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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

Climbers gather in Inverness for final competition of season at The Ledge

25 April 2024
Climbers gather in Inverness for final competition of season at The Ledge

Climbers gather in Inverness for final competition of season at The Ledge

25 April 2024

Climbers in Inverness reached new heights at the final competition of the 2023/24 season at The Ledge climbing gym on Saturday.


John O’Groats Trail bridge fundraiser hits £5k target

25 April 2024
John O’Groats Trail bridge fundraiser hits £5k target

John O’Groats Trail bridge fundraiser hits £5k target

25 April 2024

More than £5000 has been raised towards a new bridge on the John O’Groats Trail after a mystery donor pledged to match funds donated by the public.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

22 April 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

22 April 2024

John Davidson explores a quieter route in the hills above Dores, where a new hydro development looks set to impact on the area in the next few years


John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

22 April 2024
John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

22 April 2024

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Highland trail group.


Trails clean-up and safer streets push for Earth Day in Inverness

17 April 2024
Trails clean-up and safer streets push for Earth Day in Inverness

Trails clean-up and safer streets push for Earth Day in Inverness

17 April 2024

Volunteers and campaigners are hoping for a clean sweep for Earth Day as they look to improve the environment in and around Inverness.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

15 April 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: New high-level route at Abriachan forest opens up options along Great Glen Way

15 April 2024

John Davidson completes a loop of the Great Glen Way, taking in the newly signed high-level route over Carn na Leitire


Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

14 April 2024
Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

Help show how the Highlands is stepping into spring

14 April 2024

Nature lovers across the Highlands are being urged to look out for signs of spring for an interactive citizen science project.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

08 April 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Heading upriver on Wick walk full of wildlife

08 April 2024

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform


Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

06 April 2024
Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

Take your time cycling the North Coast 500

06 April 2024

John Davidson has cycled the roads in the north Highlands for many years, and here looks at a new cyclist’s guide to the popular NC500 tourist route


Historic climbs around Loch Ness can inspire new generation to look after nature

06 April 2024
Historic climbs around Loch Ness can inspire new generation to look after nature

Historic climbs around Loch Ness can inspire new generation to look after nature

06 April 2024

It started with the seed of an idea during lockdown, and now could grow into half a million trees.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

01 April 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

01 April 2024

John Davidson goes to Culloden, almost 278 years after the nearby battle took place, and visits the Prisoners’ Stone as well as an old clootie well


Runners urged to ‘push your limits’ at Loch Ness 24 event

31 March 2024
Runners urged to ‘push your limits’ at Loch Ness 24 event

Runners urged to ‘push your limits’ at Loch Ness 24 event

31 March 2024

Runners are being encouraged to support each other at an endurance event returning to the shores of Loch Ness this summer.


Glen Affric car park and paths upgraded - along with new toilet facilities

29 March 2024
Glen Affric car park and paths upgraded - along with new toilet facilities

Glen Affric car park and paths upgraded - along with new toilet facilities

29 March 2024

Work to improve a popular walk and amenities at a beauty spot car park in Glen Affric will make for a better visitor experience, say forestry managers


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.


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