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

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

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

03 July 2021

Bathing costume advice for women in 1921, Mum and children flee burning house in 1971 and Plea to keep Pulteney House in the public sector in 1996


Highland Business Women Awards return in August with virtual event

02 July 2021
Highland Business Women Awards return in August with virtual event

Highland Business Women Awards return in August with virtual event

02 July 2021

HBW still believe there is much to celebrate in the way the Highland business community has responded to the crisis.


Recipe of the week: Mexican vegetable crisps

02 July 2021
Recipe of the week: Mexican vegetable crisps

Recipe of the week: Mexican vegetable crisps

02 July 2021

This healthier version of nachos is a great way of using up root vegetables and can be served as a snack or sharing starter when entertaining.


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

26 June 2021
Looking Back – News from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

26 June 2021

Collision at Wick harbour in 1921, New hotel planned at riverside in 1971 and Case urged to halt decline in 1996


Recipe of the week: Grilled lamb pittas with cucumber salsa

26 June 2021
Recipe of the week: Grilled lamb pittas with cucumber salsa

Recipe of the week: Grilled lamb pittas with cucumber salsa

26 June 2021

Combining fresh, herby flavours and a delicious cucumber salsa, these pittas are perfect.


Share your adventure pictures and win prizes with the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards

21 June 2021
Share your adventure pictures and win prizes with the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards

Share your adventure pictures and win prizes with the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards

21 June 2021

You can’t beat the Highlands and Islands for adventure and outdoor fun!


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

19 June 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

19 June 2021

Treatment of the unemployed in 1921, Roads decision 'irresponsible' in 1971 and Wick licensee calls time in 1996


Recipe of the week: Muffin tin potato croquettes

19 June 2021
Recipe of the week: Muffin tin potato croquettes

Recipe of the week: Muffin tin potato croquettes

19 June 2021

This delicious recipe can be made using any type of leftover mashed root vegetable.


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

12 June 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

12 June 2021

Coal supplies run out in Wick in 1921, New air terminal for the north in 1971 and Gala organisers aghast at council bill in 1996


Recipe of the week: Fruit bowl buns

12 June 2021
Recipe of the week: Fruit bowl buns

Recipe of the week: Fruit bowl buns

12 June 2021

These will make use of any slightly soft fruits from the fruit bowl, such as apples, pears, apricots, plums etc.


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

05 June 2021
Looking Back – News from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

05 June 2021

Wick High sports fund to be set up in 1921, Changes to Wick's High Street in 1971 and Castles to be partially rebuilt in 1996


Recipe of the week – Zhoug

05 June 2021
Recipe of the week – Zhoug

Recipe of the week – Zhoug

05 June 2021

Fresh herbs sometimes only last a couple of days and it can be hard to know what to do with any extras.


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

29 May 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

29 May 2021

Caithness freemason honoured in America in 1921, Wick river 'heavily polluted' in 1971 and 'Neutron poison' was dropped into shaft in 1996


Recipe of the week: Homemade macaroons

29 May 2021
Recipe of the week: Homemade macaroons

Recipe of the week: Homemade macaroons

29 May 2021

A classic Scottish sweet treat that’s surprisingly easy to make yourself.


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

22 May 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

22 May 2021

Coal crisis hit Wick in 1921, Litter concerns prompt bin review in 1971 and Angler Hamish reeled in Florida win in 1996


Recipe of the week: Roast monkfish wrapped in bacon with shredded sprouts and sweet potato mash

22 May 2021
Recipe of the week: Roast monkfish wrapped in bacon with shredded sprouts and sweet potato mash

Recipe of the week: Roast monkfish wrapped in bacon with shredded sprouts and sweet potato mash

22 May 2021

If you feel like something a little different for Sunday dinner, or perhaps you are cooking a celebration meal, this recipe might just fit the bill.


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

15 May 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

15 May 2021

Licences renewed despite temperance vote in 1921, Stately sycamore could be saved in 1971 and Caithness brand in Bahrain in 1996


Recipe of the week: Halloumi, pomegranate and orange salad

15 May 2021
Recipe of the week: Halloumi, pomegranate and orange salad

Recipe of the week: Halloumi, pomegranate and orange salad

15 May 2021

Looking for a new salad recipe? The flavours of orange and pomegranate make a fresh and tasty halloumi salad and one that is perfect served as starter


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

09 May 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

09 May 2021

'Thoughtless lads' cause Mikado mischief in 1921, Watten shooter's national honour in 1921 and Threat to Pulteney House in 1996


Recipe of the week: Leftover beef stroganoff

08 May 2021
Recipe of the week: Leftover beef stroganoff

Recipe of the week: Leftover beef stroganoff

08 May 2021

Make that leftover Sunday roast into a terrific Tuesday (or Wednesday!) night special.


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