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John Davidson


Content and Commercial Editor

John Davidson is a content editor covering our north Highland patch including the John O'Groat Journal, Caithness Courier and Northern Times titles. He is also responsible for commercial editorial content across the company, contributes to other titles including the Inverness Courier and also looks after the regular Active Outdoors features which he instigated in 2008. John has over 20 years' experience in the industry, and has worked across news, features and sport as well as having expertise in the production of print and digital products. He joined the company in 2007 as a sub-editor, later becoming production editor and then editorial services manager before taking up his current role.

John Davidson

Store cattle sale at Quoybrae livestock centre hits £3000 top price

09 April 2025
Store cattle sale at Quoybrae livestock centre hits £3000 top price

Store cattle sale at Quoybrae livestock centre hits £3000 top price

09 April 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 1313 store cattle at the show and sale sponsored by the publisher of the John O’Groat Journal.


Caithness mart has ‘buzzing ringside’ for Young Farmers competition

09 April 2025
Caithness mart has ‘buzzing ringside’ for Young Farmers competition

Caithness mart has ‘buzzing ringside’ for Young Farmers competition

09 April 2025

The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition hosted by Aberdeen & Northern Marts took place at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae, on Monday.


Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

08 April 2025
Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

Farmers and crofters seek help to improve mental health

08 April 2025

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.


£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

07 April 2025
£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

£45m investment for Caithness and Sutherland to get future power into homes and businesses

07 April 2025

More than £45 million will be spent across Caithness and Sutherland to help get homes and businesses set up to receive more power.


‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

05 April 2025
‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

‘Nothing short of heroic’: Halkirk teen who saved dad’s life earns top award

05 April 2025

A teenager who saved his dad’s life when he sliced his arm open doing DIY has been rewarded for his heroic actions.


Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

02 April 2025
Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

02 April 2025

The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae will be followed by the show and sale of 1200 store cattle.


Caithness hospital gifted ECG unit by local heart group

01 April 2025
Caithness hospital gifted ECG unit by local heart group

Caithness hospital gifted ECG unit by local heart group

01 April 2025

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were delighted to receive a £6500 ECG unit funded by Caithness Heart Support Group.


North Coast 500 caravan park with ‘infinity pitches’ opens

30 March 2025
North Coast 500 caravan park with ‘infinity pitches’ opens

North Coast 500 caravan park with ‘infinity pitches’ opens

30 March 2025

A new beach-side caravan park has been officially opened on the North Coast 500.


Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

29 March 2025
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


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025
Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

11 March 2025
Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

11 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025
Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside


Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

04 March 2025
Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

Crofting Commission warns it will take action over crofters ‘neglecting their duties’

04 March 2025

Crofters are being warned they could be turfed out if they neglect their duties.


Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

03 March 2025
Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

Six-day Flow Country fire shows ‘devastating impact’ wildfires can have

03 March 2025

Rural communities and tourism businesses can be exposed to risks of out-of-control wildfires as spring gets under way, emergency workers have warned.


Castletown farmer Stephen Sutherland judges pedigree bulls as top price hits 16,000gns

03 March 2025
Castletown farmer Stephen Sutherland judges pedigree bulls as top price hits 16,000gns

Castletown farmer Stephen Sutherland judges pedigree bulls as top price hits 16,000gns

03 March 2025

A strong show of pedigree bulls and females were exhibited at the Royal Northern Spring Show on Wednesday at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.


Highland businesses urged to use Gaelic to boost growth

02 March 2025
Highland businesses urged to use Gaelic to boost growth

Highland businesses urged to use Gaelic to boost growth

02 March 2025

Businesses in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to explore how they can integrate Gaelic into their plans for growth.


Jamie Stone ‘saddened’ to see Conservative MSP Edward Mountain announce he will be leaving politics

27 February 2025
Jamie Stone ‘saddened’ to see Conservative MSP Edward Mountain announce he will be leaving politics

Jamie Stone ‘saddened’ to see Conservative MSP Edward Mountain announce he will be leaving politics

27 February 2025

Jamie Stone has praised Edward Mountain for working cross-party on important issues after the Conservative MSP announced he was stepping down.


Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

25 February 2025
Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

25 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes


New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

17 February 2025
New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

17 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks up a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore


Highland voluntary groups could shine at Scottish Charity Awards

15 February 2025
Highland voluntary groups could shine at Scottish Charity Awards

Highland voluntary groups could shine at Scottish Charity Awards

15 February 2025

Voluntary groups of all sizes could be crowned the charity of the year at a national awards event taking place later this year.


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