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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.

Brora Rangers relief as manager Steven Mackay’s bizarre red card is mysteriously rescinded

12 September 2024
Brora Rangers relief as manager Steven Mackay’s bizarre red card is mysteriously rescinded

Brora Rangers relief as manager Steven Mackay’s bizarre red card is mysteriously rescinded

12 September 2024

Steven Mackay is free to occupy the Brora Rangers dug-out tomorrow after last weekend’s post-match red card was mysteriously rescinded.


PICTURES: Top Highland fabric designer and ethical charity bed-maker launch eco-friendly collaboration

07 September 2024
PICTURES: Top Highland fabric designer and ethical charity bed-maker launch eco-friendly collaboration

PICTURES: Top Highland fabric designer and ethical charity bed-maker launch eco-friendly collaboration

07 September 2024

An Inverness-based fabric designer and an ethically-run bed manufacturer are embarking on an eco-friendly design collaboration.


Young Highland Hospice festival of running fundraisers can vie for a £1000 prize

07 September 2024
Young Highland Hospice festival of running fundraisers can vie for a £1000 prize

Young Highland Hospice festival of running fundraisers can vie for a £1000 prize

07 September 2024

Young entrants at this year’s Baxters Festival of Running are being offered a huge incentive to go the extra mile in fundraising.


Occupants escape injury after 3 car crash on the Black Isle

05 September 2024
Occupants escape injury after 3 car crash on the Black Isle

Occupants escape injury after 3 car crash on the Black Isle

05 September 2024

Occupants of three cars escaped injury last night after a crash on the Black Isle.


Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

05 September 2024
Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

05 September 2024

A Scottish airline that uses Inverness Airport as a major hub is exploring the use of hybrid-electric aeroplanes on its routes.


MSP and councillor demand measures to better protect Highland communities against plethora of energy transmission projects

04 September 2024
MSP and councillor demand measures to better protect Highland communities against plethora of energy transmission projects

MSP and councillor demand measures to better protect Highland communities against plethora of energy transmission projects

04 September 2024

An MSP and councillor are demanding local communities are given a stronger voice on a multitude of energy projects proposed for the Highlands.


Australian endurance athlete may abandon Loch Ness world record attempt after monster setback

19 August 2024
Australian endurance athlete may abandon Loch Ness world record attempt after monster setback

Australian endurance athlete may abandon Loch Ness world record attempt after monster setback

19 August 2024

An Australian endurance athlete looks set to abandon his current attempt to break the world record for swimming the length of Loch Ness.


BREAKING: Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on Caithness road

14 August 2024
BREAKING: Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on Caithness road

BREAKING: Police appeal after motorcyclist killed on Caithness road

14 August 2024

Police in Caithness have issued a plea for information after a crash killed a motorcyclist on the A882 near Wick.


2 vehicle crash closes north-west Highland road east of Lochinver

09 August 2024
2 vehicle crash closes north-west Highland road east of Lochinver

2 vehicle crash closes north-west Highland road east of Lochinver

09 August 2024

A two-vehicle crash has closed a north-west Highland road in both directions.


Fresh Scottish Government cash offer gives “hope” of averting bin strike disruption in Highlands and beyond

09 August 2024
Fresh Scottish Government cash offer gives “hope” of averting bin strike disruption in Highlands and beyond

Fresh Scottish Government cash offer gives “hope” of averting bin strike disruption in Highlands and beyond

09 August 2024

Union leaders are offering fresh hope that bin strikes might be averted after Scottish ministers put extra cash on the negotiating table.


Technical issues hamper Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 loyalty presale and leave fans upset

09 August 2024
Technical issues hamper Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 loyalty presale and leave fans upset

Technical issues hamper Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 loyalty presale and leave fans upset

09 August 2024

Ticket-hungry Belladrum fans were left up in arms this morning after a “technical issue” delayed a pre-sale for next year’s music festival.


PICTURES: Frontline UK Border Force boat docks in Inverness

08 August 2024
PICTURES: Frontline UK Border Force boat docks in Inverness

PICTURES: Frontline UK Border Force boat docks in Inverness

08 August 2024

One of the UK Border Force’s frontline fleet of patrol vessels berthed in Inverness this week.


Former Kasabian star set for Inverness solo date

08 August 2024
Former Kasabian star set for Inverness solo date

Former Kasabian star set for Inverness solo date

08 August 2024

Indie rock star Tom Meighan is set to headline in Inverness as part of a special five-date Scottish tour.


A9 north of Kingussie fully reopened after 3-vehicle crash

07 August 2024
A9 north of Kingussie fully reopened after 3-vehicle crash

A9 north of Kingussie fully reopened after 3-vehicle crash

07 August 2024

The A9 Inverness to Perth road has fully reopened north of Kingussie following a three-vehicle accident earlier today.


Public offered rare tour of Boleskine House, former home of occultist Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page

02 August 2024
Public offered rare tour of Boleskine House, former home of occultist Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page

Public offered rare tour of Boleskine House, former home of occultist Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page

02 August 2024

A historic Highland mansion twice destroyed by fire is set to open its doors to the public for a rare view of restoration work.


North and Highland ScotRail services hit by train crew shortages

02 August 2024
North and Highland ScotRail services hit by train crew shortages

North and Highland ScotRail services hit by train crew shortages

02 August 2024

ScotRail have cancelled two north services this morning and warned of two cancellations planned for the Highlands tomorrow.


Early morning easyJet Inverness to Gatwick flight cancelled

02 August 2024
Early morning easyJet Inverness to Gatwick flight cancelled

Early morning easyJet Inverness to Gatwick flight cancelled

02 August 2024

An early morning flight from Inverness to London Gatwick airport was cancelled today.


Highland MSP calls for “eye-watering” sums spent on greener public buildings to go fund NHS projects

01 August 2024
Highland MSP calls for “eye-watering” sums spent on greener public buildings to go fund NHS projects

Highland MSP calls for “eye-watering” sums spent on greener public buildings to go fund NHS projects

01 August 2024

Fergus Ewing MSP is calling for £100 million of Scottish Government spending on greener public buildings to be redirected into NHS building projects.


ScotRail cancel morning Wick to Inverness service

01 August 2024
ScotRail cancel morning Wick to Inverness service

ScotRail cancel morning Wick to Inverness service

01 August 2024

ScotRail have cancelled this morning’s 08:02 service from Wick and Thurso to Inverness.


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.


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