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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

Highland freeport ‘meta skills’ drive aims to equip pupils for jobs of tomorrow

14 July 2025
Highland freeport ‘meta skills’ drive aims to equip pupils for jobs of tomorrow

Highland freeport ‘meta skills’ drive aims to equip pupils for jobs of tomorrow

14 July 2025

Businesses are concerned that pupils are not being equipped for the jobs of tomorrow, making ‘meta skills’ development a vital tool.


Ross-shire youngsters get ‘humbling’ boost from vital skills course

13 July 2025
Ross-shire youngsters get ‘humbling’ boost from vital skills course

Ross-shire youngsters get ‘humbling’ boost from vital skills course

13 July 2025

The Stay on Side Fire Skills course hosted in Dingwall is a team effort including Highland Council’s Home to Highland Care Experienced Education Team.


Cheesy grins in Tain as newcomer makes national final

13 July 2025
Cheesy grins in Tain as newcomer makes national final

Cheesy grins in Tain as newcomer makes national final

13 July 2025

Highland Fine Cheeses produced the famous Minger and is now tempting tastebuds with its Ooh La La.


How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

11 July 2025
How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

How Lego is connecting the generations in Easter Ross

11 July 2025

“These sessions bring so much happiness to everyone involved and we’re thrilled to have the children back.”


Tain public sends ‘loud and clear’ message over TRACC

11 July 2025
Tain public sends ‘loud and clear’ message over TRACC

Tain public sends ‘loud and clear’ message over TRACC

11 July 2025

A senior council official said: ‘I am picking up very clearly there is quite a feeling around this.’


Survival of ‘miracle chick’ Kinky astounds bird boffins

11 July 2025
Survival of ‘miracle chick’ Kinky astounds bird boffins

Survival of ‘miracle chick’ Kinky astounds bird boffins

11 July 2025

“When the WhatsApp message and photo came through I was just having a cup of tea and nearly spilled the lot.”


40 years after taking up golf, jubilant Jackie (86) holes first ace

11 July 2025
40 years after taking up golf, jubilant Jackie (86) holes first ace

40 years after taking up golf, jubilant Jackie (86) holes first ace

11 July 2025

The modest man best known as a hugely talented joiner dismisses it as ‘sheer luck’.


Easter Ross woman accused of embezzling £8000 from Tain Gala Association

08 July 2025
Easter Ross woman accused of embezzling £8000 from Tain Gala Association

Easter Ross woman accused of embezzling £8000 from Tain Gala Association

08 July 2025

She has been ordained to attend the next hearing of the case at Tain Sheriff Court.


Ross-shire hotel’s Music for Mikeysline day hits spot

08 July 2025
Ross-shire hotel’s Music for Mikeysline day hits spot

Ross-shire hotel’s Music for Mikeysline day hits spot

08 July 2025

A musically themed day of fundraising hit the right note with mental wellbeing charity Mikeysline.


How A890 rockfall and landslide risk is being tackled

07 July 2025
How A890 rockfall and landslide risk is being tackled

How A890 rockfall and landslide risk is being tackled

07 July 2025

FLS apologises for ‘minor frustrations’ caused but says the work will mitigate against potential disruption to key transport routes.


How Wester Ross fish hatchery waste will benefit forest sector

07 July 2025
How Wester Ross fish hatchery waste will benefit forest sector

How Wester Ross fish hatchery waste will benefit forest sector

07 July 2025

What was considered waste for disposal will be converted to produce fertiliser for use in forestry.


Chanonry Point captured by visitor enjoying the beauty of Ross-shire

06 July 2025
Chanonry Point captured by visitor enjoying the beauty of Ross-shire

Chanonry Point captured by visitor enjoying the beauty of Ross-shire

06 July 2025

Ross-shire through the Lens is a weekly feature that invites readers to contribute images they have taken while out and about across the county.


Alness Gala Day 2025 - pictures from a day to remember

06 July 2025
Alness Gala Day 2025 - pictures from a day to remember

Alness Gala Day 2025 - pictures from a day to remember

06 July 2025

Community spirit shone as bright as the sun on Alness Gala Day 2025.


Conon Hotel lines up fun day to benefit Mikeysline

04 July 2025
Conon Hotel lines up fun day to benefit Mikeysline

Conon Hotel lines up fun day to benefit Mikeysline

04 July 2025

Music all day, ponies, stalls, tractors and a bouncy castle in store!


Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

03 July 2025
Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

03 July 2025

Contractors say they are tweaking the work programme to cater for the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, the Black Isle Show and the Moy Country Fair.


Diamond dance volunteer earns extra special hoodie

02 July 2025
Diamond dance volunteer earns extra special hoodie

Diamond dance volunteer earns extra special hoodie

02 July 2025

‘Ella has been an inspiring leader to lots of dance enthusiasts.’


Meet the Glastonbury guru spearheading Highland town’s big year

01 July 2025
Meet the Glastonbury guru spearheading Highland town’s big year

Meet the Glastonbury guru spearheading Highland town’s big year

01 July 2025

A behind-the-scenes Glastonbury veteran from the Highlands will help Dingwall mark an 800-year milestone.


How a cheesy gag could land you brie-illiant Highland prize package

01 July 2025
How a cheesy gag could land you brie-illiant Highland prize package

How a cheesy gag could land you brie-illiant Highland prize package

01 July 2025

It’s International Joke Day and your cracker of a gag could win you a year’s supply of Highland cheese.


Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

01 July 2025
Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

01 July 2025

Harrison Ford, a big hit in the Tain-based Glenmorangie malt whisky film series, is now flying the flag for a Formula 1 hook-up.


Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

30 June 2025
Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

30 June 2025

She said: “Let’s make sure that swimming is still part of the community story, now and from the generations to come.”


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