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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

PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

18 January 2025
PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

PICTURES: ‘Imagine if PE looked like this’ – New mountain bike trail opens at Inverness school

18 January 2025

World record endurance cyclist Jenny Graham says the new mountain bike trail unveiled at Inverness Royal Academy should be replicated in every school.


A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025
A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

A9 Inverness to Scrabster road closed for TWO WEEKS over last three years

16 January 2025

Figures from Transport Scotland show the extent of closures on vital route for Caithness folk to access centralised services


Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

13 January 2025
Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

Winter wonderland makes 2025 Strathpuffer one to remember

13 January 2025

John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

06 January 2025
ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

06 January 2025

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands


Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025
Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025

Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes are being encouraged to see if they are entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.


NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025
NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.


Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024
Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024

Progress is being made by teams attempting to clear the Far North Line after the railway was impacted by several floods and landslips on Hogmanay.


Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

30 December 2024
Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

Highland mountain rescuers get medals for combined 227 years’ voluntary service

30 December 2024

Mountain rescuers were given royal recognition of an astonishing 227 years of combined service at a ceremony in December.


Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024
Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024

Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.


Active Outdoors events list for 2025

23 December 2024
Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

23 December 2024

Get yourself ready for 2025 with our list of outdoor events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, and Moray and Aberdeenshire.


PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

16 December 2024
PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

16 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at some of the best bits from Active Outdoors during 2024 – and finds plenty of fond memories to recall


Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024
Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

Scottish and UK news organisations come together as stronger voice for publishers

15 December 2024

Two trade bodies that represent news publishers in Scotland and the UK have joined forces to strengthen the voice of the industry.


Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

09 December 2024
Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

09 December 2024

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail


Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024
Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

Get help from the Highlands with cost of winter fuel bills

08 December 2024

Expert advisers based in the Highlands say they are able to offer help to householders who are facing rising energy bills this winter.


Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

02 December 2024
Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

Bright idea to ride through the darkness in Grantown woodland

02 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park


Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

01 December 2024
Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

Five ‘outstanding’ walks in the Highlands and Moray

01 December 2024

John Davidson picks out some of his favourite routes from a new Ordnance Survey book, Outstanding Walks Scotland, featuring some classic outings


Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

25 November 2024
Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

25 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk


PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

24 November 2024
PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

PICTURES: Lochardil Primary pupils past and present pack into school to celebrate 60th anniversary

24 November 2024

Hundreds head to school on a Sunday to relive memories and share stories from their time at Lochardil Primary 60 years after it was officially opened.


Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

18 November 2024
Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

18 November 2024

John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru


PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024
PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

PICTURES: ‘Too wonderful to explain’ – Highland Cross co-founder reflects on last 40 years as he steps back from event

18 November 2024

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year


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