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Hector MacKenzie


Senior News Editor

Hector MacKenzie is a senior news editor with the Highland News and Media group and has 30-plus years’ experience in journalism. Raised in Ross-shire, he’s content editor for the Ross-shire Journal. A graduate of Glasgow University, he spent four years working in the media in Beijing and his work has appeared in publications and online in the UK, China and United States. He firmly believes everyone has a story to tell.

Hector MacKenzie

Easter Ross headstone business bid lodged with Highland Council

15 November 2025
Easter Ross headstone business bid lodged with Highland Council

Easter Ross headstone business bid lodged with Highland Council

15 November 2025

A change of land use bid has been lodged by an Easter Ross firm aiming to form a headstone business.


Easter Ross headstone business bid lodged with Highland Council

15 November 2025
Easter Ross headstone business bid lodged with Highland Council

Easter Ross headstone business bid lodged with Highland Council

15 November 2025

A change of land use bid has been lodged by an Easter Ross firm aiming to form a headstone business.


Unsung heroes with Highland and Islands Blood Bikes get nod from King

14 November 2025
Unsung heroes with Highland and Islands Blood Bikes get nod from King

Unsung heroes with Highland and Islands Blood Bikes get nod from King

14 November 2025

Started from humble origins in Ross-shire, it’s now a a mainstream Highland charity making a life-changing difference on a daily basis.


‘I was tired and my legs were already shaking’

14 November 2025
‘I was tired and my legs were already shaking’

‘I was tired and my legs were already shaking’

14 November 2025

Hairy moments on 26,781ft peak but Alan will be back for more!


WATER UPDATE: Latest on issue affecting Easter Ross and Black Isle supplies

14 November 2025
WATER UPDATE: Latest on issue affecting Easter Ross and Black Isle supplies

WATER UPDATE: Latest on issue affecting Easter Ross and Black Isle supplies

14 November 2025

Dingwall, Alness, Strathpeffer, Conon Bridge, Culbokie and Cullicudden all affected by water supply issues.


Easter Ross artist reveals ‘latest favoutite thing’ ahead of winter show

14 November 2025
Easter Ross artist reveals ‘latest favoutite thing’ ahead of winter show

Easter Ross artist reveals ‘latest favoutite thing’ ahead of winter show

14 November 2025

Her Scandi-themed winter show has become a welcome tradition in Tain with people travelling from far around to sample it.


Easter Ross community woodland group gets royal seal of approval

14 November 2025
Easter Ross community woodland group gets royal seal of approval

Easter Ross community woodland group gets royal seal of approval

14 November 2025

The group has worked to enhance a 65-hectare woodland to life-changing impact for many.


Highland hit Traitors’ multimillion-pound value to Scotland revealed

13 November 2025
Highland hit Traitors’ multimillion-pound value to Scotland revealed

Highland hit Traitors’ multimillion-pound value to Scotland revealed

13 November 2025

And it has emerged that Ardross Castle will be very busy in 2026 with four more series in the pipeline.


WATCH: Kyle line £4.5m revamp completed by Network Rail

11 November 2025
WATCH: Kyle line £4.5m revamp completed by Network Rail

WATCH: Kyle line £4.5m revamp completed by Network Rail

11 November 2025

‘The Kyle Line isn’t just one of the most scenic rail journeys in Scotland, it’s a lifeline for the communities it serves.’


Highland Council verdict on short-term let control area call for Easter Ross and Black Isle

11 November 2025
Highland Council verdict on short-term let control area call for Easter Ross and Black Isle

Highland Council verdict on short-term let control area call for Easter Ross and Black Isle

11 November 2025

Looked at potential impact on housing supply in Evanton, Alness, Invergordon, Tain, Fortrose, Avoch, North Kessock, Cromarty, Tore and Munlochy.


Teenager unearths gold wedding ring on Highland farm dig

10 November 2025
Teenager unearths gold wedding ring on Highland farm dig

Teenager unearths gold wedding ring on Highland farm dig

10 November 2025

Finders want to know what the inscription inside the ring is before handing it over.


Alness United in ‘classy’ teahut tribute to Andrew Maitland

10 November 2025
Alness United in ‘classy’ teahut tribute to Andrew Maitland

Alness United in ‘classy’ teahut tribute to Andrew Maitland

10 November 2025

Easter Ross club pay lasting tribute to much-missed former player.


Black Isle school’s 150th anniversary celebrations secure port support

10 November 2025
Black Isle school’s 150th anniversary celebrations secure port support

Black Isle school’s 150th anniversary celebrations secure port support

10 November 2025

The school has a variety of community events planned for the coming months.


ROSS-SHIRE REMEMBERS: Acts of remembrance held across the county

10 November 2025
ROSS-SHIRE REMEMBERS: Acts of remembrance held across the county

ROSS-SHIRE REMEMBERS: Acts of remembrance held across the county

10 November 2025

An estimated 300 people gathered in Dingwall and there were poignant acts of remembrance across the county.


£836K Stac Pollaidh car park and toilet investment set to tackle twin challenges

10 November 2025
£836K Stac Pollaidh car park and toilet investment set to tackle twin challenges

£836K Stac Pollaidh car park and toilet investment set to tackle twin challenges

10 November 2025

‘This road is the lifeline for our small but active community. There have been instances of delivery vehicles stuck and having to wait for walkers.’


Tain law offices set to have ‘blind spot’ mirrors installed after incident

10 November 2025
Tain law offices set to have ‘blind spot’ mirrors installed after incident

Tain law offices set to have ‘blind spot’ mirrors installed after incident

10 November 2025

A significant building in an Easter Ross town looks set to have “blind spot” mirrors installed after a bus incident.


Missing Easter Ross teenager is traced, Highland police confirm

09 November 2025
Missing Easter Ross teenager is traced, Highland police confirm

Missing Easter Ross teenager is traced, Highland police confirm

09 November 2025

Members of the public were thanked for their assistance.


Harry Potter night on Black Isle is ‘mesmerising’

08 November 2025
Harry Potter night on Black Isle is ‘mesmerising’

Harry Potter night on Black Isle is ‘mesmerising’

08 November 2025

A powerful spell was cast on Fortrose Library last week, turning it into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.


Highland wedding couple’s MacBrayne bus memory lane trip

07 November 2025
Highland wedding couple’s MacBrayne bus memory lane trip

Highland wedding couple’s MacBrayne bus memory lane trip

07 November 2025

‘Dad would have been so proud to have driven his Lindi Loo to her wedding.’


Cromarty art raffle to kickstart unique Black Isle exhibition

07 November 2025
Cromarty art raffle to kickstart unique Black Isle exhibition

Cromarty art raffle to kickstart unique Black Isle exhibition

07 November 2025

Unique work created by Cromarty-based artists will be unveiled this evening as part of an exhibition that includes a charity raffle.


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