Hector Mackenzie

2 weeks ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie

A CHILDREN’S author who teamed up with her illustrator husband to create a new book didn’t have far to go to get instant feedback. Jasmine Miller, who lives in Conon, is the author of Five Little Doggies, a fun and engaging book for young children, introducing colours, numbers and vehicles as we accompany our canine pals on a journey to the park.

2 weeks ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie

A ROSS-SHIRE men’s shed group has tabled an open invite to the local community to see what it’s all about. Dingwall Men’s Shed and Craft Village will stage the event on Saturday, June 7 at its Jubilee Park Road base. It has a hidden entrance by the jail tower next to the Ross County FC stadium. The group said of the 10am to 3pm event: Everyone welcome - ladies included.

2 weeks ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie

Published: 15:00, 18 May 2025 The last meeting of the Dingwall & District Accordion & Fiddle Club season was well attended by a large, enthusiastic audience, welcomed to the Legion Club by compere, Ian Simpson. Guests for the evening were the Martainn Skene Trio with Martainn leading on accordion, Colin Garvin on keyboard and Neil MacGregor on drums. The audience was treated to a full programme of Scottish music, all played professionally and in a variety of tempos.

3 weeks ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie

A KEY stretch of road in Ross-shire will be subject to temporary closure over a three-month period to allow new water pipes to be laid. Highland Council has posted advance warning of the works that will be carried out for Scottish Water. It affects the A862 Ardullie - Dingwall - Beauly - Inverness road at the junction with the A9 at Ardullie Roundabout. Scottish Water is upgrading the water pipes between Evanton and Dingwall.

3 weeks ago | ross-shirejournal.co.uk | Hector Mackenzie

A LONG-established and highly respected Ross-shire golf club is celebrating its 150th anniversary year in style. Muir of Ord Golf Club president Hamish Milne and club captain Paul Brindle had the honour of raising the new 150th anniversary flag at the start of the milestone season. As one of the oldest clubs in the country, it is looking forward to a bumper season with a number of events planned throughout the year.