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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.

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.


One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

27 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

27 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.


Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

27 April 2024
Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

27 April 2024

Members of the public can have their say on a 20-year vision for improved transport in the Highlands and Islands.


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 “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

24 April 2024
Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

Loganair to cut Inverness flights in bid to restore “image and reputation” after stormy 18 months

24 April 2024

Loganair flights between Inverness and Manchester and Inverness and Stornoway will be reduced in number this summer.


Emergency services attend “multiple vehicle” accident on A9 at Dornoch Bridge

24 April 2024
Emergency services attend “multiple vehicle” accident on A9 at Dornoch Bridge

Emergency services attend “multiple vehicle” accident on A9 at Dornoch Bridge

24 April 2024

The A9 at Dornoch Bridge has been cleared of debris after a multiple vehicle crash this morning.


More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

24 April 2024
More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

24 April 2024

ScotRail staff shortages are again causing disruption for train passengers travelling between Inverness and Caithness.


Inverness Samaritans turn Ness Bridge green as part of London Marathon “message of hope”

20 April 2024
Inverness Samaritans turn Ness Bridge green as part of London Marathon “message of hope”

Inverness Samaritans turn Ness Bridge green as part of London Marathon “message of hope”

20 April 2024

Ness Bridge will be lit up green tomorrow (Saturday) to mark Samaritans being made charity of the year for the 2024 London Marathon.


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.


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