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Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views and offer support

We can improve our mental health, like our physical health, and this can be especially important around Christmas and New Year. says our columnist.

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

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at some of the best bits from Active Outdoors during 2024 – and finds plenty of fond memories to recall

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views on the latest news

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

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay

REVIEW: Wick Players brought two productions to the Assembly Rooms at the weekend. Karen Steven went along to watch

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Memories of past journeys are revisited amid dreich conditions on way to Ryvoan and the Green Loch

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail

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

Trudy Morris, CEO of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, hopes to match more talent with the businesses that need them as she looks forward to 2025

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht