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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

Scrabster to Stromness ferry operator NorthLink sets Gold standard for green award

24 April 2024
Scrabster to Stromness ferry operator NorthLink sets Gold standard for green award

Scrabster to Stromness ferry operator NorthLink sets Gold standard for green award

24 April 2024

NorthLink Ferries has become the first ferry operator to achieve Gold standard in an environmental awards programme.


Moray West wind farm blades ‘bigger than Wembley pitch’ installed off Caithness coast

24 April 2024
Moray West wind farm blades ‘bigger than Wembley pitch’ installed off Caithness coast

Moray West wind farm blades ‘bigger than Wembley pitch’ installed off Caithness coast

24 April 2024

Wind turbine blades longer than the Wembley Stadium pitch have begun to be put in place as part of an offshore wind farm off the Caithness coast.


A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

23 April 2024
A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

A9 in Caithness and Sutherland set for series of overnight closures next month

23 April 2024

The A9 is set to be closed in several locations in Caithness and Sutherland next month as works are carried out to improve the road surface.


Caithness cadets volunteer recognised for 25 years of service

23 April 2024
Caithness cadets volunteer recognised for 25 years of service

Caithness cadets volunteer recognised for 25 years of service

23 April 2024

An Army Cadet volunteer has been recognised for his quarter of a century of service to the young people of Caithness and the Highlands.


Parkinson’s group bowled over by support from Thurso club

22 April 2024
Parkinson’s group bowled over by support from Thurso club

Parkinson’s group bowled over by support from Thurso club

22 April 2024

Bowling club members in Thurso have raised hundreds of pounds to help people with Parkinson’s in Caithness.


John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

22 April 2024
John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

22 April 2024

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Caithness trail group.


Caithness writer and photographer in line for top journalism awards

19 April 2024
Caithness writer and photographer in line for top journalism awards

Caithness writer and photographer in line for top journalism awards

19 April 2024

The John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier will be well represented at this year’s Scottish Press Awards with two shortlisted entries.


Quoybrae sale sees natural grazing sorts in demand

16 April 2024
Quoybrae sale sees natural grazing sorts in demand

Quoybrae sale sees natural grazing sorts in demand

16 April 2024

Quoybrae Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 519 store cattle.


Unite and Prospect unions announce Dounreay strike dates

15 April 2024
Unite and Prospect unions announce Dounreay strike dates

Unite and Prospect unions announce Dounreay strike dates

15 April 2024

Hundreds of workers at the Dounreay site will go on strike next month, unions have announced.


Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

14 April 2024
Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

14 April 2024

Nature lovers across the Highlands are being urged to look out for signs of spring for an interactive citizen science project.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

13 April 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

13 April 2024

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform


High demand for well finished hoggs at Quoybrae

08 April 2024
High demand for well finished hoggs at Quoybrae

High demand for well finished hoggs at Quoybrae

08 April 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday, April 8, sold 942 prime, store and feeding sheep.


Chance of seeing partial solar eclipse from Caithness tonight

08 April 2024
Chance of seeing partial solar eclipse from Caithness tonight

Chance of seeing partial solar eclipse from Caithness tonight

08 April 2024

The solar eclipse taking place across north America tonight should be a real spectacle – but what will we be able to see from Caithness?


NHS patients in Highlands told: ‘It’s OK to Ask’

08 April 2024
NHS patients in Highlands told: ‘It’s OK to Ask’

NHS patients in Highlands told: ‘It’s OK to Ask’

08 April 2024

Patients are being encouraged to ask questions about their treatment as part of a campaign being promoted by NHS Scotland.


Thurso and Reay Beavers enjoy annual games night

08 April 2024
Thurso and Reay Beavers enjoy annual games night

Thurso and Reay Beavers enjoy annual games night

08 April 2024

An annual games night between 1st and 2nd Thurso and Reay Beaver Scouts took place recently at the home of 1st Thurso Scouts.


Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

06 April 2024
Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

06 April 2024

John Davidson has cycled the roads in the north Highlands for many years, and here looks at a new cyclist’s guide to the popular NC500 tourist route


Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

25 March 2024
Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

25 March 2024

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.


PICTURES: Thurso Camera Club members to show photographs at exhibition

25 March 2024
PICTURES: Thurso Camera Club members to show photographs at exhibition

PICTURES: Thurso Camera Club members to show photographs at exhibition

25 March 2024

Amateur photographers in the far north are preparing to open an exhibition of their work in Thurso later this week.


Don't miss the Family Fun Day at 2024 Caithness International Science Festival

13 March 2024
Don't miss the Family Fun Day at 2024 Caithness International Science Festival

Don't miss the Family Fun Day at 2024 Caithness International Science Festival

13 March 2024

The 22nd annual Caithness International Science Festival is set to bring entertainment and education for the whole family at venues across the region.


Thurso Beaver Scout earns top award signed by Bear Grylls

10 March 2024
Thurso Beaver Scout earns top award signed by Bear Grylls

Thurso Beaver Scout earns top award signed by Bear Grylls

10 March 2024

A young Beaver Scout from Caithness was awarded the top honour for the group after completing a series of fun challenges.


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