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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’.


Timetable for looming A9 roadworks revealed

01 April 2025
Timetable for looming A9 roadworks revealed

Timetable for looming A9 roadworks revealed

01 April 2025

The timetable for roadworks on a key A9 link has been outlined before it starts later this month.


Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

01 April 2025
Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

Veteran Highland councillor in shock resignation

01 April 2025

A veteran councillor has resigned with immediate effect citing “serious hate incidents” and social media trolling amongst her reasons.


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’.


This is what it means as gifts from Highlands arrives in Ukraine

24 December 2024
This is what it means as gifts from Highlands arrives in Ukraine

This is what it means as gifts from Highlands arrives in Ukraine

24 December 2024

A big-hearted effort with its heart in the Highlands is spreading the love to people in need half a world away this Christmas.


High Life Highland staff amongst award winners on special night in Strathpeffer

08 November 2024
High Life Highland staff amongst award winners on special night in Strathpeffer

High Life Highland staff amongst award winners on special night in Strathpeffer

08 November 2024

Inspiring staff who go the extra mile acknowledged at award ceremony.


A9 Tomich crash dash-cam appeal as police reveal details of vehicles involved

24 September 2024
A9 Tomich crash dash-cam appeal as police reveal details of vehicles involved

A9 Tomich crash dash-cam appeal as police reveal details of vehicles involved

24 September 2024

Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.


UPDATE: A9 reopens at Tomich in Highlands after two-vehicle collision

23 September 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens at Tomich in Highlands after two-vehicle collision

UPDATE: A9 reopens at Tomich in Highlands after two-vehicle collision

23 September 2024

The A9 was closed for around six hours after an Easter Ross collision which resulted in two casualties.


What A9 Tore roundabout resurfacing will mean for you

23 September 2024
What A9 Tore roundabout resurfacing will mean for you

What A9 Tore roundabout resurfacing will mean for you

23 September 2024

Essential road resurfacing on the Tore roundabout on the A9 has been flagged to motorists ahead of work starting this weekend.


‘Person hit by train’ on Highland rail line

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

‘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.


Highland audiences invited to have a Blas-t as festival marks 20th anniversary

13 August 2024
Highland audiences invited to have a Blas-t as festival marks 20th anniversary

Highland audiences invited to have a Blas-t as festival marks 20th anniversary

13 August 2024

Organisers say the event has attracted over 130,000 of an audience and generated at least £8m for the Highland economy.


Highland nine-day music festival line-up revealed

23 July 2024
Highland nine-day music festival line-up revealed

Highland nine-day music festival line-up revealed

23 July 2024

Ceilidhs galore and a broad range of artists lined up for event credited with generating at least £8m for the Highland economy since launched.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Stunning peak will take the breath away

09 June 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Stunning peak will take the breath away

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Stunning peak will take the breath away

09 June 2024

It was love at first sight when I first laid eyes on Stac Pollaidh as a teenager.


Two in hospital after A9 smash in Highlands

04 June 2024
Two in hospital after A9 smash in Highlands

Two in hospital after A9 smash in Highlands

04 June 2024

A serious A9 smash which left two people in hospital has sparked a public appeal from the police.


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.'


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