Coastguard urges those visiting the Caithness coast to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

Chief Coastguard urges those visiting the Caithness coast to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

02 August 2025

As people flock to the Caithness coastline, a summer safety campaign from HM Coastguard urges visitors to stay safe by following simple safety advice.


Will your pets dread Wick’s Gala Week fireworks? A music producer has created an album of ‘stress busting sounds’ to help

01 August 2025
Will your pets dread Wick’s Gala Week fireworks? A music producer has created an album of ‘stress busting sounds’ to help

Will your pets dread Wick’s Gala Week fireworks? A music producer has created an album of ‘stress busting sounds’ to help

01 August 2025

With noisy fireworks coming at the end of Wick’s Gala Week, an entrepreneur has provided a way for pets to relax with anxiety-busting music.


PICTURES: Special memories captured from Wick Gala Week events

01 August 2025
PICTURES: Special memories captured from Wick Gala Week events

PICTURES: Special memories captured from Wick Gala Week events

01 August 2025

Local photographer Eswyl Fell captured some snaps of Wick Gala Week events, along with the queens and courts from this year and last.


Eastern Airways butt of jokes at Wick’s gala parade – passengers not laughing when ‘more lucrative’ Shetland route appears to take priority though

31 July 2025
Eastern Airways butt of jokes at Wick’s gala parade – passengers not laughing when ‘more lucrative’ Shetland route appears to take priority though

Eastern Airways butt of jokes at Wick’s gala parade – passengers not laughing when ‘more lucrative’ Shetland route appears to take priority though

31 July 2025

Eastern Airways was the butt of a joke at Wick’s recent gala parade, but for some travellers, the company’s poor performance is not quite so funny.


Thurso art show delves into the geological and human history of Caithness

31 July 2025
Thurso art show delves into the geological and human history of Caithness

Thurso art show delves into the geological and human history of Caithness

31 July 2025

Two local artists have collaborated for an exhibition currently on at the North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso until August 30.


Caithness Family History Society’s archive moving to Nucleus in Wick

31 July 2025
Caithness Family History Society’s archive moving to Nucleus in Wick

Caithness Family History Society’s archive moving to Nucleus in Wick

31 July 2025

After over seven years at Thurso Library, the Caithness Family History Society’s collection is moving to a new permanent home at Wick.


Award-winning photographer Ken Crossan to host talk at Wick church

30 July 2025
Award-winning photographer Ken Crossan to host talk at Wick church

Award-winning photographer Ken Crossan to host talk at Wick church

30 July 2025

With his latest book now out, multi-award-winning photographer and naturalist Ken Crossan will host a talk at St John’s Church in Wick.


King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

30 July 2025
King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

30 July 2025

The Mey Highland Games, renowned as one of the most inclusive Highland games in the world, is set to return to John O’Groats on Saturday, August 2.


Last panto for Wick Players stalwart – drama group announces auditions for Robinson Crusoe production

30 July 2025
Last panto for Wick Players stalwart – drama group announces auditions for Robinson Crusoe production

Last panto for Wick Players stalwart – drama group announces auditions for Robinson Crusoe production

30 July 2025

Long-time Wick Players stalwart Jenny Szyfelbain has announced this year’s panto will be her last as the drama group starts auditions.


PICTURE SPECIAL: HM King Charles III visits 90th annual exhibition of Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

29 July 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: HM King Charles III visits 90th annual exhibition of Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

PICTURE SPECIAL: HM King Charles III visits 90th annual exhibition of Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

29 July 2025

During his visit to Caithness, HM King Charles III took time to visit the annual exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso.


American baker on research tour of Caithness for new book

29 July 2025
American baker on research tour of Caithness for new book

American baker on research tour of Caithness for new book

29 July 2025

An American cafe owner has taken her passion for baking across the Atlantic to reach out to women-owned businesses in Caithness.


Caithness Art and Stone Festival is ready to rock with upcoming event in Halkirk

28 July 2025
Caithness Art and Stone Festival is ready to rock with upcoming event in Halkirk

Caithness Art and Stone Festival is ready to rock with upcoming event in Halkirk

28 July 2025

A free festival celebrating the rocks, stones, and minerals of Caithness will run from August 4-16 at the Ross Institute in Halkirk.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Community spirit runs high for colourful parade of floats and costumes at Wick Gala Week 2025

28 July 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Community spirit runs high for colourful parade of floats and costumes at Wick Gala Week 2025

PICTURE SPECIAL: Community spirit runs high for colourful parade of floats and costumes at Wick Gala Week 2025

28 July 2025

PICTURE SPECIAL with over 80 photographs of Saturday night’s colourful parade and crowning of the queen for Wick Gala Week 2025.


Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donates cheque to Wick hospital

28 July 2025
Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donates cheque to Wick hospital

Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donates cheque to Wick hospital

28 July 2025

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Caithness donated £250 to the Town and County Hospital in Wick.


Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

27 July 2025
Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

27 July 2025

As the school year draws to a close, Thurso’s Mount Pleasant pupils have been recognised for their achievements at a sports day event.


PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

26 July 2025
PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

PICTURES: Weedbusting team transform Thurso beachfront area

26 July 2025

A team of community-minded locals shared before-and-after pictures of their selfless work clearing weeds from around Thurso’s beachfront.


PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

26 July 2025
PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

26 July 2025

Staff and residents from Barchester’s Pentland View care home, in Thurso, all said they had a ‘fantastic time’ on an outing to John O’Groats Mill.


PICTURES: Wick care home resident celebrates 100th birthday in style

24 July 2025
PICTURES: Wick care home resident celebrates 100th birthday in style

PICTURES: Wick care home resident celebrates 100th birthday in style

24 July 2025

On Tuesday (July 22), a milestone was marked with kilts, cake, and camaraderie, as a Wick care home resident and navy veteran celebrated his 100th.


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