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David G Scott


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David G Scott has been senior reporter with the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier since 2017. He was a broadcast documentary maker in the past and likes covering human interest stories where he can combine his photography with hard-hitting news.

Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

30 April 2025
Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

30 April 2025

The are no seahorses on the menu at Wick’s latest food outlet despite the business running from a converted horsebox and serving seafood.


Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

30 April 2025
Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

30 April 2025

A Caithness historical research group welcomes new members to join it for a visit to the Nucleus archive centre in Wick.


Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

30 April 2025
Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

30 April 2025

Caithness projects for Green Health Week (May 3-11) include events at Castletown, Dunnet Forest, Wick and Lybster.


81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

29 April 2025
81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

29 April 2025

An 81-year-old will undertake a classic car fundraising drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End to thank the medical services that saved his life.


Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

29 April 2025
Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

29 April 2025

Cllr Ron Gunn opened up about the health issues that led to the hard decision to stand down from chairing the Caithness Committee.


Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

28 April 2025
Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

28 April 2025

Caithness pensioners worried about changes to a key benefit worth up to £441 a month have been urged to seek support as a new system rolls out.


Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

28 April 2025
Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

28 April 2025

The new joint chairs of the Caithness Committee were elected today, and successful funding applications for the last financial year were listed.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

28 April 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

28 April 2025

The president of Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the 2025 season on Saturday afternoon.


Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

28 April 2025
Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

28 April 2025

MSP Maree Todd urges the UK Government to reverse its damaging social security reforms, which risk pushing many Caithness residents into poverty.


Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

27 April 2025
Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

27 April 2025

There will be a special service on May 11 at 1pm in Wick for the second National Fishermen's Remembrance Day.


Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

27 April 2025
Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

27 April 2025

Perthshire farmer and legendary agricultural comedian Jim Smith is bound for Caithness next month to perform at Wick Assembly Rooms on May 31.


‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

27 April 2025
‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

27 April 2025

A Thurso art show will highlight the talents of a local woman with a series of highly detailed pencil portraits of Caithness characters.


PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

26 April 2025
PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

26 April 2025

Caithness Bikers partook in an Easter egg charity run across the county and delivered treats.


Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

25 April 2025
Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

25 April 2025

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.


Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

23 April 2025
Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

23 April 2025

A Thurso teenager, taught violin by her mother, was delighted to play in a concert with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.


Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

22 April 2025
Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

22 April 2025

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issued an update on the incident in Thurso yesterday when a fire broke out at the former M&Co shop.


Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

22 April 2025
Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

22 April 2025

Six fire engines spent three hours tackling a blaze at the former M&Co shop in Thurso last night (April 21).


Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

21 April 2025
Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

21 April 2025

The launch event for a community project to bring people together and support mental health will take place at the Drill Hall in Castletown on May 3.


Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

21 April 2025
Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

21 April 2025

A Halkirk art organisation is looking for nominations of people's ‘rock of support’ at work to be photographed and displayed at an exhibition.


Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

21 April 2025
Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

21 April 2025

The Vikki Mackay School of Dance held its second annual Easter competition with entries from as far afield as Inveraray.


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