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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

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025
Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025

The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.


A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025
A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025

Figures from Transport Scotland show the extent of closures on vital route for Caithness folk to access centralised services


Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

14 January 2025
Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

14 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


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

12 January 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

12 January 2025

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands


Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025
Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025

Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes are being encouraged to see if they are entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.


Plea for Sutherland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

05 January 2025
Plea for Sutherland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Plea for Sutherland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

05 January 2025

Farming and crofting families are being urged to help show how conservation efforts on their land are making a difference.


NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025
NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.


Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

01 January 2025
Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

Happy New Year 2025 from the team at the Northern Times

01 January 2025

As the New Year begins, we want to send our best wishes for 2025 to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers. Read on for a special deal!


Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024
Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024

Progress is being made by teams attempting to clear the Far North Line after the railway was impacted by several floods and landslips on Hogmanay.


Active Outdoors events list for 2025

29 December 2024
Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

29 December 2024

Get yourself ready for 2025 with our list of outdoor events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, and Moray and Aberdeenshire.


Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024
Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024

Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.


Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024
Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

Maree Todd shows support for women in pensions ‘betrayal’

23 December 2024

Waspi women have been subject to a “great injustice” according to far north MSP Maree Todd.


King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

20 December 2024
King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

20 December 2024

It’s a Christmas cake fit for a king – and it should be, as it was a gift from Charles himself.


Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

18 December 2024
Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

Highland patients reminded to get ready for Christmas

18 December 2024

People who rely on repeat medication are being reminded that they need to plan ahead for the upcoming holiday season.


SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024
SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

SSE confirms Strathy South wind farm to go ahead

17 December 2024

Work will start on the Strathy South wind farm in spring next year, SSE has confirmed.


Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024
Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024

Two trade bodies that represent news publishers in Scotland and the UK have joined forces to strengthen the voice of the industry.


Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024
Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024

Expert advisers based in the Highlands say they are able to offer help to householders who are facing rising energy bills this winter.


WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

06 December 2024
WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

WATCH: Caithness women in 16-day swim challenge to highlight violence against women

06 December 2024

Two Thurso women are making a real splash to raise awareness of gender-based violence in the Highlands.


Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

05 December 2024
Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

Champion heifer goes for top price to Wick hotel at Quoybrae Christmas show

05 December 2024

A champion heifer from the Begg family at Nybster has topped the Christmas sale price at Quoybrae for the third year running.


‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024
‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

‘Deeply disappointing’ Sutherland Spaceport move is a ‘significant blow’

04 December 2024

The news that Sutherland Spaceport is to be mothballed is a significant blow to the business community in north Sutherland and Caithness.


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