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Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

Assisted dying bill should be ‘booted out’ of Scottish parliament

28 May 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

28 May 2025

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

27 May 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Moving to Caithness put paid to lifelong ambition, but there are still ways to explore without the car


‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

24 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues and topics important to them


Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

24 May 2025

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear


Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

Cruise ship levy could deter visits to smaller ports like Scrabster

24 May 2025

Powers to introduce a cruise ship levy have been proposed at Holyrood. Trudy Morris of Caithness Chamber of Commerce warns of unintended consequences


Rural areas in north Highland need immigration rules that support communities

Rural areas in north Highland need immigration rules that support communities

Rural areas in north Highland need immigration rules that support communities

21 May 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

18 May 2025

Is Wick in the final death throes of a terminal decline? Can anything be done to avert its ailing fortunes?


Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

17 May 2025

As we navigate modern life, the role of community in fostering a supportive environment for mental health has become increasingly evident.


Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

17 May 2025

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


Rural housing picture needs to change

Rural housing picture needs to change

Rural housing picture needs to change

14 May 2025

Whether it’s the rising cost of energy, lack of affordable options, or challenges of damp, people know good housing isn’t just bricks and mortar.


Historical paths lead to what could be Scotland’s remotest bothy

Historical paths lead to what could be Scotland’s remotest bothy

Historical paths lead to what could be Scotland’s remotest bothy

13 May 2025

Former stables was converted into a shelter after falling into ruin. Ralph heads out to revisit the building he helped repair some 20 years ago


Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome

10 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Inverness Courier have their say on the latest issues and events in the far north


Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

10 May 2025

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


Dry and mild month for Wick as temperatures rise

Dry and mild month for Wick as temperatures rise

Dry and mild month for Wick as temperatures rise

10 May 2025

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

07 May 2025

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

06 May 2025

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


‘Something that opened a kind of portal into a different dimension’: The Flow Country in reality and in art

‘Something that opened a kind of portal into a different dimension’: The Flow Country in reality and in art

‘Something that opened a kind of portal into a different dimension’: The Flow Country in reality and in art

04 May 2025

NORTHERN DRIFT: How artists strive to convey the majesty of landscape


YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘Serious concerns about the competence of those overseeing Scotland’s transition to renewable energy’

03 May 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and the Caithness Courier share their opinions on the latest issues.


Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

03 May 2025

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


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