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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

Scottish Labour defends move to put London-based councillor up for far north seat in election

02 May 2025
Scottish Labour defends move to put London-based councillor up for far north seat in election

Scottish Labour defends move to put London-based councillor up for far north seat in election

02 May 2025

The Scottish Labour party has said its newly announced candidate for the far north seat at Holyrood will be a fantastic champion for the area.


Scrabster welcomes first cruise ship visit of the 2025 season

01 May 2025
Scrabster welcomes first cruise ship visit of the 2025 season

Scrabster welcomes first cruise ship visit of the 2025 season

01 May 2025

More than 2500 passengers sailed into Caithness last week as Scrabster Harbour marked the start of the 2025 cruise ship season.


Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

30 April 2025
Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

30 April 2025

A spoon-playing Highland councillor has been entertaining online audiences around the world every weekend for five years now.


Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

26 April 2025
Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

26 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spent two days on the bike with his seven-year-old son and a group of fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a special gathering


‘I could never have imagined it’ – Loth Burn footbridge opens up John O’Groats Trail to more walkers

26 April 2025
‘I could never have imagined it’ – Loth Burn footbridge opens up John O’Groats Trail to more walkers

‘I could never have imagined it’ – Loth Burn footbridge opens up John O’Groats Trail to more walkers

26 April 2025

A £90k footbridge has been opened across a wide burn on the John O’Groats Trail. John Davidson went along to hear about the impact of the new crossing


Sutherland-wide search for inspiring young citizen to win clan prize

25 April 2025
Sutherland-wide search for inspiring young citizen to win clan prize

Sutherland-wide search for inspiring young citizen to win clan prize

25 April 2025

Nominations are being invited for the 2025 Clan Sutherland Young Citizen of the Year Award.


New John O’Groats Trail bridge at Loth is biggest project to be completed on Highland walking route

22 April 2025
New John O’Groats Trail bridge at Loth is biggest project to be completed on Highland walking route

New John O’Groats Trail bridge at Loth is biggest project to be completed on Highland walking route

22 April 2025

A new footbridge set to be officially opened on the John O’Groats Trail this week will be a symbol of the project’s long-term aims.


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.


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