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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

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

25 March 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Riding the roads to the past in moors above Inverness

25 March 2024

John Davidson enjoys an early spring cycle ride from the Highland capital - and he’s not the only one taking advantage of the fine weather window


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.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bagging the Munros is no mean feat – however long it takes

18 March 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bagging the Munros is no mean feat – however long it takes

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bagging the Munros is no mean feat – however long it takes

18 March 2024

As Anna Wells recovers from her three-month winter round of the 282 Scottish mountains above 3000ft, John Davidson says lists can be an inspiration


Free chance to learn more about the outdoors at inclusive Inverness weekend

16 March 2024
Free chance to learn more about the outdoors at inclusive Inverness weekend

Free chance to learn more about the outdoors at inclusive Inverness weekend

16 March 2024

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


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Enforced new take on Inverness Half Marathon was a learning curve!

11 March 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Enforced new take on Inverness Half Marathon was a learning curve!

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Enforced new take on Inverness Half Marathon was a learning curve!

11 March 2024

John Davidson missed out on the annual event due to injury, and found being a spectator a whole new challenge...


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.


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

08 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!

08 March 2024

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


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

04 March 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

04 March 2024

John Davidson uses the mountain bike to access two hills at Attadale, where mechanical issues add to the adventure


Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

01 March 2024
Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

01 March 2024

Highland Woodchip Co Ltd has reached completion on its new Green Energy Park in Grantown-on-Spey.


Houthi attacks mean no medals or T-shirts at finish of Inverness Half Marathon

28 February 2024
Houthi attacks mean no medals or T-shirts at finish of Inverness Half Marathon

Houthi attacks mean no medals or T-shirts at finish of Inverness Half Marathon

28 February 2024

Runners hoping to celebrate their half marathon and 5k success next weekend will have to wait a little longer for their medals.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the islands of Loch Tarff by kayak

26 February 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the islands of Loch Tarff by kayak

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the islands of Loch Tarff by kayak

26 February 2024

John Davidson enjoys a peaceful paddle around Loch Tarff, in the hills above Fort Augustus near Loch Ness


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.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Village is a haven for wildlife and more

19 February 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Village is a haven for wildlife and more

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Village is a haven for wildlife and more

19 February 2024

John Davidson enjoys a gentle woodland walk with the family at Boat of Garten, where he finds plenty to do


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.


Runners set to return to take on Loch Ness ultra challenge

15 February 2024
Runners set to return to take on Loch Ness ultra challenge

Runners set to return to take on Loch Ness ultra challenge

15 February 2024

An ultra marathon that saw a record turnout take on the challenge of completing a loop of Loch Ness last year is set to return this spring.


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.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Invertromie wildlife trail offers a return to nature near Kingussie

05 February 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Invertromie wildlife trail offers a return to nature near Kingussie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Invertromie wildlife trail offers a return to nature near Kingussie

05 February 2024

Visiting the fire-hit Lookout Hide at Insh Marshes nature reserve, John Davidson takes a winter wander along the fascinating Invertromie Trail


'Don't risk it!' – Warning as clear-up of storm damage in Highland forests continues

02 February 2024
'Don't risk it!' – Warning as clear-up of storm damage in Highland forests continues

'Don't risk it!' – Warning as clear-up of storm damage in Highland forests continues

02 February 2024

People are being urged not to risk their own safety by entering forests where storm damage is still being assessed and cleared.


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.


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