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

02 October 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

02 October 2021

School memorial unveiled in 1921, Tourist office to be in Wick in 1971 and Assurance given on Wick flights in 1996


Recipe of the week: Easy fragrant Scotch Lamb PGI curry

02 October 2021
Recipe of the week: Easy fragrant Scotch Lamb PGI curry

Recipe of the week: Easy fragrant Scotch Lamb PGI curry

02 October 2021

Dial up the delish with this delicately spicy curry, served with tenderstem broccoli.


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

25 September 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

25 September 2021

Bignold Hospital fees in 1921, Harbour roadway left off upgrade list in 1971 and Scrabster set to exploit potential in 1996


Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

25 September 2021
Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

25 September 2021

Pick a winner for dinner with this high protein gnocchi dish from Make It Scotch.


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

18 September 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

18 September 2021

Town lighting expense in 1921, House-letting policy concern in 1971 and Local charity's cash crisis in 1996


Recipe of the week – Raspberry and hazelnut shortbreads

18 September 2021
Recipe of the week – Raspberry and hazelnut shortbreads

Recipe of the week – Raspberry and hazelnut shortbreads

18 September 2021

Generously filled with vanilla flavoured whipped cream and fresh raspberries, these make a dainty dessert.


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

11 September 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

11 September 2021

Ford accumulating a fortune in 1921, New appointment at Wick creamery in 1971 and Tribute paid to Mary-Ann in 1996


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

04 September 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

04 September 2021

Gala sports day success in 1921, Teachers wary after sheriff's criticism in 1971 and CASE chief hits out at critics in 1996


Recipe of the week: Roasted cauliflower nasi goreng

04 September 2021
Recipe of the week: Roasted cauliflower nasi goreng

Recipe of the week: Roasted cauliflower nasi goreng

04 September 2021

This spicy fried rice dish is packed with flavour and comes together in around half an hour.


Recipe of the week: Strawberry cider can chicken

28 August 2021
Recipe of the week: Strawberry cider can chicken

Recipe of the week: Strawberry cider can chicken

28 August 2021

Cooking chicken inverted over a can allows the meat to steam as well as roast. Pushing strawberries into the can adds a wonderful sweet citrus note.


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

21 August 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

21 August 2021

Bull show deemed 'entertainment' in 1921, Australian honour for Wick man in 1971 and Record-breaking consignment on track in 1996


Recipe of the week: Spiced raspberry brisket

21 August 2021
Recipe of the week: Spiced raspberry brisket

Recipe of the week: Spiced raspberry brisket

21 August 2021

Although the cook time is long in this recipe, you can leave it alone to do its thing, ending up with the most delicious, tender beef.


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

14 August 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

14 August 2021

Wick's new lifeboat launched in 1921, Ceremony at Scrabster in 1971 and New role for royal castle in 1996


Recipe of the week: Bran and blueberry muffins

14 August 2021
Recipe of the week: Bran and blueberry muffins

Recipe of the week: Bran and blueberry muffins

14 August 2021

Just mix the dry things in one bowl, the wet in another, then stir the two together with a fork.


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

07 August 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

07 August 2021

From New Zealand to Badbea in 1921, Lunchtime bus meeting planned in 1971 and Farmers have beef with cookery classes in 1996


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

31 July 2021
Looking back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

31 July 2021

Mystery death at Thurso in 1921, No viaduct for Dunbeath in 1971 and Explanation sought over offices in 1996


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

17 July 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

17 July 2021

Wick milk quality substandard in 1921, Town and parish form 'the Wick Society' in 1971 and Harbour 'eyesore' slammed in 1996


Recipe of the week: Strawberry and cream pops

17 July 2021
Recipe of the week: Strawberry and cream pops

Recipe of the week: Strawberry and cream pops

17 July 2021

Food photographer, stylist and Love Food Hate Waste supporter Gill Murray shares her easy-to-make strawberry ice pops, perfect for the school holidays


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

10 July 2021
Looking Back – News from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

10 July 2021

Accident on train in 1921, Council costs topped £2m in 1971 and Sacked sheriff's legal challenge in 1996


Recipe of the week: Haggis loaded potato skins with bravas sauce

10 July 2021
Recipe of the week: Haggis loaded potato skins with bravas sauce

Recipe of the week: Haggis loaded potato skins with bravas sauce

10 July 2021

Don’t waste your tattie skins. Not only do they contain lots of vitamins, they crisp up beautifully in the oven and are delicious topped with haggis.


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