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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

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.


Black Isle ex-serviceman’s heartfelt thanks for post-trauma helping hand

07 November 2025
Black Isle ex-serviceman’s heartfelt thanks for post-trauma helping hand

Black Isle ex-serviceman’s heartfelt thanks for post-trauma helping hand

07 November 2025

‘It quickly fell apart for me, and I got into a lot of debt as a result of the PTSD.’


OPINION: How Tain bank branch closure will affect me

07 November 2025
OPINION: How Tain bank branch closure will affect me

OPINION: How Tain bank branch closure will affect me

07 November 2025

‘I am 88 years old. I do not own or use a mobile phone and have no access to an online bank account.’


Ross-shire care home told to improve after inspection

06 November 2025
Ross-shire care home told to improve after inspection

Ross-shire care home told to improve after inspection

06 November 2025

An Easter Ross care home operator has been told to improve across a number of areas following a visit by inspectors.


Meet the 42-year-old apprentice thrilled he took the plunge

05 November 2025
Meet the 42-year-old apprentice thrilled he took the plunge

Meet the 42-year-old apprentice thrilled he took the plunge

05 November 2025

‘It took a bit of courage to jump, but it’s definitely worth it’,said George, who has become an RSE apprentice at the age of 42.


Highland projects sharing £186K boost ‘will make big difference’

05 November 2025
Highland projects sharing £186K boost ‘will make big difference’

Highland projects sharing £186K boost ‘will make big difference’

05 November 2025

Projects will ‘make a big difference to people living and working in our ward’.


Ullapool spotlight on how information can be ‘weaponised’ is open to all

04 November 2025
Ullapool spotlight on how information can be ‘weaponised’ is open to all

Ullapool spotlight on how information can be ‘weaponised’ is open to all

04 November 2025

Ross-shire meeting “will explore how information is created, shared, and weaponised” in the context of a pivotal election.


Wester Ross invitation to pay car parks net £25k

04 November 2025
Wester Ross invitation to pay car parks net £25k

Wester Ross invitation to pay car parks net £25k

04 November 2025

Car parks in Ullapool, Dornie, Gairloch, Kyle, Little Gruinard and Plockton are included in the scheme.


Highland band leader makes talent show stage comeback — aged 96

04 November 2025
Highland band leader makes talent show stage comeback — aged 96

Highland band leader makes talent show stage comeback — aged 96

04 November 2025

‘I never thought at my age I’d be back performing on stage,’ said Billy.


Highland mountain rescue team involved in missing person shout

03 November 2025
Highland mountain rescue team involved in missing person shout

Highland mountain rescue team involved in missing person shout

03 November 2025

Members of a Ross-shire mountain rescue team responded to a missing person shout earlier today.


Notorious Wester Ross attraction in frame

02 November 2025
Notorious Wester Ross attraction in frame

Notorious Wester Ross attraction in frame

02 November 2025

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Three’s Company candlelit concert for Highland Hospice set for Killearnan Church

01 November 2025
Three’s Company candlelit concert for Highland Hospice set for Killearnan Church

Three’s Company candlelit concert for Highland Hospice set for Killearnan Church

01 November 2025

A candlelit concert cancelled due to Storm Amy earlier this year is set to be restaged at a different venue on the Black Isle.


Tain former Royal Marine Commando joins epic 925-mile ‘yomp’ for veterans

01 November 2025
Tain former Royal Marine Commando joins epic 925-mile ‘yomp’ for veterans

Tain former Royal Marine Commando joins epic 925-mile ‘yomp’ for veterans

01 November 2025

Show your support while they pass through Ross-shire and Sutherland today.


Kate Forbes: Nurturing Canadian connections can help Scottish economy grow

01 November 2025
Kate Forbes: Nurturing Canadian connections can help Scottish economy grow

Kate Forbes: Nurturing Canadian connections can help Scottish economy grow

01 November 2025

‘As the Scottish Government’s Investment Champion, my focus is on making connections which can bring investment and grow our economy.’


Tributes as former teacher steps down from Ross-shire community role

31 October 2025
Tributes as former teacher steps down from Ross-shire community role

Tributes as former teacher steps down from Ross-shire community role

31 October 2025

‘He will be sadly missed by The Place family and many thanks for his contribution to our Field over the last three years.’


Highland port invites expressions of interest for retail outlet

31 October 2025
Highland port invites expressions of interest for retail outlet

Highland port invites expressions of interest for retail outlet

31 October 2025

It’s anticipating busy cruise visit seasons for the next two years with hundreds of thousands of passengers and crew arriving via the town.


Scottish Crofting Federation set for landmark 40th anniversary gathering in Inverness

31 October 2025
Scottish Crofting Federation set for landmark 40th anniversary gathering in Inverness

Scottish Crofting Federation set for landmark 40th anniversary gathering in Inverness

31 October 2025

Spotlight on how small-scale producers can play part in creating a resilient, sustainable food system for Scotland.


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