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‘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


NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

29 March 2025

Simply having the information about the risks from smoking is just not enough, says our columnist.


Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

29 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village


Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

29 March 2025

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


Overindulging on Sanday isn’t just for Easter…

Overindulging on Sanday isn’t just for Easter…

Overindulging on Sanday isn’t just for Easter…

29 March 2025

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


‘We need more people like Bernhard Wolf in our health service’

‘We need more people like Bernhard Wolf in our health service’

‘We need more people like Bernhard Wolf in our health service’

26 March 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


No happy ending in store for desolate Altnabreac

No happy ending in store for desolate Altnabreac

No happy ending in store for desolate Altnabreac

25 March 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH The short-lived walks have gone, the train no longer stops and now there’s a wind farm on the horizon… enjoy it while you can


Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

22 March 2025

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


Highland visitor levy could be death knell for some north businesses

Highland visitor levy could be death knell for some north businesses

Highland visitor levy could be death knell for some north businesses

22 March 2025

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, argues that a fresh new look is needed for the region’s proposed ‘tourist tax’


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