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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

£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’.


Destination Carrbridge for 145-mile Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

23 April 2025
Destination Carrbridge for 145-mile Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

Destination Carrbridge for 145-mile Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

23 April 2025

It’s always a head-turning spectacle on Highland roads.


Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

01 April 2025
Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

01 April 2025

‘I’m not an angel I’m just a woman and any time we make mistakes as a politician we are hung, drawn and quartered by social media.’


Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

16 March 2025
Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

16 March 2025

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.


‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

16 March 2025
‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

‘They are not just healthcare workers, they are lifelines’

16 March 2025

The pioneering success of a health rehabilitation team offering “a second chance at life” earned special recognition at Highland Heroes.


‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

15 March 2025
‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

‘You go into teaching to make their lives better’

15 March 2025

Elaine Maciver admitted that being announced Primary Teacher of the Year at Highland Heroes 2025 was ‘a bit overwhelming’.


Highland musician takes Britain’s Got Talent by storm: It’s a ‘yes’ from judges

23 February 2025
Highland musician takes Britain’s Got Talent by storm: It’s a ‘yes’ from judges

Highland musician takes Britain’s Got Talent by storm: It’s a ‘yes’ from judges

23 February 2025

Yes sir, he can boogie! Ullapool’s RuMac takes BGT by storm, bringing the audience to its feet.


Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

04 January 2025
Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

Tom Stoltman reveals WSM winning secret and says: ‘I’m going to shock a few people’

04 January 2025

Stoltman spills beans on three ‘massive’ new parts of training regime that led to third World’s Strongest Man title - and promises shocks for 2025.


Air tragedy investigators disagree over cause of fatal crash that killed Inverness man

12 November 2024
Air tragedy investigators disagree over cause of fatal crash that killed Inverness man

Air tragedy investigators disagree over cause of fatal crash that killed Inverness man

12 November 2024

Difference of opinion by experts on cause of fatal gyrocopter crash


Does this United States city get your holiday wish list vote as election fever peaks?

05 November 2024
Does this United States city get your holiday wish list vote as election fever peaks?

Does this United States city get your holiday wish list vote as election fever peaks?

05 November 2024

US election coverage has been impossible to avoid. Politics aside, is the city that’s home to the White House worth a visit?


Grantown-based care home operator reopens fund for local groups

01 October 2024
Grantown-based care home operator reopens fund for local groups

Grantown-based care home operator reopens fund for local groups

01 October 2024

Eligible projects include those that focus on older people, education, sport and wellbeing, young people and sustainability


UPDATE: A9 at Kingussie reopens after three-vehicle smash and seven-hour closure

08 September 2024
UPDATE: A9 at Kingussie reopens after three-vehicle smash and seven-hour closure

UPDATE: A9 at Kingussie reopens after three-vehicle smash and seven-hour closure

08 September 2024

The A9 has reopened near Kingussie following an earlier three-vehicle collision which triggered a significant emergency response.


UPDATE: A9 Kessock Bridge reopens after earlier police incident

08 September 2024
UPDATE: A9 Kessock Bridge reopens after earlier police incident

UPDATE: A9 Kessock Bridge reopens after earlier police incident

08 September 2024

The bridge carries the A9 and links the Black Isle with Inverness on the main trunk road network.


BREAKING: ‘Person hit by train’ on Highland rail line

19 August 2024
BREAKING: ‘Person hit by train’ on Highland rail line

BREAKING: ‘Person hit by train’ on Highland rail line

19 August 2024

Reports of a person being struck by a train between Dingwall and Achnasheen has prompted cancellation of services between Inverness and Kyle.


Death of trailblazing Highland politician and UHI catalyst prompts flood of tributes

20 July 2024
Death of trailblazing Highland politician and UHI catalyst prompts flood of tributes

Death of trailblazing Highland politician and UHI catalyst prompts flood of tributes

20 July 2024

‘Val was driven by a determination to ensure every young person in the Highlands had an opportunity to thrive.’


Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

17 March 2024
Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

17 March 2024

The crew went above and beyond the call of duty after a pensioner got stuck on a remote cliff ledge for over 24 hours.


WATCH: Highland Heroes Secondary Pupil winner turned setbacks into superpowers

17 March 2024
WATCH: Highland Heroes Secondary Pupil winner turned setbacks into superpowers

WATCH: Highland Heroes Secondary Pupil winner turned setbacks into superpowers

17 March 2024

"I got diagnosed with dyslexia and all the rest – I can't remember them all! – when I was very young it felt like it was the end."


WATCH: Volunteer hero says lives saved makes all the effort worthwhile

16 March 2024
WATCH: Volunteer hero says lives saved makes all the effort worthwhile

WATCH: Volunteer hero says lives saved makes all the effort worthwhile

16 March 2024

'None of us do it for the sake of getting awards or anything. We do it because there's a need out there that needs to be filled.'


Award-winning Highland teenage journalist 'fiercely proud' to take on RASASH charity ambassador role

08 March 2024
Award-winning Highland teenage journalist 'fiercely proud' to take on RASASH charity ambassador role

Award-winning Highland teenage journalist 'fiercely proud' to take on RASASH charity ambassador role

08 March 2024

'I wish for a world where all survivors can seize the freedom and empowerment to write their own narrative too.'


Plug pulled on ' step too far, too fast' Ben Wyvis and Glen Affric National Park bid

14 February 2024
Plug pulled on ' step too far, too fast' Ben Wyvis and Glen Affric National Park bid

Plug pulled on ' step too far, too fast' Ben Wyvis and Glen Affric National Park bid

14 February 2024

Successful bid would have created a neighbour next door to Cairngorms National Park


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