Yobs aim racist abuse at Inverness theatre boss's baby

THE new chief executive of Eden Court Theatre in Inverness has publicly denounced a gang of youngsters who racially abused his mixed-race baby son.

James Mackenzie-Blackman took to social media to highlight the incident which happened just days after his husband and two children moved to the Highland capital.

His sister was pushing his son’s buggy along Ness Walk when a group of young people told her: "Africa’s that way, with your brown baby," according to Mr Mackenzie-Blackman.

He tweeted: "My job in this city means I have a voice that gets heard and it’s a voice that will always call out racism.

"It’s not the Highland way. It’s not acceptable and I will not be silent about it. This isn’t the welcome my son deserved and I know it’s not representative of who we all are.

"Let’s celebrate our diversity and difference and stand shoulder-to-shoulder against ignorance and hate."

Mr Mackenzie-Blackman maintained the incident, thought to involve local youngsters, was isolated and said his sister had challenged the group.

"I am delighted to be in Inverness," he said.

"Myself and my husband and kids will rise above what happened. We are bigger than that and will not be investing any negative energy in letting it bring us down."