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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.

New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

10 January 2025
New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

10 January 2025

A professor with 30 years experience of “fostering academic innovation” has been given a crucial leadership role at UHI.


Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

10 January 2025
Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

10 January 2025

Seven of nine Highland League fixtures set to be played tomorrow have been postponed.


Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Highlands town

10 January 2025
Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Highlands town

Police Scotland probe report of two more lynx on the loose near Highlands town

10 January 2025

Two more lynx spotted where two of the cats were captured yesterday


Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025
Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025

Thousands of Highland school and nursery children are set for another day at home as the cold snap continues.


Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

10 January 2025
Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

Ross-shire and Sutherland bus services hit by heavy snow

10 January 2025

Bus services parts of Ross-shire and Sutherland are facing delays and cancellations today after fresh overnight snowfalls.


Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

09 January 2025
Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

09 January 2025

Two lynx that sparked a police alert after being illegally released in the Highlands have been safely captured by wildlife conservationists.


Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025
Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.


Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

09 January 2025
Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

09 January 2025

Bus services over large parts of the Highland are cancelled this morning after heavy overnight snowfalls.


More than 5000 children stay at home after Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

08 January 2025
More than 5000 children stay at home after Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

More than 5000 children stay at home after Highland Council closes schools and nurseries

08 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of nine schools and six nurseries early this morning with more expected to follow.


Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025
Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.


Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025
Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025

Inverness Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has shared a first picture of her new baby daughter - and her sweet-sounding name.


Controversial Apprentice Boys of Derry march could return to the Highlands

03 January 2025
Controversial Apprentice Boys of Derry march could return to the Highlands

Controversial Apprentice Boys of Derry march could return to the Highlands

03 January 2025

A controversial march through Inverness by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group could be repeated later this year.


Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

03 January 2025
Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

03 January 2025

Replacement buses will cover all cancelled Far North Line train services today.


Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

03 January 2025
Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

Violent crime surge makes Highland capital’s city centre ‘third most dangerous’ in Scotland

03 January 2025

A dramatic surge in violent crime has made the city centre the third worst hotspot for recorded offences in Scotland, it is claimed.


RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025
RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.


Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025
Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025

Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of the Highlands.


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025
Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.


£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024
£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024

A service that helps NHS Highland cut hospital waiting lists is being hailed as a £1 million success.


Power cut hits 156 homes in Wester Ross

27 December 2024
Power cut hits 156 homes in Wester Ross

Power cut hits 156 homes in Wester Ross

27 December 2024

A power cut has left 156 homes in Wester Ross without heat and light.


NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024
NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024

NHS Highland has been accused of “unacceptable” failures in tackling waiting lists for children needing mental health treatment.


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