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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.

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Murkle WI ladies celebrate bulb show success

19 March 2025
Murkle WI ladies celebrate bulb show success

Murkle WI ladies celebrate bulb show success

19 March 2025

There was a good show of bulbs in Murkle Hall where Murkle WI held its spring bulb show.


Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

17 March 2025
Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

Caithness birthrate remains static as MSP raises ‘serious concerns’ over maternity model

17 March 2025

Rhoda Grant has raised serious concerns over the birthrate in Caithness – there has been little change in the number of babies born locally.


Thurso Beavers put faith in focus at St Anne’s

15 March 2025
Thurso Beavers put faith in focus at St Anne’s

Thurso Beavers put faith in focus at St Anne’s

15 March 2025

Beaver Scouts from the 2nd Thurso unit visited St Anne’s Catholic Church as part of their Faith badgework.


Wick air link needs 2030 deal, Caithness Chamber chief says as funding deadline approaches

13 March 2025
Wick air link needs 2030 deal, Caithness Chamber chief says as funding deadline approaches

Wick air link needs 2030 deal, Caithness Chamber chief says as funding deadline approaches

13 March 2025

Calls have been made to secure the future of “lifeline” flights from Wick through to the end of the decade.


Wick flights subsidy rests in hands of government as report handed over

12 March 2025
Wick flights subsidy rests in hands of government as report handed over

Wick flights subsidy rests in hands of government as report handed over

12 March 2025

A key decision over the future of subsidised passenger flights from Wick lies in the hands of the transport minister after a report was handed over.


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025
Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


North Highland Harriers among runners at 40th Inverness Half Marathon

10 March 2025
North Highland Harriers among runners at 40th Inverness Half Marathon

North Highland Harriers among runners at 40th Inverness Half Marathon

10 March 2025

Caithness runners took part in the Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday, with 17 members of North Highland Harriers completing the 13.1-mile course.


A9 at Scrabster set for slope stabilisation works after latest landslide

10 March 2025
A9 at Scrabster set for slope stabilisation works after latest landslide

A9 at Scrabster set for slope stabilisation works after latest landslide

10 March 2025

A lifeline stretch of road on the north coast hit by landslides is to see repair works begin later this month.


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025
Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside


Floral designer to demonstrate skills at Caithness Floral Art Club

08 March 2025
Floral designer to demonstrate skills at Caithness Floral Art Club

Floral designer to demonstrate skills at Caithness Floral Art Club

08 March 2025

Caithness Floral Art Club is delighted to welcome a relative newcomer to the local floral art scene to the group’s upcoming meeting.


‘The wind never stops blowing’ – refusal of Thurso wind farm ‘doesn’t make sense’ says Forss resident

08 March 2025
‘The wind never stops blowing’ – refusal of Thurso wind farm ‘doesn’t make sense’ says Forss resident

‘The wind never stops blowing’ – refusal of Thurso wind farm ‘doesn’t make sense’ says Forss resident

08 March 2025

A proposed five-turbine wind farm mooted for a site near Thurso has been refused by planners despite changes made to a previous application.


PICTURES: Winners of the East of Caithness SWI bulb show in Wick

06 March 2025
PICTURES: Winners of the East of Caithness SWI bulb show in Wick

PICTURES: Winners of the East of Caithness SWI bulb show in Wick

06 March 2025

The 2025 East of Caithness SWI bulb show was held on Saturday in Wick Assembly Rooms.


Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

04 March 2025
Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

04 March 2025

Crofters are being warned they could be turfed out if they neglect their duties.


Vendors rewarded for quality cattle at Quoybrae mart sale

04 March 2025
Vendors rewarded for quality cattle at Quoybrae mart sale

Vendors rewarded for quality cattle at Quoybrae mart sale

04 March 2025

Caithness, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 735 store cattle.


Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

03 March 2025
Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

03 March 2025

Rural communities and tourism businesses can be exposed to risks of out-of-control wildfires as spring gets under way, emergency workers have warned.


Maree Todd says Caithness social care services must be protected from national insurance cost rise

03 March 2025
Maree Todd says Caithness social care services must be protected from national insurance cost rise

Maree Todd says Caithness social care services must be protected from national insurance cost rise

03 March 2025

Maree Todd has warned of “catastrophic consequences” if social care providers in the far north are not exempt from a rise in national insurance costs.


Highland businesses urged to use Gaelic to boost growth

02 March 2025
Highland businesses urged to use Gaelic to boost growth

Highland businesses urged to use Gaelic to boost growth

02 March 2025

Businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to explore how they can integrate Gaelic into their plans for growth.


Highland food and drink businesses can get a taste of net zero benefits

02 March 2025
Highland food and drink businesses can get a taste of net zero benefits

Highland food and drink businesses can get a taste of net zero benefits

02 March 2025

Food and drink businesses in the region can get support with their net zero ambitions thanks to a new support programme.


Castletown farmer Stephen Sutherland judges pedigree bulls as top price hits 16,000gns

01 March 2025
Castletown farmer Stephen Sutherland judges pedigree bulls as top price hits 16,000gns

Castletown farmer Stephen Sutherland judges pedigree bulls as top price hits 16,000gns

01 March 2025

A strong show of pedigree bulls and females were exhibited at the Royal Northern Spring Show on Wednesday at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.


Have you spotted this small brown bird with colourful rings in Caithness?

01 March 2025
Have you spotted this small brown bird with colourful rings in Caithness?

Have you spotted this small brown bird with colourful rings in Caithness?

01 March 2025

Bird watchers in Caithness and north Sutherland are being asked to keep a keen eye out for small brown birds with colourful rings.


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