Home   Authors   Author

Alasdair Fraser


Reporter

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: 2 people taken to hospital after A95 smash north of Aviemore

03 May 2024
UPDATE: 2 people taken to hospital after A95 smash north of Aviemore

UPDATE: 2 people taken to hospital after A95 smash north of Aviemore

03 May 2024

Two people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the A95 north of Aviemore today.


Bank holiday weekend road closure warning for drivers in Inverness

03 May 2024
Bank holiday weekend road closure warning for drivers in Inverness

Bank holiday weekend road closure warning for drivers in Inverness

03 May 2024

Drivers in Inverness will face late night bank holiday weekend disruption outside the city centre.


Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

03 May 2024
Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

03 May 2024

Highland MSP Fergus Ewing is demanding Scotland’s future First Minister makes a concrete pledge on A96 dualling before the summer.


66 year old in court after one woman taken to hospital after A9 crash near Evanton

03 May 2024
66 year old in court after one woman taken to hospital after A9 crash near Evanton

66 year old in court after one woman taken to hospital after A9 crash near Evanton

03 May 2024

A 66-year-old woman is to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today after a two-car crash on the A9 that left one woman hospitalised.


Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

03 May 2024
Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

03 May 2024

An extreme wildfire warning has been issued for the north-west Highlands after some of the hottest temperatures of the year were recorded.


Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

03 May 2024
Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester grounded today

03 May 2024

Morning flights between Inverness and Manchester today have been cancelled.


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.


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.


BREAKING: Two car smash blocks road at notorious accident blackspot junction near Inverness Airport

26 April 2024
BREAKING: Two car smash blocks road at notorious accident blackspot junction near Inverness Airport

BREAKING: Two car smash blocks road at notorious accident blackspot junction near Inverness Airport

26 April 2024

Emergency services are attending a two-car crash at a notorious Highland accident blackspot.


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.


Builder to appeal rejection of 47 home plan for Loch Ness-side village

26 April 2024
Builder to appeal rejection of 47 home plan for Loch Ness-side village

Builder to appeal rejection of 47 home plan for Loch Ness-side village

26 April 2024

A home builder is set to appeal Highland Council’s refusal to sanction a major housing development proposed for Drumnadrochit.


Power cut hits 18 homes near Inverness city centre

26 April 2024
Power cut hits 18 homes near Inverness city centre

Power cut hits 18 homes near Inverness city centre

26 April 2024

A power cut has hit 18 homes near Inverness city centre.


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.


UPDATE: 3 people saved from sinking fishing boat in rescue operation involving HM Coastguard Inverness

25 April 2024
UPDATE: 3 people saved from sinking fishing boat in rescue operation involving HM Coastguard Inverness

UPDATE: 3 people saved from sinking fishing boat in rescue operation involving HM Coastguard Inverness

25 April 2024

Three people have been rescued from a sinking fishing boat in an operation involving an HM Coastguard Inverness helicopter.


BREAKING: Inverness coastguard helicopter scrambled after reports of a collision between a tanker and fishing vessel in the Firth of Clyde

25 April 2024
BREAKING: Inverness coastguard helicopter scrambled after reports of a collision between a tanker and fishing vessel in the Firth of Clyde

BREAKING: Inverness coastguard helicopter scrambled after reports of a collision between a tanker and fishing vessel in the Firth of Clyde

25 April 2024

An emergency crew from Inverness is among those scrambled after reports of a collision between two vessels in the Firth of Clyde.


Inverness detectives issue plea for information after unsuccessful Lidl break-in

25 April 2024
Inverness detectives issue plea for information after unsuccessful Lidl break-in

Inverness detectives issue plea for information after unsuccessful Lidl break-in

25 April 2024

Detectives in Inverness are investigating an unsuccessful break-in attempt at a city supermarket.


Mystery message scrawled on rain-damaged note may hold key to finding car break-in culprit in Inverness

24 April 2024
Mystery message scrawled on rain-damaged note may hold key to finding car break-in culprit in Inverness

Mystery message scrawled on rain-damaged note may hold key to finding car break-in culprit in Inverness

24 April 2024

Police in Inverness are appealing for witnesses after a car was broken into and a mystery note left at the scene.


UPDATE: Jinxed Torvean Swing Bridge reopens two days after latest fault strikes

24 April 2024
UPDATE: Jinxed Torvean Swing Bridge reopens two days after latest fault strikes

UPDATE: Jinxed Torvean Swing Bridge reopens two days after latest fault strikes

24 April 2024

The troubled Torvean Swing Bridge has reopened to traffic after its latest fault forced closure.


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.


‘No Scotland, no party’ as plug pulled on big screen Inverness city centre fanzone for Euro 2024 matches

24 April 2024
‘No Scotland, no party’ as plug pulled on big screen Inverness city centre fanzone for Euro 2024 matches

‘No Scotland, no party’ as plug pulled on big screen Inverness city centre fanzone for Euro 2024 matches

24 April 2024

There will be ‘no Scotland, no party’ in Inverness city centre this summer after plans to host a Euro 2024 fanzone fell flat.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More