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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.

Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

10 May 2024
Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

10 May 2024

Hollywood star Russell Crowe has made a plea to Highland music fans to snap up the last few remaining tickets for his band’s date in Inverness.


Who is Kate Forbes, the Highland girl who grew up to be Scotland's new Deputy First Minister?

09 May 2024
Who is Kate Forbes, the Highland girl who grew up to be Scotland's new Deputy First Minister?

Who is Kate Forbes, the Highland girl who grew up to be Scotland's new Deputy First Minister?

09 May 2024

She is now surely the most influential political voice to emerge from the Highlands in a generation. But just who is Kate Forbes?


BREAKING: Emergency services called as road crash partially closes Kessock Bridge

08 May 2024
BREAKING: Emergency services called as road crash partially closes Kessock Bridge

BREAKING: Emergency services called as road crash partially closes Kessock Bridge

08 May 2024

A collision between vehicles has partially closed the Kessock Bridge.


Mum demands Highland Council clarity on ending “absolute disgrace” of Dingwall’s dilapidated disabled school

08 May 2024
Mum demands Highland Council clarity on ending “absolute disgrace” of Dingwall’s dilapidated disabled school

Mum demands Highland Council clarity on ending “absolute disgrace” of Dingwall’s dilapidated disabled school

08 May 2024

A mother is pressuring councillors to demand a clear timetable for ending the “absolute disgrace” of an unfit for purpose Dingwall disabled school.


UPDATE: Firefighters had to tackle reignition of blaze that caused traffic havoc in Tain

08 May 2024
UPDATE: Firefighters had to tackle reignition of blaze that caused traffic havoc in Tain

UPDATE: Firefighters had to tackle reignition of blaze that caused traffic havoc in Tain

08 May 2024

Firefighters had to return to the scene of a blaze in Tain yesterday after the derelict building caught fire for the second time.


20 homes in Alness hit by power cut overnight

08 May 2024
20 homes in Alness hit by power cut overnight

20 homes in Alness hit by power cut overnight

08 May 2024

Homes and businesses in Alness have been hit by a power cut.


Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

03 May 2024
Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

03 May 2024

Highland MSP Fergus Ewing is demanding Scotland’s future First Minister makes a concrete pledge on A96 dualling before the summer.


66 year old in court after one woman taken to hospital after A9 crash near Evanton

03 May 2024
66 year old in court after one woman taken to hospital after A9 crash near Evanton

66 year old in court after one woman taken to hospital after A9 crash near Evanton

03 May 2024

A 66-year-old woman is to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today after a two-car crash on the A9 that left one woman hospitalised.


Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

03 May 2024
Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

03 May 2024

An extreme wildfire warning has been issued for the north-west Highlands after some of the hottest temperatures of the year were recorded.


Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

03 May 2024
Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

03 May 2024

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester today have been cancelled.


Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

28 April 2024
Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

28 April 2024

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.


Police renew appeal for information on disappearance of Highland hillwalker last seen two years ago

26 April 2024
Police renew appeal for information on disappearance of Highland hillwalker last seen two years ago

Police renew appeal for information on disappearance of Highland hillwalker last seen two years ago

26 April 2024

Police have renewed an appeal for information on the disappearance of a Highland hillwalker last seen just over two years ago.


Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

26 April 2024
Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

26 April 2024

Local MSPs are mostly welcoming Humza Yousaf’s decision to ditch the SNP-Green Scottish Government partnership as a positive for the Highlands.


One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

25 April 2024
One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

25 April 2024

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.


Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

24 April 2024
Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

24 April 2024

Loganair flights between Inverness and Manchester and Inverness and Stornoway will be reduced in number this summer.


Emergency services attend “multiple vehicle” accident on A9 at Dornoch Bridge

24 April 2024
Emergency services attend “multiple vehicle” accident on A9 at Dornoch Bridge

Emergency services attend “multiple vehicle” accident on A9 at Dornoch Bridge

24 April 2024

The A9 at Dornoch Bridge has been cleared of debris after a multiple vehicle crash this morning.


Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

24 April 2024
Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

24 April 2024

ScotRail says a broken down train on the Highland Mainline will cause “major disruption” for passengers through this morning.


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.


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