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Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

04 February 2025

The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun


Appalled at First Minister’s Caithness to Inverness snub – Maternity statements were factually wrong

Appalled at First Minister’s Caithness to Inverness snub – Maternity statements were factually wrong

Appalled at First Minister’s Caithness to Inverness snub – Maternity statements were factually wrong

01 February 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on topical issues around the county and further afield


‘Deplorable’ state of Wick streets, Peaceful pickets target film and Cinema ‘sets an example’

‘Deplorable’ state of Wick streets, Peaceful pickets target film and Cinema ‘sets an example’

‘Deplorable’ state of Wick streets, Peaceful pickets target film and Cinema ‘sets an example’

01 February 2025

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


Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

01 February 2025

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong


Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

29 January 2025

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.


Rural Caithness needs its own approach to mental wellbeing

Rural Caithness needs its own approach to mental wellbeing

Rural Caithness needs its own approach to mental wellbeing

29 January 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Bairns in Thurso had a choice of shops to spend their pennies

Bairns in Thurso had a choice of shops to spend their pennies

Bairns in Thurso had a choice of shops to spend their pennies

29 January 2025

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The Highlands at their most inhospitable

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The Highlands at their most inhospitable

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The Highlands at their most inhospitable

28 January 2025

Thundering burns and wet, slushy snow make progress by anything other than road impossible – but there’s always a way through on the e-bike


Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

28 January 2025

Forest trails lead off from the Rogie Falls car park, where John Davidson goes in search of a route beyond the dramatic river crossing


Take a chance on exotic plants when planning your 2025 garden

Take a chance on exotic plants when planning your 2025 garden

Take a chance on exotic plants when planning your 2025 garden

26 January 2025

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


YOUR VIEWS: MP’s obsession with A9 and response to Thurso parking proposals

YOUR VIEWS: MP’s obsession with A9 and response to Thurso parking proposals

YOUR VIEWS: MP’s obsession with A9 and response to Thurso parking proposals

25 January 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest issues


Dunbar described as ‘glorified poorhouse’ and Wick runway work

Dunbar described as ‘glorified poorhouse’ and Wick runway work

Dunbar described as ‘glorified poorhouse’ and Wick runway work

25 January 2025

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


Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

25 January 2025

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


Celebrating 30 years of conservation at RSPB Forsinard Flows

Celebrating 30 years of conservation at RSPB Forsinard Flows

Celebrating 30 years of conservation at RSPB Forsinard Flows

24 January 2025

Milly Revill Hayward, of RSPB Scotland, shares details of the ongoing conservation work the charity is undertaking as it marks 30 years at Forsinard


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

22 January 2025

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


‘Unnecessary’ tourist tax for Highland will hit Caithness more than most

‘Unnecessary’ tourist tax for Highland will hit Caithness more than most

‘Unnecessary’ tourist tax for Highland will hit Caithness more than most

22 January 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

19 January 2025

John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year


A shed-load of plans to make the most of my inner sanctum

A shed-load of plans to make the most of my inner sanctum

A shed-load of plans to make the most of my inner sanctum

19 January 2025

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


YOUR VIEWS: Bowertower residents create their own turbine visualisation

YOUR VIEWS: Bowertower residents create their own turbine visualisation

YOUR VIEWS: Bowertower residents create their own turbine visualisation

18 January 2025

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


Water supply for church, Inquiry likely at Rosebank and Licensing law shock

Water supply for church, Inquiry likely at Rosebank and Licensing law shock

Water supply for church, Inquiry likely at Rosebank and Licensing law shock

18 January 2025

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


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