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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

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.


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.


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