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New businesses in the north Highlands should ‘just go for it’

New businesses in the north Highlands should ‘just go for it’

New businesses in the north Highlands should ‘just go for it’

06 July 2025

Thurso-based Fresh Favourites offers nutritious meals delivered to people’s doors. Owner Debbie Mackay shares the story of the award-winning business


Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

05 July 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Seeking solace in nature as responsibility of AI lays heavily on us all

Seeking solace in nature as responsibility of AI lays heavily on us all

Seeking solace in nature as responsibility of AI lays heavily on us all

05 July 2025

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Climate, crofting and assisted dying have all been topics of debate at Scottish parliament

Climate, crofting and assisted dying have all been topics of debate at Scottish parliament

Climate, crofting and assisted dying have all been topics of debate at Scottish parliament

02 July 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Thurso Townswomen’s Guild went to extreme lengths to build esplanade shelter

Thurso Townswomen’s Guild went to extreme lengths to build esplanade shelter

Thurso Townswomen’s Guild went to extreme lengths to build esplanade shelter

01 July 2025

Thurso’s Heritage by A Thirsa Loon


Fishguard and far north are miles apart but not really so different

Fishguard and far north are miles apart but not really so different

Fishguard and far north are miles apart but not really so different

29 June 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A flying visit to south Wales is an opportunity to revisit once familiar hills and coast


Praise for strength of communities - Wick streets project is a step in right direction

Praise for strength of communities - Wick streets project is a step in right direction

Praise for strength of communities - Wick streets project is a step in right direction

28 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues affecting Caithness and the far north


Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

28 June 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Pylons and battery storage systems are sure to be a hot topic at summer surgery tour

Pylons and battery storage systems are sure to be a hot topic at summer surgery tour

Pylons and battery storage systems are sure to be a hot topic at summer surgery tour

25 June 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

23 June 2025

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.


Energy proposals are ‘destroying fabric of rural life’

Energy proposals are ‘destroying fabric of rural life’

Energy proposals are ‘destroying fabric of rural life’

21 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest issues affecting the far north


Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

21 June 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

18 June 2025

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members


Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises

Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises

Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises

18 June 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


How the weather can affect your hay fever

How the weather can affect your hay fever

How the weather can affect your hay fever

15 June 2025

Pollen affects many millions of people each year. These tiny grains are known to trigger an allergic reaction known as hay fever.


Caithness aid worker shares stories from Lebanon after ‘terrible war’

Caithness aid worker shares stories from Lebanon after ‘terrible war’

Caithness aid worker shares stories from Lebanon after ‘terrible war’

15 June 2025

Wick man Chris McIvor, who has travelled the globe working in the aid sector, currently for HelpAge International, reflects on the human impact of war


Not all tourists are welcome, Eva Kestner responds to political attacks and standing up for pensioners

Not all tourists are welcome, Eva Kestner responds to political attacks and standing up for pensioners

Not all tourists are welcome, Eva Kestner responds to political attacks and standing up for pensioners

14 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the issues in Caithness and across the far north in our regular letters page


Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

14 June 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

11 June 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

11 June 2025

Fiona Macintosh of More than Motivation shares her insights on leadership.


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