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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

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

25 March 2024
Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

25 March 2024

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.


Free chance for young people to learn more about the outdoors at inclusive Highland weekend

16 March 2024
Free chance for young people to learn more about the outdoors at inclusive Highland weekend

Free chance for young people to learn more about the outdoors at inclusive Highland weekend

16 March 2024

Young people are being given an opportunity to learn new outdoor skills while having fun exploring the local area.


Biscuit medals will give Inverness Half Marathon and 5K runners a taste of success – thanks to Harry Gow!

09 March 2024
Biscuit medals will give Inverness Half Marathon and 5K runners a taste of success – thanks to Harry Gow!

Biscuit medals will give Inverness Half Marathon and 5K runners a taste of success – thanks to Harry Gow!

09 March 2024

A Highland baker is going the extra mile to make sure runners have something to celebrate with after crossing the line in Sunday's half marathon.


Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

09 March 2024
Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

09 March 2024

A number of bothies along the Cape Wrath Trail and in the Cairngorms are due to be closed during the spring.


Biggest NATO exercise in decades comes to north coast of Scotland

21 February 2024
Biggest NATO exercise in decades comes to north coast of Scotland

Biggest NATO exercise in decades comes to north coast of Scotland

21 February 2024

The firing range at Cape Wrath will be the focal point for part of the largest NATO exercise in decades next week as allied nations join forces.


Find out which north charities will benefit from Highland Cross cash in 2024

19 February 2024
Find out which north charities will benefit from Highland Cross cash in 2024

Find out which north charities will benefit from Highland Cross cash in 2024

19 February 2024

Four Highland charities are set to receive new vehicles to help their community efforts thanks to a unique event that is marking its 40th anniversary.


Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

14 February 2024
Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

14 February 2024

A love of the outdoors is one of the most attractive qualities in a potential partner for people in the Highlands and Islands, according to research.


Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

08 February 2024
Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

08 February 2024

Scotland's leading youth hostel organisation is looking for new board members who can inspire young people to experience the country at its best.


Woman rescued 50 years ago after Wester Ross falls plunge says thank you with mountain rescue donation

02 February 2024
Woman rescued 50 years ago after Wester Ross falls plunge says thank you with mountain rescue donation

Woman rescued 50 years ago after Wester Ross falls plunge says thank you with mountain rescue donation

02 February 2024

A woman who plunged 200ft over cliffs in Wester Ross more than 50 years ago has surprised rescuers with a £5000 cheque out of the blue.


Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

31 January 2024
Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

31 January 2024

Most businesses in the Highlands consider their links with the local community as either equal to or more important than their profitable growth.


Highland contractor RJ McLeod wins multimillion-pound award to upgrade north roads

25 January 2024
Highland contractor RJ McLeod wins multimillion-pound award to upgrade north roads

Highland contractor RJ McLeod wins multimillion-pound award to upgrade north roads

25 January 2024

Minor roads in the west Highlands that offer vital routes for local people as well as access to remote mountains and glens are to be improved.


Ross-shire mountain Ben Wyvis at heart of bid for national park status

24 January 2024
Ross-shire mountain Ben Wyvis at heart of bid for national park status

Ross-shire mountain Ben Wyvis at heart of bid for national park status

24 January 2024

Ben Wyvis is at the centre of a bid to become Scotland’s newest national park.


Memories of life on deserted island off north coast to be aired

07 January 2024
Memories of life on deserted island off north coast to be aired

Memories of life on deserted island off north coast to be aired

07 January 2024

Traditional music will help set the scene for a BBC radio programme being aired this weekend about life on a now-deserted island off the north coast.


The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

06 January 2024
The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

The outdoors is best way to de-stress, National Trust for Scotland survey shows

06 January 2024

Coastal walks are the most popular way to spend time outdoors in the Highlands, according to new research from the National Trust for Scotland.


Active Outdoors events list for 2024

01 January 2024
Active Outdoors events list for 2024

Active Outdoors events list for 2024

01 January 2024

See what's on in 2024 with the Active Outdoors events list covering much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.


Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

27 December 2023
Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

27 December 2023

People living and working in rural areas including Caithness are being encouraged to join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) next year.


Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

27 December 2023
Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

27 December 2023

More than 1000 people have urged Scottish Government ministers to call in a decision by Highland Council to approve a controversial golf course.


PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

25 December 2023
PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

25 December 2023

John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains


An Teallach project wins €60,000 to support long-term path and peatland works

20 December 2023
An Teallach project wins €60,000 to support long-term path and peatland works

An Teallach project wins €60,000 to support long-term path and peatland works

20 December 2023

A European funding package has secured essential conservation works on a popular Wester Ross mountain until at least 2025.


A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

19 December 2023
A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

A9 crash appeal: Police seek dashcam footage of BMW and HGV involved in collision near Invergordon

19 December 2023

A woman is in a critical condition and a man was left with serious injuries after a crash on the A9 near Invergordon on Tuesday.


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