A Few Snippets From The John O'Groat Journal 7 November 2025

7th November 2025

"EXCLUSIVE: SNP ministers left red-faced by Scottish Government's ‘massive U-turn' on Caithness maternity"
The Scottish Government, which in September rejected calls for an independent review of maternity services in Caithness, has now backed a motion to commission one — campaigners say this is a "massive U-turn".

"Youth hospitalised after town-centre assault in Wick"
A 17-year-old was taken to hospital after an assault in Market Square, Wick on the evening of 4 November. Police are investigating the incident.

3 people hospitalised in A99 crash south of Wick with road fully reopened"
A multi-vehicle crash on the A99 south of Wick left three people in hospital. The road has since been reopened.

"We cannot allow this to carry on - Dismay over vandalism at Wick toilets"
The community council in Wick voiced concern after repeated vandalism at the town's £395,000 public toilet block — the facility has been repeatedly damaged and closed temporarily.

"Caithness housing market is ‘stable and affordable' - short-term lets under control in county"
A new report says the housing market in Caithness remains stable and affordable. Despite growth in short-term lets (e.g., holiday rentals) in parts of Wick, no control area has been introduced yet.

"Sea and coastline provide inspiration for new solo show by Caithness artist"
Local artist Jane McDonough will open a solo exhibition this weekend at the Waterlines heritage centre at Lybster harbour, showcasing her sea- and coastline-inspired work.

"‘I want to see the deeds': Highland Council challenged over future of Carnegie building in Wick"
Community councillors in Wick are pressing Highland Council for clarity over the future of the historic Carnegie library building in Sinclair Terrace — questioning whether the Council is the owner and whether it can be sold.

"Far north schools prepare to spread festive cheer with Blythswood Shoe Box appeal"
As the festive season approaches, several far-north schools (including Melvich Primary & ELC) are participating in the annual Blythswood Shoe Box appeal, collecting gift-filled boxes for distribution to disadvantaged children overseas.

"Visit to dad's childhood home in Wick was ‘like something that could have happened 100 years ago'”
A brother and sister visited the house in Wick where their father was born over a century ago. They described the experience as stepping back in time, strengthening family ties to the area.

“Triple gold for estate agency operating in Caithness”
Local firm K Allan Properties won gold at the EA Masters awards in London for the third year in a row — despite trading for only four years. The award recognises top UK estate agents for performance and customer service.

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