Author - Hector MacKenzie

ScotRail train timetable shake-up will have 'devastating' impact on Highlanders, MSP warns

Cuts to train services in the Highlands will force people into cars and leave some unable to travel at all

Highland police witness appeal after early-morning assault in city

Highland police witness appeal after early-morning assault in city

Officers in Highland capital are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in the city today.

Black Isle rowers return from regatta on crest of a wave

Black Isle rowers return from regatta on crest of a wave

ROWERS from a Black Isle club were on the crest of a wave after a fantastic showing at a regatta near Dundee.

Easter Ross distillery investment to create 'exceptional' experience

Easter Ross distillery investment to create 'exceptional' experience

A £40m investment in a Ross-shire distillery aims to create an 'exceptional' visitor experience for an historic brand reaching a global market.

Evanton family fun day to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Evanton family fun day to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee

An all-day family fun day is being staged in Evanton on Saturday, June 4 to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Black Isle pupils engineer magnificent success at award ceremonies

Black Isle pupils engineer magnificent success at award ceremonies

Engineering awards' haul for Black Isle boffins in the making.

'No other location in the entire nation better positioned to become a green freeport' than Cromarty Firth

'No other location in the entire nation better positioned to become a green freeport' than Cromarty Firth

Inverness Chamber of Commerce has joined Opportunity Cromarty Firth which is committed to Cromarty Firth being a Scottish Green Freeport.

Honda quad bike theft prompts appeal from Tain police

Honda quad bike theft prompts appeal from Tain police

Police issued a photo along with their appeal over the reported break-in and theft.

How did Kintail Zeus fare at Luing cattle sale in Dingwall?

How did Kintail Zeus fare at Luing cattle sale in Dingwall?

Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd sold 87 pedigree and commercial Luing cattle at their annual spring breeding sale.

Packed ring for Dingwall Mart breeding cattle sale

Packed ring for Dingwall Mart breeding cattle sale

Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd yesterday sold 287 adult head of breeding cattle at their special sale.

Pharmacist shortage headache hits Ross-shire town

Pharmacist shortage headache hits Ross-shire town

A shortage of pharmacists has created a temporary headache for a Ross-shire business and some of its customers.

Ross-shire stories in stone revealed in new book throwing spotlight on graveyard inscriptions

Ross-shire stories in stone revealed in new book throwing spotlight on graveyard inscriptions

A fascinating insight into monumental inscriptions in Highland graveyards has been launched in Dingwall this week.

Ross-shire through the Lens : The notorious Bealach in Applecross

Ross-shire through the Lens : The notorious Bealach in Applecross

Do you have a Ross-shire through the Lens picture to share?

Family's fresh plea to anyone who spoke to missing Easter Ross man Shaun Banner in lead up to disappearance

Family's fresh plea to anyone who spoke to missing Easter Ross man Shaun Banner in lead up to disappearance

People who spoke to an Easter Ross man the night before he went missing are being asked to make themselves known.

Woman dies after Wester Ross kayaking tragedy

Woman dies after Wester Ross kayaking tragedy

A woman has died after a kayaking tragedy in Wester Ross.

UNEXPECTED GARDEN: Trailblazing Easter Ross idea set to blossom and delight locals

UNEXPECTED GARDEN: Trailblazing Easter Ross idea set to blossom and delight locals

An edible garden is set to spring up in Alness thanks to a hook-up involving The Place and The Blooming Gardeners with Fèis Rois.

Motorcyclist killed in Ross-shire tragedy 'died doing something he had always wanted to do', say heartbroken family

Motorcyclist killed in Ross-shire tragedy 'died doing something he had always wanted to do', say heartbroken family

His family said he had always wanted to do the NC500.

'We have a strong suspicion Shaun is in the water'

'We have a strong suspicion Shaun is in the water'

The brother of an Easter Ross man posted missing last month has explained why recent searches have focused around shorelines and beaches.

Eagerly anticipated Seaboard hall opening hailed a boost for Easter Ross communities

Eagerly anticipated Seaboard hall opening hailed a boost for Easter Ross communities

A former church in Easter Ross has been redeveloped into a facility that offers social and economic opportunities for the community and visitors.

'Eye-opening' visit to plastic project helps Ross-shire MSP assess huge extent of marine pollution problem

'Eye-opening' visit to plastic project helps Ross-shire MSP assess huge extent of marine pollution problem