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John Davidson


Content and Commercial Editor

John Davidson is a content editor covering our north Highland patch including the John O'Groat Journal, Caithness Courier and Northern Times titles. He is also responsible for commercial editorial content across the company, contributes to other titles including the Inverness Courier and also looks after the regular Active Outdoors features which he instigated in 2008. John has over 20 years' experience in the industry, and has worked across news, features and sport as well as having expertise in the production of print and digital products. He joined the company in 2007 as a sub-editor, later becoming production editor and then editorial services manager before taking up his current role.

John Davidson

‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024
‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024

The news that Sutherland Spaceport is to be mothballed is a significant blow to the business community in north Sutherland and Caithness.


Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

03 December 2024
Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

Magic moment for Keiss pupils as BEAR Scotland gritter rolls into school car park

03 December 2024

A Keiss Primary pupil conjured up a brilliant new name for one of BEAR Scotland’s trunk road gritters.


‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

03 December 2024
‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

‘Vital to reduce death toll on rural roads’ – Caithness campaigner backs new countryside safety code

03 December 2024

A Caithness campaigner has backed a new countryside road safety code after statistics revealed that rural road users remain at greater risk of death.


‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

02 December 2024
‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

‘Lots to reflect on’ including ‘gaps in essential services’ says Maree Todd after human rights report

02 December 2024

Far north MSP Maree Todd acknowledged that rural communities are facing “critical challenges” after a report said basic rights were not being met.


Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

02 December 2024
Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

Caithness musical duo release new CD album from Canada

02 December 2024

Two former Caithness musicians have released a new CD of Scottish country dance music from their base in Canada.


Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

02 December 2024
Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

Halkirk Young Farmers cook up a storm at Highland elimination competition

02 December 2024

Young Farmers from Halkirk cooked up a winning dish to impress the judges at a Ready Steady Cook-style contest in Tain at the weekend.


Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

02 December 2024
Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

Santa’s little helpers want to hear from Caithness folk in need of a little extra this Christmas

02 December 2024

People in Caithness needing a helping hand to give their children gifts this Christmas can now register with the Caithness FM Toy Appeal.


Thurso Salvation Army trio recognised for 160+ years’ combined service

01 December 2024
Thurso Salvation Army trio recognised for 160+ years’ combined service

Thurso Salvation Army trio recognised for 160+ years’ combined service

01 December 2024

Three Salvation Army stalwarts from Thurso Corps have been recognised for their long service – including one with over 60 years’ service.


Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

01 December 2024
Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

01 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk


All set for Caithness Christmas Show as Quoybrae event attracts 92 entries

30 November 2024
All set for Caithness Christmas Show as Quoybrae event attracts 92 entries

All set for Caithness Christmas Show as Quoybrae event attracts 92 entries

30 November 2024

The annual Caithness Christmas Show and Sale will kick off with the judging on Monday at 6.45pm, with the sale to commence on Tuesday at 9.45am.


New Dunbeath play park ‘overwhelmingly positive’ for community and visitors

30 November 2024
New Dunbeath play park ‘overwhelmingly positive’ for community and visitors

New Dunbeath play park ‘overwhelmingly positive’ for community and visitors

30 November 2024

A new playpark opened this autumn in Dunbeath is proving popular with local children as well as visitors to the area.


‘No desire to close any play parks’ – Highland Council backs community investment instead

28 November 2024
‘No desire to close any play parks’ – Highland Council backs community investment instead

‘No desire to close any play parks’ – Highland Council backs community investment instead

28 November 2024

Highland Council has rebuffed suggestions that scores of its play parks are under threat of closure – despite publishing a table of those due to close


Lybster pupils open a new chapter with Gold reading award

28 November 2024
Lybster pupils open a new chapter with Gold reading award

Lybster pupils open a new chapter with Gold reading award

28 November 2024

Lybster Primary School celebrated becoming the first gold-level accredited reading school in Caithness with an assembly attended by special guests.


Caithness Samaritans and Thurso Street Pastors get share of artists’ cash

27 November 2024
Caithness Samaritans and Thurso Street Pastors get share of artists’ cash

Caithness Samaritans and Thurso Street Pastors get share of artists’ cash

27 November 2024

Two Thurso charities which offer help in the community have received a donation from local artists.


Giant wind farm off Caithness coast would have 355m high turbines and produce 2GW of electricity

20 November 2024
Giant wind farm off Caithness coast would have 355m high turbines and produce 2GW of electricity

Giant wind farm off Caithness coast would have 355m high turbines and produce 2GW of electricity

20 November 2024

A planned offshore wind farm that looks set to dwarf the neighbouring Beatrice development would be a “low-risk” option, according to its developers.


Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

20 November 2024
Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

20 November 2024

A Caithness smallholder is encouraging crofters to seek advice ahead of new environmental rules that come into force from next year.


PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024
PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year


Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

17 November 2024
Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

17 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers


Caithness communities benefit from more than £12,000 to make ‘positive improvements’

15 November 2024
Caithness communities benefit from more than £12,000 to make ‘positive improvements’

Caithness communities benefit from more than £12,000 to make ‘positive improvements’

15 November 2024

Caithness councillors have distributed thousands of pounds in funds to local initiatives across the county.


More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

14 November 2024
More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

More than £6m raised for charities over 40 years of Highland Cross

14 November 2024

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.


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