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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

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


‘Their love is something we all aspire to’

05 May 2025
‘Their love is something we all aspire to’

‘Their love is something we all aspire to’

05 May 2025

A grandchild said: ‘They are so special to us. We feel so happy to have them in our lives.’


Ross-shire church campaigners: ‘The community have told us what they want!’

04 May 2025
Ross-shire church campaigners: ‘The community have told us what they want!’

Ross-shire church campaigners: ‘The community have told us what they want!’

04 May 2025

An open day at the closure-threatened church brought an influx of ideas.


Woolly jumpers turn heads in Wester Ross as temperature soars

02 May 2025
Woolly jumpers turn heads in Wester Ross as temperature soars

Woolly jumpers turn heads in Wester Ross as temperature soars

02 May 2025

It was a delightful sight against a stunning backdrop.


SAVED! Reprieve for mothball-threatened rural Ross-shire school

02 May 2025
SAVED! Reprieve for mothball-threatened rural Ross-shire school

SAVED! Reprieve for mothball-threatened rural Ross-shire school

02 May 2025

Delight for campaigners as rise in school roll - from just one pupil - means it will remain open.


Souness: ‘You would think this was a disease sent by the devil himself’

02 May 2025
Souness: ‘You would think this was a disease sent by the devil himself’

Souness: ‘You would think this was a disease sent by the devil himself’

02 May 2025

‘If you witness it, it’s beyond belief. You would think this was a disease sent by the devil himself.’


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