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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.

Thurso man foresaw eco issue as tons of Caithness waste set to be transported 300 miles south for incineration

27 June 2025
Thurso man foresaw eco issue as tons of Caithness waste set to be transported 300 miles south for incineration

Thurso man foresaw eco issue as tons of Caithness waste set to be transported 300 miles south for incineration

27 June 2025

The environmental issues of waste from Caithness travelling hundreds of miles to an incineration plant at Dunbar were highlighted by a Thurso man.


First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

26 June 2025
First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

26 June 2025

After the Scottish Government’s apology, a retired academic said it is high time a memorial should be built to address the racist Tinker Experiment.


Caithness residents urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap falls

26 June 2025
Caithness residents urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap falls

Caithness residents urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap falls

26 June 2025

Caithness households are being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier as the newly lowered Ofgem price cap comes into force.


PICTURES: Local artist’s portrait show of local fishing folk was one of Thurso gallery’s most popular exhibitions

25 June 2025
PICTURES: Local artist’s portrait show of local fishing folk was one of Thurso gallery’s most popular exhibitions

PICTURES: Local artist’s portrait show of local fishing folk was one of Thurso gallery’s most popular exhibitions

25 June 2025

After the grand success of her Thurso exhibition of local characters, a Caithness artist says she plans to stage the show in Lybster.


Rail group at ‘the end of the line’ for Wick conference

25 June 2025
Rail group at ‘the end of the line’ for Wick conference

Rail group at ‘the end of the line’ for Wick conference

25 June 2025

A pressure group promoting the far north railway line has invited all interested to attend its AGM and conference in Wick next month.


Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

25 June 2025
Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

25 June 2025

The owner of a former bank and church manse in Lybster shared the ‘one in a million’ image of lightning hitting his property.


PICTURES: Cuppas and cakes for the Keiss community thanks to primary school kids and staff

24 June 2025
PICTURES: Cuppas and cakes for the Keiss community thanks to primary school kids and staff

PICTURES: Cuppas and cakes for the Keiss community thanks to primary school kids and staff

24 June 2025

Parents, family members, and residents were delighted to be invited to a special afternoon tea event at Keiss Primary organised by staff and pupils.


PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

23 June 2025
PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

23 June 2025

Two groups of wild swimmers took to the cold Caithness waters around the Wick area to celebrate the rising of the summer solstice sun.


Book now for Tuesday’s ‘Caithness Experience Matters Advisory Panel’ at Pulteney Centre in Wick

23 June 2025
Book now for Tuesday’s ‘Caithness Experience Matters Advisory Panel’ at Pulteney Centre in Wick

Book now for Tuesday’s ‘Caithness Experience Matters Advisory Panel’ at Pulteney Centre in Wick

23 June 2025

A charity supporting people with mental health issues and other disabilities has a free event at the Pulteney Centre in Wick on Tuesday at 12.30pm.


PICTURES: Stunning images shared by Pentland Canoe Club of expedition around Greek coast

22 June 2025
PICTURES: Stunning images shared by Pentland Canoe Club of expedition around Greek coast

PICTURES: Stunning images shared by Pentland Canoe Club of expedition around Greek coast

22 June 2025

Members of Pentland Canoe Club shared stunning pictures from an ‘unforgettable’ seven-day sea kayaking expedition in Greece.


Competitors journey from far and wide for Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing

21 June 2025
Competitors journey from far and wide for Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing

Competitors journey from far and wide for Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing

21 June 2025

The ever-popular Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing was held in Keiss Hall on Sunday, June 8.


PICTURES: Lybster man’s close shave with venomous snake that took a fancy to him on 222-mile chopper charity bike ride

19 June 2025
PICTURES: Lybster man’s close shave with venomous snake that took a fancy to him on 222-mile chopper charity bike ride

PICTURES: Lybster man’s close shave with venomous snake that took a fancy to him on 222-mile chopper charity bike ride

19 June 2025

A Lybster man raised over £3000 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance with a sponsored bike ride and talked about his encounter with a poisonous adder.


Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

19 June 2025
Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

19 June 2025

A Caithness charity that helps rehome dogs is desperately seeking volunteers to help it keep running, or it may be forced to close down.


PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

18 June 2025
PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

18 June 2025

Boxing legend Tyson Fury dropped into John O’Groats for a no-frills car camping stay last night as part of a filming schedule for a new Netflix series


Reay nursery staff delighted after ‘incredible achievement’ in gaining top marks for inspection report

18 June 2025
Reay nursery staff delighted after ‘incredible achievement’ in gaining top marks for inspection report

Reay nursery staff delighted after ‘incredible achievement’ in gaining top marks for inspection report

18 June 2025

A charity run Caithness nursery is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from the Care Inspectorate.


PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

18 June 2025
PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

18 June 2025

A model and riding stables owner from Lyth headed up a fundraising walk along with her therapy horse, Mr Bojangles, and pet chihuahua, Louis Vuitton.


Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

17 June 2025
Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

17 June 2025

Halkirk Primary School celebrated a significant milestone on June 6 with the grand opening of a new canopy at the school.


Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

17 June 2025
Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

17 June 2025

Friday the 13th is seen as unlucky, but many Caithness residents experienced the warmest day of the year so far, according to a local weather pundit.


Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

16 June 2025
Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

16 June 2025

Witnesses say a manhole cover in Wick “blew 45ft in the air” during an incident in Wick on Sunday afternoon (June 15).


PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

16 June 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

16 June 2025

Invited guests watched as Lord Thurso unveiled the North Coast Visitor Centre’s latest acquisition, a Pictish stone that had undergone restoration.


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