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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.

Caithness Seal Rehab charity makes it to finals of BBC awards

11 August 2025
Caithness Seal Rehab charity makes it to finals of BBC awards

Caithness Seal Rehab charity makes it to finals of BBC awards

11 August 2025

An animal charity helping seals around the Caithness coast has received a major boost by making it to the finals of a BBC awards competition.


PICTURES: See incredible transformation of Thurso after weedbusters get to work

10 August 2025
PICTURES: See incredible transformation of Thurso after weedbusters get to work

PICTURES: See incredible transformation of Thurso after weedbusters get to work

10 August 2025

A selfless team of volunteers got their hoes and spades into action to make the streets of Thurso spanking clean and weed-free.


PICTURES and VIDEO: 100-year-old Wick naval veteran’s ‘unforgettable day’ at the Mey Games

09 August 2025
PICTURES and VIDEO: 100-year-old Wick naval veteran’s ‘unforgettable day’ at the Mey Games

PICTURES and VIDEO: 100-year-old Wick naval veteran’s ‘unforgettable day’ at the Mey Games

09 August 2025

Centenarian Wick care home resident Bruce Player had a dream come true when he visited the Mey Games and was introduced to King Charles III.


Mystery barnacled US Marines object discovered on Dunnet beach

09 August 2025
Mystery barnacled US Marines object discovered on Dunnet beach

Mystery barnacled US Marines object discovered on Dunnet beach

09 August 2025

An odd barnacle-encrusted find on Dunnet beach appears to be from a unit of the United States Marine Corps.


Wick van blaze not suspicious, say police

08 August 2025
Wick van blaze not suspicious, say police

Wick van blaze not suspicious, say police

08 August 2025

A dramatic image was shared on social media this afternoon of a van engulfed in flames on a Wick street.


Incendiary video raises racial tensions in Wick – ‘No illegal immigrants at site,’ says Cllr Bremner

08 August 2025
Incendiary video raises racial tensions in Wick – ‘No illegal immigrants at site,’ says Cllr Bremner

Incendiary video raises racial tensions in Wick – ‘No illegal immigrants at site,’ says Cllr Bremner

08 August 2025

A local councillor attempted to quell tensions in Wick over rumours that a former government building was ‘being used to house illegal immigrants’.


PICTURES: Wick Co-op relaunches today after major programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store

07 August 2025
PICTURES: Wick Co-op relaunches today after major programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store

PICTURES: Wick Co-op relaunches today after major programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the store

07 August 2025

Wick Co-op has relaunched today (Thursday, August 7) following an eight-week programme of works and improvements to “transform” the store.


Fun and games for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this month

06 August 2025
Fun and games for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this month

Fun and games for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this month

06 August 2025

The ever-popular Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair is coming once again to Thrumster Mains on Saturday, August 16, from 10am to 4pm.


Council sends warning to Caithness residents over water use during power cuts

06 August 2025
Council sends warning to Caithness residents over water use during power cuts

Council sends warning to Caithness residents over water use during power cuts

06 August 2025

Highland Council warns Caithness residents about using private water supplies during periods of power outages.


Council tells Caithness landowners to remove obstructive trees after Storm Floris or face legal action

05 August 2025
Council tells Caithness landowners to remove obstructive trees after Storm Floris or face legal action

Council tells Caithness landowners to remove obstructive trees after Storm Floris or face legal action

05 August 2025

Following Storm Floris, the Highland Council is encouraging landowners to check trees and vegetation near public roads, which may have been damaged.


Power still out for many in Caithness as hurricane force 12 gusts from Storm Floris cause havoc

05 August 2025
Power still out for many in Caithness as hurricane force 12 gusts from Storm Floris cause havoc

Power still out for many in Caithness as hurricane force 12 gusts from Storm Floris cause havoc

05 August 2025

Wick experienced some of its strongest recorded winds with Storm Floris hitting the town with hurricane-force 12 gusts of over 80mph.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso athlete Emmy Barter triumphs for her second year at Mey Games – see dramatic moment as caber splits in two

05 August 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso athlete Emmy Barter triumphs for her second year at Mey Games – see dramatic moment as caber splits in two

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso athlete Emmy Barter triumphs for her second year at Mey Games – see dramatic moment as caber splits in two

05 August 2025

SEE THE PICTURES! Local talent once again shone through at the Mey Highland Games 2025 with Emmy Banter from Thurso triumphant for a second year.


Power cuts across Caithness and far north trains cancelled with Storm Floris – expert advice for compensation

04 August 2025
Power cuts across Caithness and far north trains cancelled with Storm Floris – expert advice for compensation

Power cuts across Caithness and far north trains cancelled with Storm Floris – expert advice for compensation

04 August 2025

Storm Floris is taking its toll in Caithness with multiple power cuts occurring and trains cancelled on the far north line.


PICTURE SPECIAL: All voices unite to say 2025 was the ‘best ever’ Mey Highland Games

04 August 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: All voices unite to say 2025 was the ‘best ever’ Mey Highland Games

PICTURE SPECIAL: All voices unite to say 2025 was the ‘best ever’ Mey Highland Games

04 August 2025

Visitors enjoyed brilliant sunshine at the Mey Highland Games at John O’Groats on Saturday and witnessed King Charles III’s arrival.


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.


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