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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

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.


New look for Seaview House care home in Wick

25 May 2024
New look for Seaview House care home in Wick

New look for Seaview House care home in Wick

25 May 2024

A new café, spa bathrooms and other improvements have been made at a Caithness care home.


Six in running for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat amid ‘growing dissatisfaction’

24 May 2024
Six in running for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat amid ‘growing dissatisfaction’

Six in running for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat amid ‘growing dissatisfaction’

24 May 2024

Voters in the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency are preparing to go to the polls as the Prime Minister announced a July 4 election.


Wick lifeboat couple set to go for Gold in GB rowing challenge

20 May 2024
Wick lifeboat couple set to go for Gold in GB rowing challenge

Wick lifeboat couple set to go for Gold in GB rowing challenge

20 May 2024

Two Wick lifeboat volunteers aiming to set off on an around-Britain challenge next week have struck gold with the backing of a lead sponsor.


Becky wins pre-championship title at European Highland dancing contest

19 May 2024
Becky wins pre-championship title at European Highland dancing contest

Becky wins pre-championship title at European Highland dancing contest

19 May 2024

Becky Hamilton from Wick was delighted to win her pre-championship title at the European Highland Dancing Championships held in Montrose.


Award-winning Caithness reporter retires after 47 years

17 May 2024
Award-winning Caithness reporter retires after 47 years

Award-winning Caithness reporter retires after 47 years

17 May 2024

A long-time journalist with a passion for all things Caithness this week put down his notepad after retiring from the John O’Groat Journal.


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.


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