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Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

26 April 2025
Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

26 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

20 April 2025
‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

20 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fiona Russell speaks to Quinn Young who said she didn’t want to stop after becoming one of the youngest to finish the Munros aged 10


Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

19 April 2025
Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

19 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

12 April 2025
Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

12 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

05 April 2025
School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

05 April 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025
Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025

Keeping the kids busy and entertained over the Easter holidays can be a bit of a challenge, but you don’t have to look too far for some fantastic fun.


Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

29 March 2025
Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

29 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

22 March 2025
Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

22 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025
Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.


End of Wick allotments association, Illiteracy widespread in county and New era at Pulteney House

15 March 2025
End of Wick allotments association, Illiteracy widespread in county and New era at Pulteney House

End of Wick allotments association, Illiteracy widespread in county and New era at Pulteney House

15 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

12 March 2025
LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

12 March 2025

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.


Action-packed fun to come at science festival!

12 March 2025
Action-packed fun to come at science festival!

Action-packed fun to come at science festival!

12 March 2025

Get ready for a week of discovery, excitement, and hands-on fun as the 23rd annual Caithness International Science Festival returns from March 17-22!


Rest room for female fish workers, No junket for Wick councillors and Clergy oppose Section 2A repeal.

08 March 2025
Rest room for female fish workers, No junket for Wick councillors and Clergy oppose Section 2A repeal.

Rest room for female fish workers, No junket for Wick councillors and Clergy oppose Section 2A repeal.

08 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


WATCH: Your chance to shine a light on leading Highland tourism businesses

03 March 2025
WATCH: Your chance to shine a light on leading Highland tourism businesses

WATCH: Your chance to shine a light on leading Highland tourism businesses

03 March 2025

Highland businesses are famous across the world for their renowned hospitality and this is your chance to help showcase the very best.


Cause of fire at Unionist Club in Thurso ‘unknown’, councillors unite over £5 key charge and MADD group go glossy

01 March 2025
Cause of fire at Unionist Club in Thurso ‘unknown’, councillors unite over £5 key charge and MADD group go glossy

Cause of fire at Unionist Club in Thurso ‘unknown’, councillors unite over £5 key charge and MADD group go glossy

01 March 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Highland Council ‘vision for the future’ showcased in six-part video series detailing delivery plan up to 2027

28 February 2025
Highland Council ‘vision for the future’ showcased in six-part video series detailing delivery plan up to 2027

Highland Council ‘vision for the future’ showcased in six-part video series detailing delivery plan up to 2027

28 February 2025

Sponsored content: “Our Future Highland” puts the focus on six priorities to shape the future of Highland communities.


Cycling offences in Wick, Caithness’s ‘biggest social problem’ and Lottery cash hopes for Pulteney

22 February 2025
Cycling offences in Wick, Caithness’s ‘biggest social problem’ and Lottery cash hopes for Pulteney

Cycling offences in Wick, Caithness’s ‘biggest social problem’ and Lottery cash hopes for Pulteney

22 February 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Wick schoolmates in chance meeting in America, Telford house demolished and bus boycott for Vulcan staff

15 February 2025
Wick schoolmates in chance meeting in America, Telford house demolished and bus boycott for Vulcan staff

Wick schoolmates in chance meeting in America, Telford house demolished and bus boycott for Vulcan staff

15 February 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

14 February 2025
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

14 February 2025

The tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands has come together to raise thousands of pounds to help bereaved families during the last year.


Wick to get electric lights, Hotel sale mooted for council offices and Teddy Bear campaign helps kids

08 February 2025
Wick to get electric lights, Hotel sale mooted for council offices and Teddy Bear campaign helps kids

Wick to get electric lights, Hotel sale mooted for council offices and Teddy Bear campaign helps kids

08 February 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


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