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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

Wildfire ATV ready to roll at Invergordon station

30 April 2025
Wildfire ATV ready to roll at Invergordon station

Wildfire ATV ready to roll at Invergordon station

30 April 2025

Firefighters have been getting to grips with the new kit at a time when the risk of such blazes is ‘extreme’.


Black Isle hole in one could win a car - and help cure cancer

29 April 2025
Black Isle hole in one could win a car - and help cure cancer

Black Isle hole in one could win a car - and help cure cancer

29 April 2025

There’s a tasty prize for anyone scoring a hole in one at the 18th and cash raised goes towards vital cancer research.


Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

29 April 2025
Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

29 April 2025

The vision is a sustainable, therapeutic space that will be used by residents and their families and the wider community during regular events.


Dingwall music club hits right note with capacity crowd

28 April 2025
Dingwall music club hits right note with capacity crowd

Dingwall music club hits right note with capacity crowd

28 April 2025

People came from far and wide to see one of the star attractions.


Dingwall artist forms bond with red kite - Ross-shire through the Lens

28 April 2025
Dingwall artist forms bond with red kite - Ross-shire through the Lens

Dingwall artist forms bond with red kite - Ross-shire through the Lens

28 April 2025

The regular garden visitor ‘is getting quite used to me’.


Muir of Ord Bowling Club hits new season on a roll

28 April 2025
Muir of Ord Bowling Club hits new season on a roll

Muir of Ord Bowling Club hits new season on a roll

28 April 2025

Some who gave it a go for the first time intend signing up for the season.


Pictures from Foulis Castle Daffodil Day as special causes get boost

27 April 2025
Pictures from Foulis Castle Daffodil Day as special causes get boost

Pictures from Foulis Castle Daffodil Day as special causes get boost

27 April 2025

The family-friendly event has a storied tradition and has raised tens of thousands for good causes.


Who can you identify from these old Ross-shire photos?

27 April 2025
Who can you identify from these old Ross-shire photos?

Who can you identify from these old Ross-shire photos?

27 April 2025

Picture detectives in Dingwall have been turning their attention to filling in missing blanks in mystery shots from down the year.


Fearn housing bid could help meet Easter Ross freeport demand

27 April 2025
Fearn housing bid could help meet Easter Ross freeport demand

Fearn housing bid could help meet Easter Ross freeport demand

27 April 2025

“This development will provide much-needed high quality affordable housing within the context of a national and Highland-wide housing crisis.”


Many hands make light work in Milnafua clean-up

26 April 2025
Many hands make light work in Milnafua clean-up

Many hands make light work in Milnafua clean-up

26 April 2025

‘Most of the volunteers are Milnafua residents keen to make improvements to their community, which is heartening to see.’


Tain engineer is a man on a mission: ‘We can’t just keep letting cancer win’

26 April 2025
Tain engineer is a man on a mission: ‘We can’t just keep letting cancer win’

Tain engineer is a man on a mission: ‘We can’t just keep letting cancer win’

26 April 2025

A Tain engineer who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the age of 41 is saddling up to back an awareness month.


Black Isle gets ready to Zumba - and it’s going to be fun!

25 April 2025
Black Isle gets ready to Zumba - and it’s going to be fun!

Black Isle gets ready to Zumba - and it’s going to be fun!

25 April 2025

The role played by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance – which took Alma for a potentially life-saving operation – inspired the fundraiser.


It’s wall right now for five-star Gairloch attraction

25 April 2025
It’s wall right now for five-star Gairloch attraction

It’s wall right now for five-star Gairloch attraction

25 April 2025

Built by local contractor, Roddy Bain, the stone for came from the Gairloch Quarry and the project was funded by the Pat Munro Foundation.


Black Isle woman smashes London Marathon target ahead of run

25 April 2025
Black Isle woman smashes London Marathon target ahead of run

Black Isle woman smashes London Marathon target ahead of run

25 April 2025

A devastating health setback served to strengthen the family and teed up Brain Research UK for a welcome boost.


Dingwall muster for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run 2025

23 April 2025
Dingwall muster for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run 2025

Dingwall muster for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run 2025

23 April 2025

You can check them out before the convoy of head-turners leaves from Dingwall.


Ross-shire council by-election details revealed after shock resignation

22 April 2025
Ross-shire council by-election details revealed after shock resignation

Ross-shire council by-election details revealed after shock resignation

22 April 2025

Last time there was a ward election, 12 hopefuls stepped forward.


Ross-shire man’s rich legacy celebrated by family across the globe as he turns 90

22 April 2025
Ross-shire man’s rich legacy celebrated by family across the globe as he turns 90

Ross-shire man’s rich legacy celebrated by family across the globe as he turns 90

22 April 2025

The legacy of a man with deep roots in Ross-shire was celebrated when people from across the globe gathered to mark a milestone.


Opportunity knocks as 10 Easter Ross apprenticeships created

21 April 2025
Opportunity knocks as 10 Easter Ross apprenticeships created

Opportunity knocks as 10 Easter Ross apprenticeships created

21 April 2025

‘We want to produce exceptional welders who can have long and interesting careers and travel the world while being the best they can be at their job.’


Lamb’s arrival coincides with stunning Northern Lights display

21 April 2025
Lamb’s arrival coincides with stunning Northern Lights display

Lamb’s arrival coincides with stunning Northern Lights display

21 April 2025

That’s the wonder of ewe: Mother Nature offers spectacular backdrop for Wester Ross lamb Northern Lights’ birth.


Iconic Ross-shire monument put in frame

21 April 2025
Iconic Ross-shire monument put in frame

Iconic Ross-shire monument put in frame

21 April 2025

Would you like to see your Ross-shire hot shot appear in the paper and online?


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