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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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Highland nature walks group signs up to SAMH mental health charter

14 May 2024
Highland nature walks group signs up to SAMH mental health charter

Highland nature walks group signs up to SAMH mental health charter

14 May 2024

A network of walking groups which operates in Thurso, Castletown and Wick has become the 700th organisation to sign up to a mental health charter.


Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

14 May 2024
Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

14 May 2024

Wildlife watchers are gearing up to look out for orcas and other marine creatures around the Caithness coast at a special event.


Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

13 May 2024
Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

13 May 2024

A storage area for wind turbine components is being proposed between two housing estates at Pennyland in Thurso.


Feeling the heat in Wick!

13 May 2024
Feeling the heat in Wick!

Feeling the heat in Wick!

13 May 2024

The scorching temperatures in Wick on Saturday marked the fifth hottest May day in the last 114 years, according to a local weather expert.


PICTURES: Caithness captures the spectacular Northern Lights show over the weekend

13 May 2024
PICTURES: Caithness captures the spectacular Northern Lights show over the weekend

PICTURES: Caithness captures the spectacular Northern Lights show over the weekend

13 May 2024

Intense solar activity on Friday evening and then on Saturday led to some spectacular sightings of the Aurora Borealis above Caithness.


PICTURES: Thurso Beavers celebrate 40 years of Scouting

12 May 2024
PICTURES: Thurso Beavers celebrate 40 years of Scouting

PICTURES: Thurso Beavers celebrate 40 years of Scouting

12 May 2024

When the 2nd Thurso Beavers first met, the weekly “subs” were just 20 pence – and the town’s provost was among the young Scouts earning their badges!


PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy birthday visit to John O’Groats

11 May 2024
PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy birthday visit to John O’Groats

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy birthday visit to John O’Groats

11 May 2024

Residents at a Thurso care home enjoyed a nostalgic day out when they ventured along the coast to make the most of good weather at John O’Groats.


Thurso and Wick events to help people with sight loss

11 May 2024
Thurso and Wick events to help people with sight loss

Thurso and Wick events to help people with sight loss

11 May 2024

Blind and partially sighted people in Caithness will be able to receive in-person support at upcoming events with a leading sight loss charity.


£100m investment plan for Thurso schools gets go-ahead

09 May 2024
£100m investment plan for Thurso schools gets go-ahead

£100m investment plan for Thurso schools gets go-ahead

09 May 2024

An investment plan that aims to raise £2 billion for major investments across the Highlands including a new Thurso High School has been approved.


Man banned from being alone with women sexually assaulted Caithness woman he met at bus station

08 May 2024
Man banned from being alone with women sexually assaulted Caithness woman he met at bus station

Man banned from being alone with women sexually assaulted Caithness woman he met at bus station

08 May 2024

A 71-year-old sex offender who bought alcohol for a Caithness woman he met at a bus station and then sexually assaulted has been jailed for 30 months.


John Swinney should focus on fixing Caithness healthcare issues, says MP Jamie Stone

07 May 2024
John Swinney should focus on fixing Caithness healthcare issues, says MP Jamie Stone

John Swinney should focus on fixing Caithness healthcare issues, says MP Jamie Stone

07 May 2024

Scotland’s new first minister has been urged to focus on the Highlands, with a lack of dentists in Caithness among the issues raised by MP Jamie Stone


Strong entry as sheep keenly bid for at Quoybrae mart

07 May 2024
Strong entry as sheep keenly bid for at Quoybrae mart

Strong entry as sheep keenly bid for at Quoybrae mart

07 May 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 76 store cattle and 1207 prime, store and feeding sheep on Monday.


Wick Community Hub gets £50k loan to expand youth services

06 May 2024
Wick Community Hub gets £50k loan to expand youth services

Wick Community Hub gets £50k loan to expand youth services

06 May 2024

A Wick community centre that has been helping people from across Caithness for more than 50 years has secured money to expand its services.


Wick primary pupils take part in British finals of First Lego Challenge

06 May 2024
Wick primary pupils take part in British finals of First Lego Challenge

Wick primary pupils take part in British finals of First Lego Challenge

06 May 2024

A group of Wick pupils put their Lego skills to the test when they took part in the British finals of a global educational competition.


Caithness art group has change of secretary

05 May 2024
Caithness art group has change of secretary

Caithness art group has change of secretary

05 May 2024

The Society of Caithness Artists recently held its AGM in the Pentland Hotel in Thurso and saw a good turnout of members of the public.


Highland housing shortage discussed at Holyrood

05 May 2024
Highland housing shortage discussed at Holyrood

Highland housing shortage discussed at Holyrood

05 May 2024

A Highland MSP says rural communities in the region are facing an “acute housing shortage”.


YOUR VIEWS: Field club’s demise, funding fairness for Caithness, pylons concerns and best wishes for ‘e Groat’s Sheona

04 May 2024
YOUR VIEWS: Field club’s demise, funding fairness for Caithness, pylons concerns and best wishes for ‘e Groat’s Sheona

YOUR VIEWS: Field club’s demise, funding fairness for Caithness, pylons concerns and best wishes for ‘e Groat’s Sheona

04 May 2024

The end of a local club, should Caithness be getting a fairer share of funding and retirement messages for our former advertising manager


Thurso primary Mount Pleasant celebrates new toy storage unit thanks to parent council

02 May 2024
Thurso primary Mount Pleasant celebrates new toy storage unit thanks to parent council

Thurso primary Mount Pleasant celebrates new toy storage unit thanks to parent council

02 May 2024

Parents at a Thurso primary school have helped purchase a long-lasting container to store the pupils’ outdoor toys.


Thurso set to welcome dozens of vintage and historic lorries

01 May 2024
Thurso set to welcome dozens of vintage and historic lorries

Thurso set to welcome dozens of vintage and historic lorries

01 May 2024

A convoy of vintage lorries and other commercial vehicles is set to hit the streets en route to Thurso this Saturday.


New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

01 May 2024
New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

New timings for overnight closures on A9 in Caithness and Sutherland

01 May 2024

Roadworks scheduled on the A9 in the far north have been rescheduled by Bear Scotland, the trunk road operator.


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