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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.

Power failure hits 238 homes near Grantown on Spey

08 March 2024
Power failure hits 238 homes near Grantown on Spey

Power failure hits 238 homes near Grantown on Spey

08 March 2024

A power cut has hit 238 homes near Grantown on Spey.


UPDATE: Diversion details after crash closes A9 in both directions

05 March 2024
UPDATE: Diversion details after crash closes A9 in both directions

UPDATE: Diversion details after crash closes A9 in both directions

05 March 2024

Diversions are now in place following the crash that closed the A9 south of Aviemore this afternoon.


UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024
UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.


Trials of new Highland Council pot-hole fix use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024
Trials of new Highland Council pot-hole fix use roadside debris to save cash and environment

Trials of new Highland Council pot-hole fix use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024

Trials are set to begin next week in the Highlands on a new method of repairing potholes that uses debris found by the roadside.


Fergus Ewing brands SNP an 'authoritarian party' after losing appeal on 7-day suspension

28 February 2024
Fergus Ewing brands SNP an 'authoritarian party' after losing appeal on 7-day suspension

Fergus Ewing brands SNP an 'authoritarian party' after losing appeal on 7-day suspension

28 February 2024

Strathspey MSP remains unmoved: "I vow to continue to defend the interests of my constituents"


WATCH: Inverness Castle's £30 million transformation gathers pace

27 February 2024
WATCH: Inverness Castle's £30 million transformation gathers pace

WATCH: Inverness Castle's £30 million transformation gathers pace

27 February 2024

New flagship attraction for the region is set to open next year


You're hired! The Highlands takes starring role in The Apprentice

03 February 2024
You're hired! The Highlands takes starring role in The Apprentice

You're hired! The Highlands takes starring role in The Apprentice

03 February 2024

Region provided the stunning backdrop to first episode of new series


Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

02 February 2024
Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

Highland News and Media journalists triumph with stunning success at Highlands and Islands media awards

02 February 2024

Journalists from Highland News and Media (HNM) enjoyed success at tonight's Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Inverness Airport railway station clocks up over 50,000 passengers in first year

02 February 2024
Inverness Airport railway station clocks up over 50,000 passengers in first year

Inverness Airport railway station clocks up over 50,000 passengers in first year

02 February 2024

ScotRail’s newest railway station in the Highlands is celebrating its first anniversary


INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

30 January 2024
INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

30 January 2024

Thirteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.


Police probe "extremely dangerous and reckless" Inverness airport laser beam attack

30 January 2024
Police probe "extremely dangerous and reckless" Inverness airport laser beam attack

Police probe "extremely dangerous and reckless" Inverness airport laser beam attack

30 January 2024

Police investigating reports laser beam was aimed at aircraft’s cockpit on final approach


THE TRAITORS FINAL: Highland hopeful Evie slip from favour as bookies tip MOLLIE for shock win

26 January 2024
THE TRAITORS FINAL: Highland hopeful Evie slip from favour as bookies tip MOLLIE for shock win

THE TRAITORS FINAL: Highland hopeful Evie slip from favour as bookies tip MOLLIE for shock win

26 January 2024

Mollie Pearce is the new favourite for tonight’s final of The Traitors – with Highland contestant Evie Morrison now unfancied for the big cash prize.


WATCH: Highland firm's hilarious video send-up of The Traitors goes viral

26 January 2024
WATCH: Highland firm's hilarious video send-up of The Traitors goes viral

WATCH: Highland firm's hilarious video send-up of The Traitors goes viral

26 January 2024

A clever send-up of the hit TV series The Traitors by a Highland firm has gone down a storm on social media.


Major changes to ScotRail services south of Inverness amid Storm Jocelyn clear-up

25 January 2024
Major changes to ScotRail services south of Inverness amid Storm Jocelyn clear-up

Major changes to ScotRail services south of Inverness amid Storm Jocelyn clear-up

25 January 2024

Damage caused by Storm Jocelyn will disrupt all of today's train services between Inverness and the Central Belt today.


STORM JOCELYN: Complete shutdown of Scotland's rail services as 70 mph winds batter Highlands

23 January 2024
STORM JOCELYN: Complete shutdown of Scotland's rail services as 70 mph winds batter Highlands

STORM JOCELYN: Complete shutdown of Scotland's rail services as 70 mph winds batter Highlands

23 January 2024

With parts of the Highlands brace for winds of up to 70 mph, ScotRail has halted all of its train services this evening.


'Extraordinary damage' to rail lines causes chaos for ScotRail passengers in the Highlands

23 January 2024
'Extraordinary damage' to rail lines causes chaos for ScotRail passengers in the Highlands

'Extraordinary damage' to rail lines causes chaos for ScotRail passengers in the Highlands

23 January 2024

Train travellers are being strongly advised to check their journeys in advance after “extraordinary damage” from Storm Isha closed lines.


Scottish Government's "lack of commitment" on A9 dualling blamed for unnecessary deaths and damage to the Highland economy

20 January 2024
Scottish Government's "lack of commitment" on A9 dualling blamed for unnecessary deaths and damage to the Highland economy

Scottish Government's "lack of commitment" on A9 dualling blamed for unnecessary deaths and damage to the Highland economy

20 January 2024

A “lack of commitment” on A9 dualling lies at the heart of a failure that has led to avoidable loss of life and damaged the Highlands' economy.


SNOW LATEST: Icy blast continues to hit Highland train and air services

19 January 2024
SNOW LATEST: Icy blast continues to hit Highland train and air services

SNOW LATEST: Icy blast continues to hit Highland train and air services

19 January 2024

Transport services in the Highlands are facing another day of chaos and disruption amid the blast of wintry weather.


UPDATE: Occupants escape injury in collision on A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie

19 January 2024
UPDATE: Occupants escape injury in collision on A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie

UPDATE: Occupants escape injury in collision on A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie

19 January 2024

Occupants of two vehicles escaped injury in a collision on the A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie this morning.


BREAKING: Reports of accident on A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie

19 January 2024
BREAKING: Reports of accident on A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie

BREAKING: Reports of accident on A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie

19 January 2024

There are reports of a road traffic collision on the A9 between Kingussie and Dalwhinnie.


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