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Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

14 June 2025
Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

14 June 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

07 June 2025
Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

07 June 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

31 May 2025
Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

31 May 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland proud to back Thistle awards

29 May 2025
Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland proud to back Thistle awards

Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland proud to back Thistle awards

29 May 2025

Royal Bank of Scotland shows its support for tourism and hospitality businesses across the Highlands and Islands


Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

24 May 2025
Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

24 May 2025

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear


Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

17 May 2025
Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

17 May 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

10 May 2025
Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

10 May 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

03 May 2025
Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

03 May 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

26 April 2025
Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

26 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

20 April 2025
‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

20 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fiona Russell speaks to Quinn Young who said she didn’t want to stop after becoming one of the youngest to finish the Munros aged 10


Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

19 April 2025
Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

19 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

12 April 2025
Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

12 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

05 April 2025
School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

05 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025
Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025

Keeping the kids busy and entertained over the Easter holidays can be a bit of a challenge, but you don’t have to look too far for some fantastic fun.


Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

29 March 2025
Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

29 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

22 March 2025
Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

22 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025
Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.


End of Wick allotments association, Illiteracy widespread in county and New era at Pulteney House

15 March 2025
End of Wick allotments association, Illiteracy widespread in county and New era at Pulteney House

End of Wick allotments association, Illiteracy widespread in county and New era at Pulteney House

15 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

12 March 2025
LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

12 March 2025

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.


Action-packed fun to come at science festival!

12 March 2025
Action-packed fun to come at science festival!

Action-packed fun to come at science festival!

12 March 2025

Get ready for a week of discovery, excitement, and hands-on fun as the 23rd annual Caithness International Science Festival returns from March 17-22!


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