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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.

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

13 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

13 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


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.


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.


New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024
New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024

The building of a new £209 million Highland prison that will increase custody capacity and attract significant investment has moved a step closer.


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.


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.


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”.


Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024
Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

04 April 2024

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024
WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

05 March 2024
Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

Hollywood star Russell Crowe gives polite 'no' to a big Highland Games live show

05 March 2024

Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe has declined an offer to perform with his band at this summer’s Inverness Highland Games.


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.


New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024
New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

New Highland Council pot-hole fix could 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.


Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024
Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man reported missing from John O’Groats three days ago.


ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024
ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024

Train travellers on this morning’s early service from Wick to Inverness have been hit by disruption north of Lairg.


WATCH: Highland landmark's £30 million transformation gathers pace

27 February 2024
WATCH: Highland landmark's £30 million transformation gathers pace

WATCH: Highland landmark's £30 million transformation gathers pace

27 February 2024

Transformation of a Highland landmark into a world-class visitor attraction is continuing apace, according to one of the project's leading lights.


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