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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.


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


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