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Alan Hendry


Chief Reporter

Alan Hendry is chief reporter for the Wick-based John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, covering news and sport. He has been with the company and its predecessors for 40 years. He was editor of the Groat and Courier from 1988-2008 before spending 10 years in an Inverness-based role, working mostly on supplements and magazines. He takes pride in being able to publicise many of the positive things that go on in the community.

Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

20 June 2025
Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

20 June 2025

Three members of North Shore Surf Club are seeking support with funding as they prepare to represent their country in the European championships.


Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

20 June 2025
Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

Surfers in crowdfunding plea ahead of Euros in Portugal

20 June 2025

Three members of North Shore Surf Club are seeking support with funding as they prepare to represent their country in the European championships.


Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

20 June 2025
Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

Strathnaver project picks out stories behind family samplers

20 June 2025

A researcher from a Canadian university is delving into the rich heritage of family samplers in the collection held by Strathnaver Museum, Bettyhill.


87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

20 June 2025
87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

87-year-old cyclist aiming to get to John O’Groats from Land’s End in 14 days

20 June 2025

Brian Lewis (87) is on course to reach John O’Groats on Saturday following a two-week cycling challenge in memory of his late wife Christine.


Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

19 June 2025
Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

Offers over £120,000 sought for former Altnabreac schoolhouse

19 June 2025

The “wonderfully remote” former Altnabreac schoolhouse is within the Flow Country World Heritage Site and offers “stunning rural views”.


‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

11 June 2025
‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

11 June 2025

A look at the eventful life of John Gow, the Wick-born pirate who was hanged at London’s Execution Dock 300 years ago today.


PICTURES: Record crowds at Caithness and Sutherland vintage rally

09 June 2025
PICTURES: Record crowds at Caithness and Sutherland vintage rally

PICTURES: Record crowds at Caithness and Sutherland vintage rally

09 June 2025

Organisers reckon the turnout at the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club event was at least 2500 and possibly closer to 3000.


Vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts gearing up for John O’Groats rally

04 June 2025
Vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts gearing up for John O’Groats rally

Vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts gearing up for John O’Groats rally

04 June 2025

This year’s vintage and classic vehicle rally at John O’Groats will feature around 150 entries, along with a host of other attractions.


Bettyhill exhibition explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

03 June 2025
Bettyhill exhibition explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

Bettyhill exhibition explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

03 June 2025

Joanne B Kaar’s Shipshape exhibition, looking at the techniques and tools used in traditional boatbuilding, opens this Friday at Strathnaver Museum.


Inaugural residential event for Highland Youth Local Action Group

03 June 2025
Inaugural residential event for Highland Youth Local Action Group

Inaugural residential event for Highland Youth Local Action Group

03 June 2025

A group aimed at putting young people in the Highlands at the heart of local decision-making have been sharing their experiences with others.


New book tells of Edwardian con artist and her life in the fast lane

01 June 2025
New book tells of Edwardian con artist and her life in the fast lane

New book tells of Edwardian con artist and her life in the fast lane

01 June 2025

The true story of Violet Charlesworth, a notorious Edwardian confidence trickster, is revealed in a new book from Dunbeath-based Whittles Publishing.


Will’s 1200-mile hike to John O’Groats in memory of best friend Henry

31 May 2025
Will’s 1200-mile hike to John O’Groats in memory of best friend Henry

Will’s 1200-mile hike to John O’Groats in memory of best friend Henry

31 May 2025

Charity walker Will Riches is making his way from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of his best friend who died from cancer at the age of 18.


Call for investigation into Chernobyl legacy at Highland renewable energy sites

31 May 2025
Call for investigation into Chernobyl legacy at Highland renewable energy sites

Call for investigation into Chernobyl legacy at Highland renewable energy sites

31 May 2025

Fears have emerged that groundworks for major renewable projects across the Highlands could be exposing radioactive contamination from Chernobyl.


Higher delivery charges for far north a ‘fundamental injustice’, says Jamie Stone

27 May 2025
Higher delivery charges for far north a ‘fundamental injustice’, says Jamie Stone

Higher delivery charges for far north a ‘fundamental injustice’, says Jamie Stone

27 May 2025

The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross wants the UK government to act over higher delivery charges to his constituency.


‘The road has been a very long one’: Energy firm boss tells of ‘big fight’ over Reay wind farm

26 May 2025
‘The road has been a very long one’: Energy firm boss tells of ‘big fight’ over Reay wind farm

‘The road has been a very long one’: Energy firm boss tells of ‘big fight’ over Reay wind farm

26 May 2025

Limekiln wind farm was only able to go ahead after “a big fight”, guests were told at the official opening of the 24-turbine development.


Community to get first look at John O’Groats Mill transformation

24 May 2025
Community to get first look at John O’Groats Mill transformation

Community to get first look at John O’Groats Mill transformation

24 May 2025

The new-look John O’Groats Mill is almost ready to be revealed – and members of the local community will be the first to get a glimpse inside.


Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

24 May 2025
Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

24 May 2025

A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.


‘Unbelievable effort’ as ultra-cyclist goes from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back

21 May 2025
‘Unbelievable effort’ as ultra-cyclist goes from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back

‘Unbelievable effort’ as ultra-cyclist goes from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back

21 May 2025

Sarah Ruggins put in an “unbelievable effort” to smash the record for cycling from John O’Groats to Land’s End and coming all the way back.


Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

13 May 2025
Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

13 May 2025

The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross is worried that over 13,000 homes in the Highland region are still using Radio Teleswitch Service meters.


Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

11 May 2025
Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

11 May 2025

Colin MacDonald, from Wick, has revealed the two key questions that drove him on in his new documentary/drama project about the 1745 Jacobite Rising.


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