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

27 May 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

27 May 2023

From cabin boy to commodore in 1923, Support for Struie upgrade in 1973 and Woman's bravery rewarded in 1998


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

20 May 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

20 May 2023

Hospital upgrade appeal in 1923, Serious vandalism in Wick in 1973 and Play area dangers in 1998


PET OF THE WEEK: Can you give Kong his new home?

20 May 2023
PET OF THE WEEK: Can you give Kong his new home?

PET OF THE WEEK: Can you give Kong his new home?

20 May 2023

Kong is friendly ferret looking for a new home. He is currently being cared for by the Scottish SPCA Caithness and Sutherland centre.


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

13 May 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

13 May 2023

Common-sense hair rules in 1923, Top prize for 'Haddie Karate' in 1973 and Plans lodged for battery plant in 1998


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards ‒ deadline extended to May 19!

11 May 2023
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards ‒ deadline extended to May 19!

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards ‒ deadline extended to May 19!

11 May 2023

Be sure to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards by the extended deadline of May 19


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

06 May 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

06 May 2023

'Outrage' claim at council meeting in 1923, One enrolment a year 'a benefit' in 1973 and Vandals target play park in 1998


Harper Macleod: Final exams are just the start

05 May 2023
Harper Macleod: Final exams are just the start

Harper Macleod: Final exams are just the start

05 May 2023

It’s that time of year when thousands of learners are making their way into exam halls in schools and colleges up and down the country.


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

29 April 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

29 April 2023

Wireless experiments at Wick in 1923, Protest at invalid's shower delay in 1973 and Ancient sites profile bid in 1998


Help is at hand for hospitality mental health

28 April 2023
Help is at hand for hospitality mental health

Help is at hand for hospitality mental health

28 April 2023

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards partnered with Mikeysline last year raising awareness about mental health issues in the sector


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023: Hospitality hero is still winning after awards success

28 April 2023
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023: Hospitality hero is still winning after awards success

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023: Hospitality hero is still winning after awards success

28 April 2023

Graham Rooney, owner of Tain restaurant, Platform 1864, urges fellow businesses to enter this year’s awards


Summer holiday planning for divorced or separated parents, with Harper Macleod

28 April 2023
Summer holiday planning for divorced or separated parents, with Harper Macleod

Summer holiday planning for divorced or separated parents, with Harper Macleod

28 April 2023

Where parents are divorced or living separately, making arrangements for a holiday abroad with their children can be challenging.


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

22 April 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

22 April 2023

Halkirk well grievance in 1923, Social centre for old folks in 1973 and Community lead for Ormlie in 1998


Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023: Be sure to enter this year’s awards!

15 April 2023
Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023: Be sure to enter this year’s awards!

Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023: Be sure to enter this year’s awards!

15 April 2023

There are lots of great reasons to enter the awards ‒ and it’s free!


Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ open for entries!

04 April 2023
Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ open for entries!

Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ open for entries!

04 April 2023

The call is out for entries to the 2023 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards


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

01 April 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

01 April 2023

Wick school boots debacle in 1923, Social worker plea rejected in 1973 and Quarry continental link restored in 1998


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

25 March 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

25 March 2023

End of line for railway company in 1923, Gym complaints cause concern in 1973 and Taxi firms' fury over fees in 1998


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

18 March 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

18 March 2023

Wick man's worth as warden in 1923, Housing lets 'out of hand' in 1973 and Sports clubs count the cost in 1998


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

11 March 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

11 March 2023

Labourers' wages at Wick in 1923, Barrock House charity boost in 1973 and £6m plan for council offices in 1998


Recipe of the week: Prawns in blankets with cheese and prawn dip

11 March 2023
Recipe of the week: Prawns in blankets with cheese and prawn dip

Recipe of the week: Prawns in blankets with cheese and prawn dip

11 March 2023

Try this delicious prawns in blankets recipe because things wrapped in bacon blankets shouldn’t be banished to Christmas.


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

04 March 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

04 March 2023

A unique thoroughfare in 1923, Oil project approved in 1973 and Listing for historic fish mart in 1998


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