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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

Manson leads way in Caithness Half Marathon as event continues to grow

07 September 2025
Manson leads way in Caithness Half Marathon as event continues to grow

Manson leads way in Caithness Half Marathon as event continues to grow

07 September 2025

The Caithness Half Marathon saw a strong line-up head to Watten last weekend for the 2025 race with 91 runners taking part.


NorthLink ferry bookings being taken for 2026 season

04 September 2025
NorthLink ferry bookings being taken for 2026 season

NorthLink ferry bookings being taken for 2026 season

04 September 2025

Ferry passengers are being encouraged to book in plenty of time after tickets for sailings between Caithness and Orkney in 2026 were released.


Thurso to get new community council after 10 put names forward

03 September 2025
Thurso to get new community council after 10 put names forward

Thurso to get new community council after 10 put names forward

03 September 2025

A new community council will be formed in Thurso from next week after 10 new members were nominated to join the group after a turbulent year.


Warning as nuclear submarine site alarms to go off during night

02 September 2025
Warning as nuclear submarine site alarms to go off during night

Warning as nuclear submarine site alarms to go off during night

02 September 2025

The public are being warned that the Vulcan alarm may sound overnight as a major security exercise is taking place.


PICTURES: Caithness County Show flower section winners receive their trophies

02 September 2025
PICTURES: Caithness County Show flower section winners receive their trophies

PICTURES: Caithness County Show flower section winners receive their trophies

02 September 2025

Trophy winners from the Caithness County Show’s flower section received their trophies on Thursday night during a presentation in Reiss Hall.


Broch builders’ delight as crowd funder target nearly tripled within days

01 September 2025
Broch builders’ delight as crowd funder target nearly tripled within days

Broch builders’ delight as crowd funder target nearly tripled within days

01 September 2025

A fundraising bid to help buy the site where a replica Iron Age broch is planned to be built has received “phenomenal” support.


‘Unacceptable’ for Highland residents to be trapped in fuel poverty while region generates so much renewable energy

01 September 2025
‘Unacceptable’ for Highland residents to be trapped in fuel poverty while region generates so much renewable energy

‘Unacceptable’ for Highland residents to be trapped in fuel poverty while region generates so much renewable energy

01 September 2025

A Highland MSP says a major overhaul of the energy pricing system is needed to ensure that rural communities benefit from renewable resources.


Thurso and Reay youngsters rewarded by top Scout

31 August 2025
Thurso and Reay youngsters rewarded by top Scout

Thurso and Reay youngsters rewarded by top Scout

31 August 2025

Five children in the far north have earned the highest award for Beaver Scouts.


Wick meeting to discuss local land use and community development

31 August 2025
Wick meeting to discuss local land use and community development

Wick meeting to discuss local land use and community development

31 August 2025

The Scottish Land Commission is holding a free public meeting in Wick next week to talk about how land is used in the area.


Trust in local media shows sharp rise among UK adults

30 August 2025
Trust in local media shows sharp rise among UK adults

Trust in local media shows sharp rise among UK adults

30 August 2025

More adults in the UK are putting their trust in local media, according to a new study.


Crofters in far north warned of legal duty after failing to return documents

30 August 2025
Crofters in far north warned of legal duty after failing to return documents

Crofters in far north warned of legal duty after failing to return documents

30 August 2025

The Crofting Commission has started a campaign of enforcement this week after hundreds of crofters failed to return their annual notice.


Getting back to nature with easy walk between ancient bridges

30 August 2025
Getting back to nature with easy walk between ancient bridges

Getting back to nature with easy walk between ancient bridges

30 August 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads to Ross-shire for a family stroll with an excellent playpark at the halfway point


North fishing communities could fight back over ‘stampede’ of offshore wind farms

30 August 2025
North fishing communities could fight back over ‘stampede’ of offshore wind farms

North fishing communities could fight back over ‘stampede’ of offshore wind farms

30 August 2025

A Highland MSP has raised concerns that an increase in offshore wind farms around the north coast could provoke a backlash from fishing communities.


Caithness anniversary sale sees strong entry of quality cattle

29 August 2025
Caithness anniversary sale sees strong entry of quality cattle

Caithness anniversary sale sees strong entry of quality cattle

29 August 2025

A strong entry has been put forward for next week’s Anniversary Show and Sale of Store Cattle on Monday at Caithness Livestock Centre.


Caithness events win share of £75k funding from Highland Council

29 August 2025
Caithness events win share of £75k funding from Highland Council

Caithness events win share of £75k funding from Highland Council

29 August 2025

A trio of major Caithness events are among 13 from across the Highlands to be successful in their bid for funding from the council.


WATCH: Thurso beach access campaigners complete 8-mile trek to Dunnet – with added challenge

29 August 2025
WATCH: Thurso beach access campaigners complete 8-mile trek to Dunnet – with added challenge

WATCH: Thurso beach access campaigners complete 8-mile trek to Dunnet – with added challenge

29 August 2025

Campaigners pushing for better access to beaches at Thurso and Dunnet have walked the walk as well as talking the talk.


Rumster cabin will provide welcome shelter for forest users

28 August 2025
Rumster cabin will provide welcome shelter for forest users

Rumster cabin will provide welcome shelter for forest users

28 August 2025

A new building to replace to a fire-ravaged outdoor centre at Rumster Forest has been officially unveiled by Lord Thurso.


‘Honour’ for John O’Groats Mill as £4.9m transformation reaches awards final

28 August 2025
‘Honour’ for John O’Groats Mill as £4.9m transformation reaches awards final

‘Honour’ for John O’Groats Mill as £4.9m transformation reaches awards final

28 August 2025

A Caithness mill transformed into a community venue in a £4.9 million project has been shortlisted for a national award.


Reiss gardening club members enjoy 30th anniversary visit to Orkney

27 August 2025
Reiss gardening club members enjoy 30th anniversary visit to Orkney

Reiss gardening club members enjoy 30th anniversary visit to Orkney

27 August 2025

Members of Reiss Gardening Club travelled over the Pentland Firth for the Orkney Flower Festival to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group.


Caithness cable route plans submitted for Ayre offshore wind farm

27 August 2025
Caithness cable route plans submitted for Ayre offshore wind farm

Caithness cable route plans submitted for Ayre offshore wind farm

27 August 2025

The developer of a major offshore wind farm north-east of the county has submitted an onshore application to connect it to the grid in Caithness.


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