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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.

Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

30 November 2024
Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

Inverness hospital unit is Scotland’s first in excellence award

30 November 2024

An Inverness hospital unit is the first in Scotland to be recognised with an award for excellence in the treatment and patient care it provides.


Scottish Cup windfall would be ‘massive’ for Caley Jags’ future

28 November 2024
Scottish Cup windfall would be ‘massive’ for Caley Jags’ future

Scottish Cup windfall would be ‘massive’ for Caley Jags’ future

28 November 2024

Head coach Scott Kellacher knows all about going on Scottish Cup runs with Caley Thistle.


Blazin’ Fiddles musician left “shocked and speechless” after Provost’s hush-hush city of Inverness Medal ambush

25 November 2024
Blazin’ Fiddles musician left “shocked and speechless” after Provost’s hush-hush city of Inverness Medal ambush

Blazin’ Fiddles musician left “shocked and speechless” after Provost’s hush-hush city of Inverness Medal ambush

25 November 2024

A Highland traditional music trailblazer was left stunned on Saturday evening after being presented with the prestigious City of Inverness Medal.


Highland charities to be offered “lightbulb moment” inspiration to boost funding

24 November 2024
Highland charities to be offered “lightbulb moment” inspiration to boost funding

Highland charities to be offered “lightbulb moment” inspiration to boost funding

24 November 2024

Good causes in the Highlands looking for inspiration to boost income can attend a major networking event in Inverness next week.


22 homes west of Loch Ness hit by power failure

22 November 2024
22 homes west of Loch Ness hit by power failure

22 homes west of Loch Ness hit by power failure

22 November 2024

Homes west of Loch Ness have been hit by a power cut amid the wintry cold blast.


A9 police drugs bust lands £200,000 cocaine haul

22 November 2024
A9 police drugs bust lands £200,000 cocaine haul

A9 police drugs bust lands £200,000 cocaine haul

22 November 2024

Cocaine worth more than £200,000 has been recovered by police in a raid on the A9.


Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

22 November 2024
Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

22 November 2024

A broken down train is causing major disruption this morning for rail passengers between Inverness and the central belt.


100s of Highland pupils told to stay at home for second day amid weather warnings

22 November 2024
100s of Highland pupils told to stay at home for second day amid weather warnings

100s of Highland pupils told to stay at home for second day amid weather warnings

22 November 2024

Thousands of pupils returned to classes this morning as schools and nurseries reopened after wintry weather caused mass closures on Thursday.


BUS AND TRAIN UPDATE: Bus firm warns all Highland services at risk of delays and cancellation amid wintry blast

22 November 2024
BUS AND TRAIN UPDATE: Bus firm warns all Highland services at risk of delays and cancellation amid wintry blast

BUS AND TRAIN UPDATE: Bus firm warns all Highland services at risk of delays and cancellation amid wintry blast

22 November 2024

A bus firm is warning that all services across the Highlands today (Friday) remain at risk of delay or short-term cancellation..


BREAKING: 18 year old charged following fatal A9 crash near Aviemore

21 November 2024
BREAKING: 18 year old charged following fatal A9 crash near Aviemore

BREAKING: 18 year old charged following fatal A9 crash near Aviemore

21 November 2024

An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence following a fatal crash on the A9 near Aviemore.


Emergency services attend crash on A9 south of Inverness

21 November 2024
Emergency services attend crash on A9 south of Inverness

Emergency services attend crash on A9 south of Inverness

21 November 2024

A crash has partially blocked the A9 north of Tomatin.


Staying safe over Christmas – police and partners launch Operation Respect

21 November 2024
Staying safe over Christmas – police and partners launch Operation Respect

Staying safe over Christmas – police and partners launch Operation Respect

21 November 2024

A long-standing festive season initiative aimed at keeping Inverness a safe place to live, work and visit has been launched.


More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

21 November 2024
More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

21 November 2024

More than 16,000 Highland pupils from over 100 schools and nurseries will stay at home today after heavy snow hit classes.


Heavy snow hits bus services across Inverness and the Highlands

21 November 2024
Heavy snow hits bus services across Inverness and the Highlands

Heavy snow hits bus services across Inverness and the Highlands

21 November 2024

Heavy snow wiped out all bus services across Inverness and many outlying Highland routes this morning.


Inverness pupils stay at home as heavy snows hit schools

21 November 2024
Inverness pupils stay at home as heavy snows hit schools

Inverness pupils stay at home as heavy snows hit schools

21 November 2024

Inverness secondary school pupils will stay at home today after heavy snow hit classes at some schools.


Medical emergency halts Black Isle bus service amid roads chaos caused by heavy snow

20 November 2024
Medical emergency halts Black Isle bus service amid roads chaos caused by heavy snow

Medical emergency halts Black Isle bus service amid roads chaos caused by heavy snow

20 November 2024

A medical emergency has halted two Black Isle bus services amid a spate of cancellations and delays caused by the wintry conditions.


Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

20 November 2024
Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

20 November 2024

The Highlands’ most famous mountain pass will be closed overnight after being hit by heavy snow.


Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

20 November 2024
Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

20 November 2024

A fallen tree has halted train services between Inverness and Aberdeen as heavy snow causes havoc on rail and roads across the north and Highlands.


Terry Butcher talks administration: ‘Motherwell went from spaghetti hoop lunches and jumpers for goalposts to European football’

08 November 2024
Terry Butcher talks administration: ‘Motherwell went from spaghetti hoop lunches and jumpers for goalposts to European football’

Terry Butcher talks administration: ‘Motherwell went from spaghetti hoop lunches and jumpers for goalposts to European football’

08 November 2024

Terry Butcher helped administration-hit Motherwell go from “jumpers for goalposts” levels of poverty to European football within six years.


Inverness Caledonian Thistle coach says he still has a hunger for goals

07 November 2024
Inverness Caledonian Thistle coach says he still has a hunger for goals

Inverness Caledonian Thistle coach says he still has a hunger for goals

07 November 2024

Club record goalscorer still wants to find the net.


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