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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.

UPDATE: A9 re-opens fully after two-car accident near Tomatin

05 February 2025
UPDATE: A9 re-opens fully after two-car accident near Tomatin

UPDATE: A9 re-opens fully after two-car accident near Tomatin

05 February 2025

A9 traffic is flowing freely again near Carrbridge after occupants of two cars avoided injury in a collision.


BREAKING: A9 closed southbound near Carrbridge after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

05 February 2025
BREAKING: A9 closed southbound near Carrbridge after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

BREAKING: A9 closed southbound near Carrbridge after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash

05 February 2025

A ‘multi-vehicle accident’ is blocking the A9 just north of Carrbridge.


Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

05 February 2025
Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

05 February 2025

A Highland MSP has reaffirmed her support for a tax to be imposed on motorhome visitors to the area.


Hapless hillwalkers accused of “using emergency services like a prop” after Cairngorm false alarm

30 January 2025
Hapless hillwalkers accused of “using emergency services like a prop” after Cairngorm false alarm

Hapless hillwalkers accused of “using emergency services like a prop” after Cairngorm false alarm

30 January 2025

Two hillwalkers have been accused of “using the emergency services like a prop” after crying wolf to a mountain rescue team.


Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help

30 January 2025
Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help

Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help

30 January 2025

A keen hillwalker last seen nine days ago has been reported missing by her family.


‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025
‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025

A new report is highlighting “significant employment opportunities” for the Highlands arising from a flagship pumped storage hydro project.


LATEST: Blow for Highland rail travellers as all Scottish services cancelled into weekend

24 January 2025
LATEST: Blow for Highland rail travellers as all Scottish services cancelled into weekend

LATEST: Blow for Highland rail travellers as all Scottish services cancelled into weekend

24 January 2025

Rail travellers across Scotland will have to wait until at least noon tomorrow (Saturday) for a resumption of services.


BA flights between Inverness and Heathrow grounded as high winds strike

24 January 2025
BA flights between Inverness and Heathrow grounded as high winds strike

BA flights between Inverness and Heathrow grounded as high winds strike

24 January 2025

Two British Airways flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled as Storm Eowyn closes in on the Highlands.


Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

24 January 2025
Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

24 January 2025

Snow and ice warnings for the Highlands will remain active into Saturday with “hazardous driving conditions” forecast.


Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025
Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.


LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

24 January 2025
LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

24 January 2025

Storm Eowyn’s first dramatic effects are already being felt in the Highlands this morning in the shape of a wipe-out of transport services.


UPDATE: A9 delays expected as convoy system introduced south of Tomatin

22 January 2025
UPDATE: A9 delays expected as convoy system introduced south of Tomatin

UPDATE: A9 delays expected as convoy system introduced south of Tomatin

22 January 2025

Drivers on the A9 will face extra disruption tonight (January 22) amid roadworks three miles south of Tomatin.


Snow warning for Highlands added to ‘weather bomb’ wind alert

22 January 2025
Snow warning for Highlands added to ‘weather bomb’ wind alert

Snow warning for Highlands added to ‘weather bomb’ wind alert

22 January 2025

Storm Eowyn is now expected to bring snow as well as winds of up to 80 mph to parts of the Highlands.


Fake cash alert in Highlands sparks warning to business and shoppers

16 January 2025
Fake cash alert in Highlands sparks warning to business and shoppers

Fake cash alert in Highlands sparks warning to business and shoppers

16 January 2025

A flood of fake money in circulation has sparked a warning to businesses and shoppers in the Highlands.


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.


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