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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.

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.


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”.


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