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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

Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

14 May 2025
Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

Cromarty Firth councillor salutes swift action on Invergordon flagpole VE Day hitch

14 May 2025

The flag-raising was able to continue on schedule after quick action at short notice.


Poor relief records shed fascinating light on Black Isle past

14 May 2025
Poor relief records shed fascinating light on Black Isle past

Poor relief records shed fascinating light on Black Isle past

14 May 2025

Fascinating information on Black Isle past shed by poor relief records.


Easter Ross hall’s cashflow conundrum eased with loan from Highland fund

13 May 2025
Easter Ross hall’s cashflow conundrum eased with loan from Highland fund

Easter Ross hall’s cashflow conundrum eased with loan from Highland fund

13 May 2025

The Seaboard Memorial Hall is involved in a wide variety of community projects.


A Rocky start running into the historic heart of Philadelphia

13 May 2025
A Rocky start running into the historic heart of Philadelphia

A Rocky start running into the historic heart of Philadelphia

13 May 2025

Walk through history and then run up the famous Rocky steps in a city which might just steal your heart.


Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

12 May 2025
Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

12 May 2025

A report flagging Highlands and islands investment potential of up to £100bn, much in renewable energy, has been roasted by critics.


Dingwall labour of love business project under spotlight

12 May 2025
Dingwall labour of love business project under spotlight

Dingwall labour of love business project under spotlight

12 May 2025

It was only after removing 15 layers of linoleum, tiles and rotten floorboards that they could start the onerous rebuild of the premises.


‘Unsung hero’ in Stars of Social Care Award nod

12 May 2025
‘Unsung hero’ in Stars of Social Care Award nod

‘Unsung hero’ in Stars of Social Care Award nod

12 May 2025

All three work in the same Ross-shire care home.


What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

12 May 2025
What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

12 May 2025

There was plenty to see on the trip into Sutherland.


Easter Ross port awards £1.5m contract for quay expansion ahead of offshore wind trailblazer

12 May 2025
Easter Ross port awards £1.5m contract for quay expansion ahead of offshore wind trailblazer

Easter Ross port awards £1.5m contract for quay expansion ahead of offshore wind trailblazer

12 May 2025

Up to 320 jobs in construction phase, it is claimed, as port prepares for trailblazing floating offshore windfarm role.


£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

12 May 2025
£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

12 May 2025

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.


A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

10 May 2025
A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

10 May 2025

Future possible uses for property designed by Ardross Castle architect include country retreat, hotel, large home or conversion into apartments.


Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

10 May 2025
Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

10 May 2025

Fiona Deakin, from Cromarty, is part of a crew aiming to become the first ever all-female team from Scotland to row across an ocean.


Tain Tesco community champion sets out her stall

09 May 2025
Tain Tesco community champion sets out her stall

Tain Tesco community champion sets out her stall

09 May 2025

A new community champion who will be a familiar face to supermarket shoppers in Easter Ross and Sutherland has hit the ground running.


Highland port’s cruise season ramps up

09 May 2025
Highland port’s cruise season ramps up

Highland port’s cruise season ramps up

09 May 2025

The Easter Ross port’s season, running until the end of October, is worth millions to the wider Highland tourism economy.


Black Isle dance party smashes fundraising target – by 1500 per cent!

09 May 2025
Black Isle dance party smashes fundraising target – by 1500 per cent!

Black Isle dance party smashes fundraising target – by 1500 per cent!

09 May 2025

100 dancers smash fundraising target inspired by plight of Black Isle girl.


WATCH: Black Isle woman whose entire family was killed in war reflects on VE Day

06 May 2025
WATCH: Black Isle woman whose entire family was killed in war reflects on VE Day

WATCH: Black Isle woman whose entire family was killed in war reflects on VE Day

06 May 2025

WATCH: Highland women’s remarkable memories caught to coincide with 80th anniversary of VE Day.


Why care home residents and staff go the extra mile (every day!)

06 May 2025
Why care home residents and staff go the extra mile (every day!)

Why care home residents and staff go the extra mile (every day!)

06 May 2025

Staff and residents have set out on a ‘Mile a Day in May’ challenge for a cause close to their hearts.


Dingwall Camera Club’s top shots and photographer of the year revealed

06 May 2025
Dingwall Camera Club’s top shots and photographer of the year revealed

Dingwall Camera Club’s top shots and photographer of the year revealed

06 May 2025

A Ross-shire camera club’s photographer of the year has taken a bow alongside other competition winners at a special celebratory event.


Black Isle hall to host SWI handicrafts show later this week

05 May 2025
Black Isle hall to host SWI handicrafts show later this week

Black Isle hall to host SWI handicrafts show later this week

05 May 2025

The Ross-shire and Sutherland Federation SWI handcrafts show is being staged at Findon Hall, Culbokie on May 9 and 10.


Could YOU be a goalside guide for the Scottish Football Association and SpecSavers?

05 May 2025
Could YOU be a goalside guide for the Scottish Football Association and SpecSavers?

Could YOU be a goalside guide for the Scottish Football Association and SpecSavers?

05 May 2025

Ross-shire folk with a passion for the beautiful game and a winning way with words are being invited to try out for a special commentary job


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