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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.

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Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023
Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

Distinctive blue Top Up Taps are helping cut down waste

20 August 2023

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.


Search for Moray diver (64) continues in Pentland Firth

18 May 2023
Search for Moray diver (64) continues in Pentland Firth

Search for Moray diver (64) continues in Pentland Firth

18 May 2023

Police say they are continuing to make enquiries after a diver went missing in the Pentland Firth on Tuesday evening.


Chief executive of Forres-based Orbex departs just weeks before spaceport construction due to begin

17 April 2023
Chief executive of Forres-based Orbex departs just weeks before spaceport construction due to begin

Chief executive of Forres-based Orbex departs just weeks before spaceport construction due to begin

17 April 2023

The chief executive of a spaceflight firm due to launch satellites has left the company.


SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023
SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023

The SNP leadership hopefuls were given an opportunity to cross-examine each of the other prospective leaders at Friday's Highland debate


Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app

20 September 2021
Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app

Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app

20 September 2021

News is always changing, and here at Highland News and Media we always aim to keep you up to date with what’s happening in your community.


New guide to the Deeside Way published by Highland outdoors writer Peter Evans

07 September 2021
New guide to the Deeside Way published by Highland outdoors writer Peter Evans

New guide to the Deeside Way published by Highland outdoors writer Peter Evans

07 September 2021

A Highland-based outdoors writer has published the first guide to one of Scotland's long-distance trails.


Moray residents can download 'vaccine passports' from today

03 September 2021
Moray residents can download 'vaccine passports' from today

Moray residents can download 'vaccine passports' from today

03 September 2021

Scottish Government plans measures to require the document.


Disabled Lossie woman in e-bike bid to get to top of Ben Rinnes

02 June 2021
Disabled Lossie woman in e-bike bid to get to top of Ben Rinnes

Disabled Lossie woman in e-bike bid to get to top of Ben Rinnes

02 June 2021

A woman from Lossiemouth is gearing up for an uphill challenge with a difference.


LISTEN: To the latest episode from the Active Outdoors podcast

02 June 2021
LISTEN: To the latest episode from the Active Outdoors podcast

LISTEN: To the latest episode from the Active Outdoors podcast

02 June 2021

John Davidson talks to Karen Cox of Outfit Moray about the Cairngorm to Coast event as well as her own personal 'uphill' challenge


Covid-19 lockdown restrictions: What can I do and when?

30 March 2021
Covid-19 lockdown restrictions: What can I do and when?

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions: What can I do and when?

30 March 2021

Our guide to the coronavirus restrictions easing over the coming weeks and months


New protection status for Moray Firth

03 December 2020
New protection status for Moray Firth

New protection status for Moray Firth

03 December 2020

The Moray Firth is one of 12 new Special Protection Areas designed to protect a range of marine species.


ADVERTISING FEATURE: Head deep into the heart of Loch Ness and explore this world-class region

11 September 2020
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Head deep into the heart of Loch Ness and explore this world-class region

ADVERTISING FEATURE: Head deep into the heart of Loch Ness and explore this world-class region

11 September 2020

This beautiful area is home to glorious scenery, with activities galore and all topped off with our famous Highland hospitality.


Come to Inverness and enjoy the best of both worlds on a visit to remember

31 August 2020
Come to Inverness and enjoy the best of both worlds on a visit to remember

Come to Inverness and enjoy the best of both worlds on a visit to remember

31 August 2020

Advertising Feature: You won’t have to travel far from your hotel room or B&B, as the city itself has so much to offer.


Teachers and pupils deserve an award

02 June 2020
Teachers and pupils deserve an award

Teachers and pupils deserve an award

02 June 2020

Homeschooling has changed the way our schools operate, and we want to hear who your education heroes are in Moray and Banffshire


Put your community champion in the mix for an award

26 May 2020
Put your community champion in the mix for an award

Put your community champion in the mix for an award

26 May 2020

If you know somebody who has delivered for their community during the pandemic, nominate them for a Moray and Banffshire Heroes award


Nominate healthcare and emergency services staff for a Heroes award

19 May 2020
Nominate healthcare and emergency services staff for a Heroes award

Nominate healthcare and emergency services staff for a Heroes award

19 May 2020

Those working in healthcare always deserve our praise, but at these unprecedented times there are so many in the sector who warrant special attention.


Chance to give thanks to your Heroes

12 May 2020
Chance to give thanks to your Heroes

Chance to give thanks to your Heroes

12 May 2020

Nominations for delayed Moray and Banffshire Heroes 2020 reopen – let us know who deserves an award for all their efforts


Hotel owner helps provide fresh meals

07 May 2020
Hotel owner helps provide fresh meals

Hotel owner helps provide fresh meals

07 May 2020

A group providing nutritious meals to elderly and vulnerable people during the lockdown in Macduff has been singled out as a real Community Champion.


Supermarket sweep for community stalwart Di

30 April 2020
Supermarket sweep for community stalwart Di

Supermarket sweep for community stalwart Di

30 April 2020

A community-spirited woman from Huntly has been getting to know the local supermarkets well during the coronavirus crisis.


Helping out was just ‘right thing to do’

23 April 2020
Helping out was just ‘right thing to do’

Helping out was just ‘right thing to do’

23 April 2020

An Elgin man says he is humbled to have been among those nominated in our Community Champions feature.


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