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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.

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

04 October 2024
Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

04 October 2024

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.


Ferry passenger flown to hospital after emergency incident at Ullapool harbour

03 October 2024
Ferry passenger flown to hospital after emergency incident at Ullapool harbour

Ferry passenger flown to hospital after emergency incident at Ullapool harbour

03 October 2024

A coastguard helicopter was scrambled to assist a ferry passenger in need of emergency treatment this morning at Ullapool ferry terminal.


Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

20 September 2024
Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

Highland Council to complete adjourned full meeting on September 30 after public anger

20 September 2024

Highland Council has acted swiftly to set a new date to resume its full council meeting after public anger greeted Thursday evening’s adjournment.


Highland drivers warned on A9 closure in Perthshire

20 September 2024
Highland drivers warned on A9 closure in Perthshire

Highland drivers warned on A9 closure in Perthshire

20 September 2024

Highland motorists are being warned that a road accident has forced the closure of the A9 in both directions in Perthshire.


BREAKING: Body found during hunt for missing Fortrose man

19 September 2024
BREAKING: Body found during hunt for missing Fortrose man

BREAKING: Body found during hunt for missing Fortrose man

19 September 2024

Police searching for a man missing from Fortrose say they have found a body.


BREAKING: A9 at Kessock Bridge closed as emergency services attend incident

18 September 2024
BREAKING: A9 at Kessock Bridge closed as emergency services attend incident

BREAKING: A9 at Kessock Bridge closed as emergency services attend incident

18 September 2024

The Kessock Bridge near Inverness is understood to be closed in both directions after a police incident.


ScotRail blames driver shortages as Inverness to Wick evening service cancelled

18 September 2024
ScotRail blames driver shortages as Inverness to Wick evening service cancelled

ScotRail blames driver shortages as Inverness to Wick evening service cancelled

18 September 2024

Train travellers have been hit by the cancellation of an evening service on the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick.


Artist Calum MacPhail releases passionate shinty-themed Runrig cover on eve of Camanachd Cup Final

18 September 2024
Artist Calum MacPhail releases passionate shinty-themed Runrig cover on eve of Camanachd Cup Final

Artist Calum MacPhail releases passionate shinty-themed Runrig cover on eve of Camanachd Cup Final

18 September 2024

Award-winning Highland accordionist Calum MacPhail is to honour his shinty-playing roots with the release of a new single.


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.


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