03 December 2023
Pineapple sage is a perennial in the mint family Lamiaceae, which has 900 members with a long history as culinary, medicinal, and spiritual plants.
02 December 2023
A look back at the stories making the news in the Journal in 1923, 1973 and 1998.
02 December 2023
Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht
29 November 2023
He says 'the promised autumn update on a new timescale has been missed – as if we’re not already used enough to missed SNP A9 deadlines.'
29 November 2023
Ringing changes on part of our shared history
29 November 2023
Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess
29 November 2023
Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the importance of providing young people with real-life work experience
28 November 2023
I always enjoy the weather, whatever it may be doing, but admit that some days are better for some activities rather than others!
26 November 2023
Thurso's Heritage by A Thirsa Loon
26 November 2023
The popular series continues with Let's Remember Caithness Volume 5 now available in time for Christmas
26 November 2023
Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean
25 November 2023
Thurso voters opt for No-Change in 1923, Sideshows to stay at riverside in 1973 and Upgrade for Thurso town centre in 1998
23 November 2023
She says 'if there are not enough jobs, not enough houses, unreliable transport and public services in these communities, people will not stay.'
22 November 2023
The 2024 Caithness Calendar, published by the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, is now available to buy.
22 November 2023
At school my only dream career was to be a Blue Peter presenter.
22 November 2023
Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain
19 November 2023
With Christmas coming I’m sticking to tradition and using this space to encourage everyone to shop locally. Boring? No! Keeping trade local is vital.
18 November 2023
Wick magistrates too 'tender hearted', Extra holidays for council staff and Heritage focus at college.
18 November 2023
‘The first year had been the worst. Many had died. A great number had perished on the sea.'
15 November 2023
"Shop local this Christmas. Use it or lose it. I consider myself warned."