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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

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Making tracks for others to follow

16 June 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Making tracks for others to follow

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Making tracks for others to follow

16 June 2024

Map-maker Steve Smirthwaite chats to John Davidson about exploring West Moray, Nairn and Dava to produce his latest mountain bike-friendly guide


Olympic themed sleepover for Reay and Thurso Beaver Scouts

16 June 2024
Olympic themed sleepover for Reay and Thurso Beaver Scouts

Olympic themed sleepover for Reay and Thurso Beaver Scouts

16 June 2024

Nearly 20 Beaver Scouts from Reay and Thurso took part in an Olympic themed sleepover at 2nd Thurso Scout Hall.


£8000 worth of medical equipment gifted to Caithness hospitals and surgeries

16 June 2024
£8000 worth of medical equipment gifted to Caithness hospitals and surgeries

£8000 worth of medical equipment gifted to Caithness hospitals and surgeries

16 June 2024

A far north support group has donated medical equipment worth more than £8000 for use in the area in the past year.


Dounreay management moves ‘could prolong strike action,’ warns union

12 June 2024
Dounreay management moves ‘could prolong strike action,’ warns union

Dounreay management moves ‘could prolong strike action,’ warns union

12 June 2024

One of the unions representing workers at Dounreay has warned that management changes could prolong the ongoing industrial action at the site.


Strong local demand for breeding cattle at Caithness sale

10 June 2024
Strong local demand for breeding cattle at Caithness sale

Strong local demand for breeding cattle at Caithness sale

10 June 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 49 breeding cattle.


A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

10 June 2024
A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

10 June 2024

Overnight road closures will affect the A9 later this month when resurfacing works take place in Caithness and Sutherland.


MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

09 June 2024
MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

MSP’s claim of support for nuclear power in Highlands challenged

09 June 2024

An anti-nuclear campaigner has hit out at a claim made by Highland MSP Edward Mountain that people in the region want nuclear power.


Caithness groups can apply to £1m fund for local paths

08 June 2024
Caithness groups can apply to £1m fund for local paths

Caithness groups can apply to £1m fund for local paths

08 June 2024

More than £1 million has been made available for community groups to develop paths in their area.


Workers to take over at Thurso’s Merlin cinema firm

08 June 2024
Workers to take over at Thurso’s Merlin cinema firm

Workers to take over at Thurso’s Merlin cinema firm

08 June 2024

The company behind the most northerly cinema on the British mainland is to transfer ownership to its staff.


General Election 2024: All you need to know about the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

07 June 2024
General Election 2024: All you need to know about the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

General Election 2024: All you need to know about the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

07 June 2024

Details of who is standing in the far north constituency, how to make sure you are registered to vote and what you need to cast your vote on July 4


Scottish Greens candidate Anne Thomas urges voters to put future first

06 June 2024
Scottish Greens candidate Anne Thomas urges voters to put future first

Scottish Greens candidate Anne Thomas urges voters to put future first

06 June 2024

Far north Green candidate Anne Thomas called on people to “vote like our future depends on it” as she launched her campaign to be the area’s next MP.


SSEN Transmission ground surveys will look at controversial pylon route from Caithness

05 June 2024
SSEN Transmission ground surveys will look at controversial pylon route from Caithness

SSEN Transmission ground surveys will look at controversial pylon route from Caithness

05 June 2024

Ground investigation works in preparation for controversial plans to upgrade power lines between Caithness and Beauly are getting under way.


Sellers satisfied after Caithness cattle and sheep sale at Quoybrae

05 June 2024
Sellers satisfied after Caithness cattle and sheep sale at Quoybrae

Sellers satisfied after Caithness cattle and sheep sale at Quoybrae

05 June 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 106 store cattle, 917 prime, store and feeding ewes and rams.


Spittal substation bid gets nod as West of Orkney Windfarm plans take step forward

04 June 2024
Spittal substation bid gets nod as West of Orkney Windfarm plans take step forward

Spittal substation bid gets nod as West of Orkney Windfarm plans take step forward

04 June 2024

Onshore connections and plans for a new substation in Caithness that would link to a massive offshore wind farm have been given outline approval.


Orcas seen hunting just metres off shore at John O’Groats

03 June 2024
Orcas seen hunting just metres off shore at John O’Groats

Orcas seen hunting just metres off shore at John O’Groats

03 June 2024

Killer whale fans were treated to the rare experience of witnessing a live hunting attempt just metres from the Caithness shore.


Plant Magick talk entertains members of Latheron SWI

01 June 2024
Plant Magick talk entertains members of Latheron SWI

Plant Magick talk entertains members of Latheron SWI

01 June 2024

Latheron SWI’s May meeting saw members take a trip to Angela Squires at Plant Magick, Aukengill.


Net-zero flight plan for Highlands discussed at aviation event

26 May 2024
Net-zero flight plan for Highlands discussed at aviation event

Net-zero flight plan for Highlands discussed at aviation event

26 May 2024

An innovative flight project that has used Wick airport to test new technologies held a conference aimed at bringing low-carbon aviation to the area.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Walk up Dunbeath Strath adds to wonder of the past

26 May 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Walk up Dunbeath Strath adds to wonder of the past

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Walk up Dunbeath Strath adds to wonder of the past

26 May 2024

John Davidson enjoys an evening stroll up the Dunbeath Water, visiting two brochs, a ruined inn and other historic points of interest


Holidaying Scots urged to plan ahead for 2024 election day – all you need to know about photo ID, postal and proxy voting

25 May 2024
Holidaying Scots urged to plan ahead for 2024 election day – all you need to know about photo ID, postal and proxy voting

Holidaying Scots urged to plan ahead for 2024 election day – all you need to know about photo ID, postal and proxy voting

25 May 2024

The general election is less than 40 days away, so you’ll need to make sure you are registered to vote well ahead of the July 4 polling day.


Chance for women’s and girls’ football clubs in Highlands to grab some extra cash

25 May 2024
Chance for women’s and girls’ football clubs in Highlands to grab some extra cash

Chance for women’s and girls’ football clubs in Highlands to grab some extra cash

25 May 2024

Women’s and girls’ football clubs across the Highland and Islands have a final chance to apply for funding of up to £1000 to help their teams.


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