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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 reopens near Dornoch after crash

26 July 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens near Dornoch after crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens near Dornoch after crash

26 July 2024

The A9 has reopened between Dornoch and Golspie following closure in both directions caused by a road accident this afternoon.


BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

26 July 2024
BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

26 July 2024

A crash has closed the A9 in both directions near Dornoch in Sutherland with emergency services at the scene.


Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

26 July 2024
Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

26 July 2024

A four-day blitz on dangerous driving on the A9 by Police Scotland has led to 291 offences being detected.


Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

26 July 2024
Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

26 July 2024

The Highlands is set to miss out on the chance of becoming home to a new UK public energy company, according to reports.


Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

24 July 2024
Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

24 July 2024

Highland Council should know by early next month whether homes and businesses face a summer of overflowing bins and stench on the streets.


Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

29 June 2024
Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

29 June 2024

Motorists will face six months of disruption and greatly reduced capacity at the Rose Street multi-storey car park in Inverness.


Highland Council convenor hits back after claims of “democratic outrage” over denied debate

19 June 2024
Highland Council convenor hits back after claims of “democratic outrage” over denied debate

Highland Council convenor hits back after claims of “democratic outrage” over denied debate

19 June 2024

Highland Council’s convenor has hit back in the row over the blocking of debate on a plan to give the public more clarity on major energy proposals.


UEFA EURO 2024 PICTURE SPECIAL: Highland Tartan Army troops party among 200,000 Scotland foot soldiers in German city of Cologne

19 June 2024
UEFA EURO 2024 PICTURE SPECIAL: Highland Tartan Army troops party among 200,000 Scotland foot soldiers in German city of Cologne

UEFA EURO 2024 PICTURE SPECIAL: Highland Tartan Army troops party among 200,000 Scotland foot soldiers in German city of Cologne

19 June 2024

They may have been beaten by Germany and battered by rain, but there is no dampening of Highland Tartan Army spirits as they gather in Cologne.


Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

18 June 2024
Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

Claims of “democratic outrage” as Highland Council blocks bid to give public more say over controversial electricity infrastructure schemes

18 June 2024

Highland Council’s refusal to debate a plan to empower people to better assess energy developments has been described as a “democratic outrage”..


BBC ALBA and Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival launch search for up-and-coming talent to open on main stage

18 June 2024
BBC ALBA and Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival launch search for up-and-coming talent to open on main stage

BBC ALBA and Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival launch search for up-and-coming talent to open on main stage

18 June 2024

BBC ALBA is launching a search for up-and-coming Highlands and Islands musical talents to open the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on the main stage.


Trespassers on railway track force cancellation of Far North Line service

24 May 2024
Trespassers on railway track force cancellation of Far North Line service

Trespassers on railway track force cancellation of Far North Line service

24 May 2024

An early morning train service from the north Highlands to Inverness was cancelled this morning after trespassers were seen on tracks.


Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

23 May 2024
Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

Floods bring Caledonian Sleeper nightmares for London-bound travellers from Inverness, Fort William and Aberdeen

23 May 2024

Caledonian Sleeper services from the Highlands and Aberdeen tonight have been cancelled.


BREAKING: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expected to visit Highlands today after UK general election call

23 May 2024
BREAKING: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expected to visit Highlands today after UK general election call

BREAKING: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expected to visit Highlands today after UK general election call

23 May 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to visit the Highlands today less than 24 hours after announcing the UK general election date as July 4.


UPDATE: A9 rush hour traffic flowing freely again after broken down bus removed

15 May 2024
UPDATE: A9 rush hour traffic flowing freely again after broken down bus removed

UPDATE: A9 rush hour traffic flowing freely again after broken down bus removed

15 May 2024

The A9 has been cleared in the Evanton area after a broken down bus caused rush hour traffic tailbacks.


Broken down Stagecoach bus causing tailbacks and delays on A9 in Easter Ross

15 May 2024
Broken down Stagecoach bus causing tailbacks and delays on A9 in Easter Ross

Broken down Stagecoach bus causing tailbacks and delays on A9 in Easter Ross

15 May 2024

A broken down bus is causing traffic tailbacks on the A9 near Evanton.


Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

12 May 2024
Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

12 May 2024

Six new schemes to help reduce single-use packaging on-the-go have been launched in the Highlands.


Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

11 May 2024
Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

11 May 2024

Highland Hospice is encouraging people to talk openly about death and grief as part of a national campaign.


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.


Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

10 May 2024
Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

10 May 2024

Green councillors have welcomed Highland Council’s £2 billion investment plan for public services over the next 20 years.


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?


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