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Alasdair Fraser


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Alasdair Fraser is a senior reporter for Highland News and Media with more than 30 years' experience in the industry, including national freelance news reporting and almost 25 years as a freelance football writer. A University of Glasgow MA Hons graduate, he started his career with the Inverness Courier in 1989 and rejoined the company in 2019.

Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

18 April 2024
Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

Tourist claims first Nessie sighting of 2024 as monster “ducks” above waves near Urquhart Castle

18 April 2024

It wouldn’t be like Nessie to duck out of an early season photo opportunity.


RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

17 April 2024
RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland with new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city

17 April 2024

RBS is to close two Inverness branches as part of a Scotland-wide raft of closures that will lead to the loss of 105 jobs.


A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

12 April 2024
A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

12 April 2024

Essential improvement works on the A9 near Inverness are set to begin on Tuesday for nine nights.


NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

12 April 2024
NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

12 April 2024

NHS Highland is working to “improve patient experience” after we unearth evidence of excessive waiting times for people requiring emergency treatment.


More than 1,500 sign petition opposing Inverness march by the Northern Ireland headquartered Apprentice Boys of Derry within 24 hours

12 April 2024
More than 1,500 sign petition opposing Inverness march by the Northern Ireland headquartered Apprentice Boys of Derry within 24 hours

More than 1,500 sign petition opposing Inverness march by the Northern Ireland headquartered Apprentice Boys of Derry within 24 hours

12 April 2024

A petition opposing a parade by the Apprentice Boys of Derry in Inverness has gathered more than 1,500 signatures within 24 hours.


BREAKING: Two vehicle crash closes A82 near Drumnadrochit

11 April 2024
BREAKING: Two vehicle crash closes A82 near Drumnadrochit

BREAKING: Two vehicle crash closes A82 near Drumnadrochit

11 April 2024

A two-vehicle crash has closed the A82 road near Drumnadrochit.


12 homes in Easter Ross village hit by power cut

10 April 2024
12 homes in Easter Ross village hit by power cut

12 homes in Easter Ross village hit by power cut

10 April 2024

Homes in an Easter Ross village have been hit by a power failure.


Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

10 April 2024
Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

10 April 2024

Train services to and from Inverness have been hit by a combination of flooding, a shortage of train drivers and signalling failures


Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

10 April 2024
Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

10 April 2024

Police are concerned for the well-being of a 62-year-old man missing since Monday from the Highlands.


Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024
Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.


Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

05 April 2024
Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

05 April 2024

The Port of Cromarty Firth has reached a new milestone with the 750th oil rig to visit its deep, sheltered waters.


ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024
ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024

Staff shortages are disrupting some trains to and from Inverness this morning.


Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

04 April 2024
Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

04 April 2024

A woman hiker has been released from hospital after being airlifted to safety from the Falls of Glomach in Wester Ross.


A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

04 April 2024
A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

04 April 2024

Saddened community figures have called Cllr Alasdair Rhind a “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend”.


Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024
Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.


Train services south of Inverness disrupted by broken down Caledonian Sleeper

03 April 2024
Train services south of Inverness disrupted by broken down Caledonian Sleeper

Train services south of Inverness disrupted by broken down Caledonian Sleeper

03 April 2024

A broken down train on the Highland Mainline railway is causing disruption to some services between the Central Belt and Inverness.


College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal

29 March 2024
College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal

College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal

29 March 2024

College lecturers have cast a “decisive vote of no confidence” in the leader of UHI Inverness amid allegations of pay dispute intimidation.


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024
WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


PICTURES: Pals conquer Mount Everest challenge – and raise £13,000 for Highland Hospice

07 March 2024
PICTURES: Pals conquer Mount Everest challenge – and raise £13,000 for Highland Hospice

PICTURES: Pals conquer Mount Everest challenge – and raise £13,000 for Highland Hospice

07 March 2024

Two Highland pals have conquered a lifetime's ambition by scaling Mount Everest to base camp – raising a mountainous £13,000 for Highland Hospice.


Highland anti-poverty charity's Mairi is a real WISE one ahead of International Women's Day

07 March 2024
Highland anti-poverty charity's Mairi is a real WISE one ahead of International Women's Day

Highland anti-poverty charity's Mairi is a real WISE one ahead of International Women's Day

07 March 2024

A Highland anti-poverty charity’s deputy CEO is the only social entrepreneur in the region to be included on a prestigious UK-wide list of peers.


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