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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?


UPDATE: 2 people taken to hospital after A95 smash north of Aviemore

03 May 2024
UPDATE: 2 people taken to hospital after A95 smash north of Aviemore

UPDATE: 2 people taken to hospital after A95 smash north of Aviemore

03 May 2024

Two people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the A95 north of Aviemore today.


Extreme wildfire warning issued for parts of the Highlands

03 May 2024
Extreme wildfire warning issued for parts of the Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for parts of the Highlands

03 May 2024

Extreme wildfire warning issued for north-west after some of the hottest temperatures of 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 ‘reputation” after stormy 18 months

25 April 2024
Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore ‘reputation” after stormy 18 months

Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore ‘reputation” after stormy 18 months

25 April 2024

Airline’s links with Manchester and Stornoway will be cutback this summer


‘No Scotland, no party’ as plug pulled on big screen Inverness city centre fanzone for Euro 2024 matches

24 April 2024
‘No Scotland, no party’ as plug pulled on big screen Inverness city centre fanzone for Euro 2024 matches

‘No Scotland, no party’ as plug pulled on big screen Inverness city centre fanzone for Euro 2024 matches

24 April 2024

There will be ‘no Scotland, no party’ in Inverness city centre this summer after plans to host a Euro 2024 fanzone fell flat.


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.


WATCH: Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team and HM Coastguard rescue injured climber near Grantown on Spey

19 April 2024
WATCH: Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team and HM Coastguard rescue injured climber near Grantown on Spey

WATCH: Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team and HM Coastguard rescue injured climber near Grantown on Spey

19 April 2024

A climber has been airlifted to safety after suffering injury at a popular rock climbing spot in the Highlands.


RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland

18 April 2024
RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland

RBS set to close two Inverness branches among 18 axed in Scotland

18 April 2024

But new £2.5 million “flagship branch” planned for city by owners Natwest


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.


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.


US man to stand trial accused of killing grandparents and toddler in A9 crash

12 April 2024
US man to stand trial accused of killing grandparents and toddler in A9 crash

US man to stand trial accused of killing grandparents and toddler in A9 crash

12 April 2024

Paul Gillcrist has pled not guilty at High Court and will stand trial in January


UPDATE: Ambulance ‘not required’ after train passenger’s illness sparked emergency call on Highland Mainline

11 April 2024
UPDATE: Ambulance ‘not required’ after train passenger’s illness sparked emergency call on Highland Mainline

UPDATE: Ambulance ‘not required’ after train passenger’s illness sparked emergency call on Highland Mainline

11 April 2024

A train passenger who took ill on the Highland Mainline sparking an emergency alert did not require the assistance of paramedics.


Cats and dogs in Inverness neighbourhood hit by mystery illness amid poisoning fears

11 April 2024
Cats and dogs in Inverness neighbourhood hit by mystery illness amid poisoning fears

Cats and dogs in Inverness neighbourhood hit by mystery illness amid poisoning fears

11 April 2024

Highland Council admits it is baffled by a spate of cat and dog illnesses in an Inverness neighbourhood.


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


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