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Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

26 April 2025

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Community-owned solutions can ‘offer hope’ for future

Community-owned solutions can ‘offer hope’ for future

Community-owned solutions can ‘offer hope’ for future

23 April 2025

Holyrood Notebook By Ariane Burgess


‘Valuable’ lemons were luxury in elite Roman households

‘Valuable’ lemons were luxury in elite Roman households

‘Valuable’ lemons were luxury in elite Roman households

20 April 2025

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

19 April 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and the Caithness Courier share their opinions on the latest issues.


Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

19 April 2025

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.


Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

19 April 2025

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


Maree Todd: Digital inequality is a real challenge for rural areas

Maree Todd: Digital inequality is a real challenge for rural areas

Maree Todd: Digital inequality is a real challenge for rural areas

16 April 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

13 April 2025

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


‘Our Highland communities don’t need any more turbines’

‘Our Highland communities don’t need any more turbines’

‘Our Highland communities don’t need any more turbines’

12 April 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their opinions on the latest issues


Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

12 April 2025

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


Water cycle is vital for life – even during dry spell

Water cycle is vital for life – even during dry spell

Water cycle is vital for life – even during dry spell

12 April 2025

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

08 April 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Exploring the Kyle of Tongue by sea-kayak needs careful planning in face of tides and wind


Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

06 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS On a trip up two familiar Munros, John Davidson contemplates the changing face of a mountain set to become a huge hydro-electric store


How the sweet success of sugar spread around the world

How the sweet success of sugar spread around the world

How the sweet success of sugar spread around the world

06 April 2025

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Wick bollards plan could become ‘white elephant’

Wick bollards plan could become ‘white elephant’

Wick bollards plan could become ‘white elephant’

05 April 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest stories


School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

05 April 2025

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


Sounds of nature can help ease our internal concerns

Sounds of nature can help ease our internal concerns

Sounds of nature can help ease our internal concerns

05 April 2025

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


‘Transformative’ flights for Caithness must be secured

‘Transformative’ flights for Caithness must be secured

‘Transformative’ flights for Caithness must be secured

02 April 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Thurso burgh surveyor whose name was recognised at Gillock Park facility

Thurso burgh surveyor whose name was recognised at Gillock Park facility

Thurso burgh surveyor whose name was recognised at Gillock Park facility

01 April 2025

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


American vice-president’s hatred for Europe and Wick-Aberdeen flights keep us grounded

American vice-president’s hatred for Europe and Wick-Aberdeen flights keep us grounded

American vice-president’s hatred for Europe and Wick-Aberdeen flights keep us grounded

29 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the hot topics of the week


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