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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

PICTURES: Wick High School pupils rewarded for ‘outstanding achievements’ at prize giving

17 September 2025
PICTURES: Wick High School pupils rewarded for ‘outstanding achievements’ at prize giving

PICTURES: Wick High School pupils rewarded for ‘outstanding achievements’ at prize giving

17 September 2025

Abby Swanson was named the Dux of Wick High as the school celebrated its pupils’ outstanding achievements at its annual prize giving.


Carbisdale forest ride raises funds for Culrain Hall and horse welfare

16 September 2025
Carbisdale forest ride raises funds for Culrain Hall and horse welfare

Carbisdale forest ride raises funds for Culrain Hall and horse welfare

16 September 2025

Horse riders from Sutherland and Caithness saddled up for a fundraising trek at Culrain at the weekend.


Best-selling author Shona MacLean is new judge for Neil Gunn writing contest

15 September 2025
Best-selling author Shona MacLean is new judge for Neil Gunn writing contest

Best-selling author Shona MacLean is new judge for Neil Gunn writing contest

15 September 2025

Historical novelist Shona MacLean, author of The Bookseller of Inverness, is the lead judge for the Neil Gunn Writing Competition.


Motorhome fire tackled at John O’Groats car park

15 September 2025
Motorhome fire tackled at John O’Groats car park

Motorhome fire tackled at John O’Groats car park

15 September 2025

Fire crews in Caithness dealt with a motorhome fire at the “end of the road” car park at John O’Groats on Sunday.


‘More fun to come’ as Caithness pupils get new play equipment at school

14 September 2025
‘More fun to come’ as Caithness pupils get new play equipment at school

‘More fun to come’ as Caithness pupils get new play equipment at school

14 September 2025

Play time just got better for pupils at a Caithness primary school after a new range of playground equipment was installed.


Thurso date for popular Irish country music show

13 September 2025
Thurso date for popular Irish country music show

Thurso date for popular Irish country music show

13 September 2025

Four of Ireland’s top country musicians are set to perform an unforgettable afternoon of entertainment in Thurso later this month as part of a UK tour


Castletown primary teacher ‘already missed’ after retiring from 20 years with school

13 September 2025
Castletown primary teacher ‘already missed’ after retiring from 20 years with school

Castletown primary teacher ‘already missed’ after retiring from 20 years with school

13 September 2025

A well-loved teacher has retired from a Caithness primary after nearly 20 years in the school.


Walking the Cat’s Back circuit – Knockfarrel via Knockbain from Dingwall

13 September 2025
Walking the Cat’s Back circuit – Knockfarrel via Knockbain from Dingwall

Walking the Cat’s Back circuit – Knockfarrel via Knockbain from Dingwall

13 September 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A longer approach to reach the hill fort at Knockfarrel sees John Davidson explore the ridges about the Ross-shire county town


Dave’s legacy proves that ‘Wick Works Weil’

12 September 2025
Dave’s legacy proves that ‘Wick Works Weil’

Dave’s legacy proves that ‘Wick Works Weil’

12 September 2025

A “special man” was remembered as a series of Caithness groups were given donations for helping to make Wick a better place to live.


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.


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