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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

Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

08 July 2025
Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

Woman accused of embezzling £8000 from gala group

08 July 2025

She has been ordained to attend the next hearing of the case at Tain Sheriff Court.


Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

03 July 2025
Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

Fresh details of 20-week A9 Cromarty Bridge roadworks revealed

03 July 2025

Contractors say they are tweaking the work programme to cater for the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, the Black Isle Show and the Moy Country Fair.


Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

02 July 2025
Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

Star Wars icon’s one-word verdict on Glenmorangie hook-up with F1

02 July 2025

Harrison Ford, a big hit in the Tain-based Glenmorangie malt whisky film series, is now flying the flag for a Formula 1 hook-up.


Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

01 July 2025
Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

Olympic icon Hannah Miley backs Tain swim pool campaign

01 July 2025

She said: “Let’s make sure that swimming is still part of the community story, now and from the generations to come.”


Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

30 June 2025
Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

Angler lands whopper in Wester Ross ‘heaven’

30 June 2025

James Brown (59), who has visited the area since he was a teenager, said: “This is a fish of a lifetime for someone like me.”


Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

27 June 2025
Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

Fearn Abbey to hold guided tours this Saturday

27 June 2025

Friends of Fearn Abbey are working to keep the ‘Lamp of the North’ burning and are holding an Open Guided Tours Day.


£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

26 June 2025
£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

£2.9m Cromarty Bridge A9 roadworks to last 20 weeks

26 June 2025

BEAR Scotland says it is taking major events like the Black Isle Show and Belladrum music festival into consideration in its roadworks masterplan.


Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

24 June 2025
Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

Tain woman’s legacy lives on with poignant Race for Life tribute

24 June 2025

The Tain Tesco store where she was a familiar face will continue to fundraise.


Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

21 June 2025
Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

Black Isle Show sponsor confirmed as 2025 plans revealed

21 June 2025

It’s the fourth year they have sponsored the event declared “a real highlight in the farming calendar for many within our area”.


Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE

16 June 2025
Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE

Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE

16 June 2025

Mr Bush, who has Achiltibuie base, said: “I’m so proud to read ‘neglected tropical diseases' in the King's birthday honours”.


Woman (23) dies after Ross-shire beauty spot incident

15 June 2025
Woman (23) dies after Ross-shire beauty spot incident

Woman (23) dies after Ross-shire beauty spot incident

15 June 2025

The incident triggered a massive response from the emergency services.


Harrison Ford’s Highland co-stars issue Glenmorangie Father’s Day invite’

12 June 2025
Harrison Ford’s Highland co-stars issue Glenmorangie Father’s Day invite’

Harrison Ford’s Highland co-stars issue Glenmorangie Father’s Day invite’

12 June 2025

Alan Duff Jr and Sr co-starred opposite Harrison Ford in the ad campaign and have special reason to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend.


Highland community groups and charities can grab share of £5m Co-op fund

11 June 2025
Highland community groups and charities can grab share of £5m Co-op fund

Highland community groups and charities can grab share of £5m Co-op fund

11 June 2025

“We know that things are increasingly challenging…and through this funding we can make a difference locally and help people to thrive.’’


How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

11 June 2025
How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

11 June 2025

The drop-in will take place on Thursday at TRACC and a local councillor has already urged those with an interest to make sure they turn out.


What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

13 May 2025
What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

What Dingwall Field Club members found on Falls of Shin visit

13 May 2025

There was plenty to see on the trip into Sutherland.


Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

13 May 2025
Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

Report offers ‘blueprint for commodification and destruction of the Highlands’

13 May 2025

A report flagging Highlands and islands investment potential of up to £100bn, much in renewable energy, has been roasted by critics.


£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’.


Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

11 May 2025
Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

Record-chasing vessel makes waves on Black Isle

11 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.


A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

11 May 2025
A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

A glimpse inside £850K-plus Ross-shire property with famous pedigree

11 May 2025

Future possible uses for property designed by Ardross Castle architect include country retreat, hotel, large home or conversion into apartments.


Highland port’s cruise season ramps up

10 May 2025
Highland port’s cruise season ramps up

Highland port’s cruise season ramps up

10 May 2025

The Easter Ross port’s season, running until the end of October, is worth millions to the wider Highland tourism economy.


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