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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 and Islands Blood Bikes spotlight for Black Isle group

18 November 2025
Highland and Islands Blood Bikes spotlight for Black Isle group

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes spotlight for Black Isle group

18 November 2025

The charity was first established in Ross-shire and is now a lifeline linking the Highlands and islands for the NHS.


Highland and Islands Blood Bikes spotlight for Black Isle group

18 November 2025
Highland and Islands Blood Bikes spotlight for Black Isle group

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes spotlight for Black Isle group

18 November 2025

The charity was first established in Ross-shire and is now a lifeline linking the Highlands and islands for the NHS.


Gairloch creel boat shout never forgotten by RNLI lifeboat volunteer

18 November 2025
Gairloch creel boat shout never forgotten by RNLI lifeboat volunteer

Gairloch creel boat shout never forgotten by RNLI lifeboat volunteer

18 November 2025

‘This is an incident where we saved not just the members of the crew but also the creel boat itself, which I remember to this day.’


Award-winning author David Alston set for Cromarty History Society talk

17 November 2025
Award-winning author David Alston set for Cromarty History Society talk

Award-winning author David Alston set for Cromarty History Society talk

17 November 2025

David’s Slaves and Highlanders: Silenced Histories of Scotland and the Caribbean was the Saltire Society Scottish Book of the Year in 2022.


Funeral details for much-loved Easter Ross man (18) killed in tragic A9 crash

17 November 2025
Funeral details for much-loved Easter Ross man (18) killed in tragic A9 crash

Funeral details for much-loved Easter Ross man (18) killed in tragic A9 crash

17 November 2025

Friends remember a kind, caring teenager who was ‘one of the good guys’.


‘Fabulous young man’ named Easter Ross youth award winner

17 November 2025
‘Fabulous young man’ named Easter Ross youth award winner

‘Fabulous young man’ named Easter Ross youth award winner

17 November 2025

Oliwier Porozynski has been involved in Tain YMCA for over four years and is credited with sharing his knowledge and helping others out.


Robot dog Spot gives Highland kids insight into jobs of the future

17 November 2025
Robot dog Spot gives Highland kids insight into jobs of the future

Robot dog Spot gives Highland kids insight into jobs of the future

17 November 2025

The high-tech event at Invergordon Academy offered a taste of future job opportunities.


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.


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