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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.

Lyth Arts Centre leads the way in building relationships with younger audiences

27 August 2025
Lyth Arts Centre leads the way in building relationships with younger audiences

Lyth Arts Centre leads the way in building relationships with younger audiences

27 August 2025

The director of Lyth Arts Centre is leading a consortium that aims to build relationships with families and young audiences in the north Highlands.


War and drama on the cards for Caithness Family History Society events

27 August 2025
War and drama on the cards for Caithness Family History Society events

War and drama on the cards for Caithness Family History Society events

27 August 2025

Caithness Family History Society is gearing up for a busy September with two events already in the pipeline: a book launch and a talk.


Caithness at War illustrated talk at Wick church

27 August 2025
Caithness at War illustrated talk at Wick church

Caithness at War illustrated talk at Wick church

27 August 2025

The Caithness at War historical trail about the county’s involvement with WWII is the subject of a talk at St John’s Church in Wick on September 3.


Lyth Arts Centre announces its autumn season of performance, story and song

27 August 2025
Lyth Arts Centre announces its autumn season of performance, story and song

Lyth Arts Centre announces its autumn season of performance, story and song

27 August 2025

Lyth Arts Centre has a new season of performances that explore ‘our deep and complex relationships’ with nature, place, and the stories we inherit.


Mysterious Caithness locations form backdrop of Hitchcock novel

26 August 2025
Mysterious Caithness locations form backdrop of Hitchcock novel

Mysterious Caithness locations form backdrop of Hitchcock novel

26 August 2025

An academic has published his first novel that encompasses aspects of the occult with mysterious locations, including some in Caithness.


PICTURES: Watten village shop unveils new sign as part of community ownership

26 August 2025
PICTURES: Watten village shop unveils new sign as part of community ownership

PICTURES: Watten village shop unveils new sign as part of community ownership

26 August 2025

A proud moment in the history of Watten took place as a new sign for the village shop was unveiled, heralding an era of community ownership.


PICTURE SPECIAL: A day to remember at Thrumster’s country fair

25 August 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: A day to remember at Thrumster’s country fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: A day to remember at Thrumster’s country fair

25 August 2025

The sun shone down throughout the morning and afternoon to make the Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair a day to remember.


Damning letter alleges toxic atmosphere of bullying and drug taking at Dounreay with some staff feeling ‘suicidal’

12 August 2025
Damning letter alleges toxic atmosphere of bullying and drug taking at Dounreay with some staff feeling ‘suicidal’

Damning letter alleges toxic atmosphere of bullying and drug taking at Dounreay with some staff feeling ‘suicidal’

12 August 2025

An anonymous letter was sent to the John O’Groat Journal office with allegations of ‘bullying and aggressive behaviour’ within a Dounreay department.


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.


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