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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 Kingussie

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

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

10 January 2025

Operation has started to capture lynx spotted in same location where two big cats were caught yesterday


PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

09 January 2025
PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands 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 around 20,000 youngsters at home

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

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave around 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.


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.


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.


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.


Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

26 December 2024
Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

Funeral date set for legendary Highland baker Harry Gow

26 December 2024

A funeral date has been set for the legendary Highland baker Harry Gow.


CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

25 December 2024
CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

CHRISTMAS DAY WORKERS: We speak to the caring souls who give up family time on the big day for the good of others

25 December 2024

For many of us, it will live up to the traditional warm and family-friendly billing, but for others December 25 is all in a day’s work


A9 CRASH UPDATE: Woman killed and man, 35, seriously hurt in one-car accident in Inverness

21 December 2024
A9 CRASH UPDATE: Woman killed and man, 35, seriously hurt in one-car accident in Inverness

A9 CRASH UPDATE: Woman killed and man, 35, seriously hurt in one-car accident in Inverness

21 December 2024

One-vehicle road crash closed the A9 for 13 hours yesterday


TRIBUTES: Holocaust survivor who “made a life” in Inverness after escaping Nazi atrocities dies at 82

21 December 2024
TRIBUTES: Holocaust survivor who “made a life” in Inverness after escaping Nazi atrocities dies at 82

TRIBUTES: Holocaust survivor who “made a life” in Inverness after escaping Nazi atrocities dies at 82

21 December 2024

A Holocaust survivor who escaped the horrors of the Nazi death camps to “make a life” in Inverness has died at the age of 82.


‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024
‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.


BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

18 December 2024
BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

BREAKING: Inverness to London rail service cancelled after ‘person hit by train’

18 December 2024

A serious incident has forced the cancellation of this morning’s long-distance rail service linking Inverness with London Kings Cross.


Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan gives birth to first child

11 December 2024
Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan gives birth to first child

Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan gives birth to first child

11 December 2024

Highland Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has given birth to her first child.


Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

01 December 2024
Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

01 December 2024

An Inverness hospital unit is the first in Scotland to be recognised with an award for excellence in the treatment and patient care it provides.


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