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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.


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

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

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

02 May 2021

Duke's return from Sudan in 1921, Killimster man's benefit match in 1971 and Wick mail team walk away with prize in 1996


Recipe of the week: Cream of leek & potato soup

01 May 2021
Recipe of the week: Cream of leek & potato soup

Recipe of the week: Cream of leek & potato soup

01 May 2021

Soup is a fast and easy option if you have leftover veg. Make more than you need so you can freeze a couple of portions for a quick supper.


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

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

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

25 April 2021

New lifeboat for Wick in 1921, Round Table established in Thurso in 1971 and Ceremony at wartime crash scene in 1996


Recipe of the week: Fancy homemade beans on toast

24 April 2021
Recipe of the week: Fancy homemade beans on toast

Recipe of the week: Fancy homemade beans on toast

24 April 2021

Looking for a more leisurely option? Get the coffee on and make a start on our fancy homemade beans on toast.


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

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

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

17 April 2021

Licence renewals put on hold in 1921, Arion Choir in Edinburgh in 1971 and Video showed piers damage in 1996


Recipe of the week: The bang anything in breakfast burrito

17 April 2021
Recipe of the week: The bang anything in breakfast burrito

Recipe of the week: The bang anything in breakfast burrito

17 April 2021

Short on time? Try the bang anything in breakfast burrito.


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

10 April 2021
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

10 April 2021

Census arrangements under way in 1921, Council criticises BBC documentary in 1971 and Stolen fittings put back by thieves in 1996


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

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

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

04 April 2021

Football fares decision 'inexplicable' in 1921, Sheriff hits out at bullying in 1971 and Anger at driving test plan in 1996


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