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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.

‘Bizarre and unacceptable’: Highland Council transport team slates SSEN’s failures on construction traffic planning for giant substation near Beauly

08 November 2025
‘Bizarre and unacceptable’: Highland Council transport team slates SSEN’s failures on construction traffic planning for giant substation near Beauly

‘Bizarre and unacceptable’: Highland Council transport team slates SSEN’s failures on construction traffic planning for giant substation near Beauly

08 November 2025

Highland Council has landed another blow against SSEN’s £7 billion plan to transform electricity transmission in the north of Scotland.


Ross County striker putting World Cup qualifier snub one side

07 November 2025
Ross County striker putting World Cup qualifier snub one side

Ross County striker putting World Cup qualifier snub one side

07 November 2025

Striker available for Staggies on Saturday.


Invergordon lifeboat crew in mercy dash for medical evacuation from oil rig

07 November 2025
Invergordon lifeboat crew in mercy dash for medical evacuation from oil rig

Invergordon lifeboat crew in mercy dash for medical evacuation from oil rig

07 November 2025

Invergordon lifeboat crew made a speedy launch and rescue this morning after a medical emergency on an oil rig.


Manager says Ross County and Ayr United both look to prove point

06 November 2025
Manager says Ross County and Ayr United both look to prove point

Manager says Ross County and Ayr United both look to prove point

06 November 2025

Teams clash in Dingwall on Saturday


Morning Wick to Inverness train fails to run after fault

06 November 2025
Morning Wick to Inverness train fails to run after fault

Morning Wick to Inverness train fails to run after fault

06 November 2025

A morning ScotRail service from Wick to Inverness has been cancelled because of an onboard fault.


Teenager is pushing for a place in Ross County defence

05 November 2025
Teenager is pushing for a place in Ross County defence

Teenager is pushing for a place in Ross County defence

05 November 2025

He is impressing manager.


UHI Inverness student survey hits 96% satisfaction rating for third year in a row

03 November 2025
UHI Inverness student survey hits 96% satisfaction rating for third year in a row

UHI Inverness student survey hits 96% satisfaction rating for third year in a row

03 November 2025

Students at UHI Inverness have given the college glowing pass marks for the third year running.


Highland Council savages SSEN’s ‘appalling’ 170 km super-pylon plan in scathing objection to Scottish Ministers

02 November 2025
Highland Council savages SSEN’s ‘appalling’ 170 km super-pylon plan in scathing objection to Scottish Ministers

Highland Council savages SSEN’s ‘appalling’ 170 km super-pylon plan in scathing objection to Scottish Ministers

02 November 2025

Highland Council has lodged a devastating objection to a super-pylon line plan crucial to SSEN’s £7bn transformation of electricity transmission.


Two vehicle crash blocks Easter Ross road with emergency services at scene

30 October 2025
Two vehicle crash blocks Easter Ross road with emergency services at scene

Two vehicle crash blocks Easter Ross road with emergency services at scene

30 October 2025

A two-vehicle crash has partially blocked the A836 north-west of Tain in Easter Ross.


Ross County looking for more consistency after second win

30 October 2025
Ross County looking for more consistency after second win

Ross County looking for more consistency after second win

30 October 2025

Staggies on the road on Saturday.


VIDEO + PICTURES: 4 days of strike action begin over £3m cuts at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

30 October 2025
VIDEO + PICTURES: 4 days of strike action begin over £3m cuts at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

VIDEO + PICTURES: 4 days of strike action begin over £3m cuts at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

30 October 2025

Four days of strike action by staff at UHI in Inverness is underway in a dispute over job cuts and the use of compulsory redundancies.


Ross County boss says Dunfermline manager’s comments detracted deserved win

29 October 2025
Ross County boss says Dunfermline manager’s comments detracted deserved win

Ross County boss says Dunfermline manager’s comments detracted deserved win

29 October 2025

Manager says win was deserved.


UPDATE: One person taken to hospital by ambulance after Wester Ross crash

29 October 2025
UPDATE: One person taken to hospital by ambulance after Wester Ross crash

UPDATE: One person taken to hospital by ambulance after Wester Ross crash

29 October 2025

One person was taken to hospital by ambulance after a crash in Wester Ross.


BREAKING: One hurt with emergency services at scene of single vehicle crash in Wester Ross

29 October 2025
BREAKING: One hurt with emergency services at scene of single vehicle crash in Wester Ross

BREAKING: One hurt with emergency services at scene of single vehicle crash in Wester Ross

29 October 2025

One person was injured this morning in a single vehicle crash in Wester Ross.


New Highland cross-party working group set to tackle the region’s adult care crisis

24 October 2025
New Highland cross-party working group set to tackle the region’s adult care crisis

New Highland cross-party working group set to tackle the region’s adult care crisis

24 October 2025

A new cross-party working group will seek to tackle the growing crisis in adult social care provision in the Highlands.


Ferry sailings cancelled with ‘strong gale force winds’ forecast for west Highlands

24 October 2025
Ferry sailings cancelled with ‘strong gale force winds’ forecast for west Highlands

Ferry sailings cancelled with ‘strong gale force winds’ forecast for west Highlands

24 October 2025

Stormy seas have forced the cancellation of today’s ferry sailings between Ullapool and Stornoway.


MISSING: Police search for Oxfordshire man who may be living ‘off grid’ in Highlands

24 October 2025
MISSING: Police search for Oxfordshire man who may be living ‘off grid’ in Highlands

MISSING: Police search for Oxfordshire man who may be living ‘off grid’ in Highlands

24 October 2025

Highlanders are being asked to be on the look-out for a young Oxfordshire man reported missing from home.


Broken down train causes havoc for ScotRail services between Inverness and Aberdeen with delays and cancellations

23 October 2025
Broken down train causes havoc for ScotRail services between Inverness and Aberdeen with delays and cancellations

Broken down train causes havoc for ScotRail services between Inverness and Aberdeen with delays and cancellations

23 October 2025

A broken down train is causing morning (Thursday, October 23) disruption for rail travellers between Inverness and Aberdeen.


Union names 4 dates as University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) strike finalised

21 October 2025
Union names 4 dates as University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) strike finalised

Union names 4 dates as University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) strike finalised

21 October 2025

A union has finalised dates for industrial action set to hit the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).


TRAIN CHAOS LATEST: Friday’s early LNER Inverness to London service will use buses to Perth as ScotRail warns of fresh disruption

09 October 2025
TRAIN CHAOS LATEST: Friday’s early LNER Inverness to London service will use buses to Perth as ScotRail warns of fresh disruption

TRAIN CHAOS LATEST: Friday’s early LNER Inverness to London service will use buses to Perth as ScotRail warns of fresh disruption

09 October 2025

Travellers heading from Inverness on Friday’s (Oct 10) LNER London Kings Cross train service will use replacement buses between Inverness and Perth.


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