Author Profile: Hector MacKenzie

Creatives' winter show brings warm glow to Easter Ross art scene

A Tain artist who put NHS heroes in the frame during the coronavirus crisis is now warming the hearts of art lovers in winter.

Fearn firm ANTA plans workshop expansion

Fearn firm ANTA plans workshop expansion

AN 'unashamedly Scottish' Easter Ross business whose hand-made products are known around the world is looking for the go-ahead to expand.

Highland university principal appeals for public to have say on Gaelic plan: 'Consultation is an important part of the process'

Highland university principal appeals for public to have say on Gaelic plan: 'Consultation is an important part of the process'

You have until Christmas Eve to have your say.

'Outstanding' Dingwall mart trade as sellers return with 'pockets bursting at seams'

'Outstanding' Dingwall mart trade as sellers return with 'pockets bursting at seams'

Outstanding trade at a Ross-shire sheep sale was yesterday reported by a local mart.

Tain youth worker recognised with highest accolade a charity can confer

Tain youth worker recognised with highest accolade a charity can confer

A youth worker, who has fulfilled multiple roles helping young people in Easter Ross, has been given the highest possible accolade for his efforts.

Vendors 'over the moon' with Dingwall sales

Vendors 'over the moon' with Dingwall sales

Dingwall Mart had another very upbeat verdict on a 'fantastic day' for sales.

Bonfire Night plea: 'Do not take risks because the consequences can be devastating'

05 November 2021

Bonfire Night plea: 'Do not take risks because the consequences can be devastating'

05 November 2021

Private firework displays could have 'potentially devastating' impacts, a fire service chief has warned.

Highland Council agrees extra public holiday to mark milestone for the Queen

Highland Council agrees extra public holiday to mark milestone for the Queen

An additional public holiday on Friday, June 3, 2022, has been approved at a meeting of the Highland Council.

Lamb trade was 'really buoyant again' this week, says Dingwall Mart

Lamb trade was 'really buoyant again' this week, says Dingwall Mart

Dingwall mart sheep sale prices.

Cattle sale prices from Dingwall Mart

Cattle sale prices from Dingwall Mart

Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd sold 445 weaned calves and store cattle at a sale yesterday.

Move in offing for Tain and District Development Trust

Move in offing for Tain and District Development Trust

A development trust behind a host of events and initiatives in Easter Ross is getting ready to flit.

Call to Crofting Commission to 'rebuild damaged relationships'

14 October 2021

Call to Crofting Commission to 'rebuild damaged relationships'

14 October 2021

The body responsible for overseeing Scotland's 20,000 crofts 'must improve its governance and rebuild damaged relationships'.

Blackface rams show and sale at Dingwall Marts sparks 'ferocious' bidding with record smashed

Blackface rams show and sale at Dingwall Marts sparks 'ferocious' bidding with record smashed

Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd sold 193 rams at its annual show and sale of blackface rams sponsored by HBS Ring Limited.

RNLI lifeboat call-out after reports of 'unidentified object' in water near Rosemarkie

RNLI lifeboat call-out after reports of 'unidentified object' in water near Rosemarkie

Reports of an unidentified object in the water near the beach at Rosemarkie triggered the launch of a lifeboat.

PICTURES: Highland banners made by women 'make me feel like I can do anything'

PICTURES: Highland banners made by women 'make me feel like I can do anything'

A display of unique banners made by hand to celebrate 100 years of votes for women is already inspiring the next generation of Ross-shire youngsters.

Ullapool dolphin incident sparks Sea Savers' campaign

Ullapool dolphin incident sparks Sea Savers' campaign