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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 Leisure hits the right beat with free activities for World Parkinson’s Day

05 April 2025
Inverness Leisure hits the right beat with free activities for World Parkinson’s Day

Inverness Leisure hits the right beat with free activities for World Parkinson’s Day

05 April 2025

Inverness Leisure is set to ‘beat the drum’ for World Parkinson’s Day with an afternoon of free activities.


A82 in Inverness city centre reopens after lorry smashes into rail bridge

04 April 2025
A82 in Inverness city centre reopens after lorry smashes into rail bridge

A82 in Inverness city centre reopens after lorry smashes into rail bridge

04 April 2025

Part of the A82 in Inverness closed after a lorry struck a railway bridge has now fully reopened, Traffic Scotland has confirmed.


VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

04 April 2025
VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

VIDEO + PICTURES: ‘We love it!’ – watch as mums, dads and wee ones give new-look Whin Park a first whirl

04 April 2025

There was sunshine and smiles as parents and children gave a resounding thumbs-up to the colourfully-revamped Whin Park in Inverness.


Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

04 April 2025
Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

Microchipped ‘miracle’ cat missing from County Durham home shows up – 300 miles away in Inverness!

04 April 2025

A cat who vanished in the north of England four months ago has been found – 300 miles away in Inverness.


‘Interactive’ Nessie set to surface in Inverness as Whin Park re-opens after £235k refurbishment

03 April 2025
‘Interactive’ Nessie set to surface in Inverness as Whin Park re-opens after £235k refurbishment

‘Interactive’ Nessie set to surface in Inverness as Whin Park re-opens after £235k refurbishment

03 April 2025

An interactive Nessie will be among the thrills in store for youngsters as an Inverness city park re-opens tomorrow.


Police watchdog probe dropped into car fire death crash near Daviot south of Inverness

03 April 2025
Police watchdog probe dropped into car fire death crash near Daviot south of Inverness

Police watchdog probe dropped into car fire death crash near Daviot south of Inverness

03 April 2025

Independent investigators have dropped a probe into a driver’s death in a car fire after a crash near Daviot.


‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

03 April 2025
‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

03 April 2025

A controversial parade by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group is to be repeated in Inverness on April 12.


Police investigate 3 vehicle crash south of Inverness

03 April 2025
Police investigate 3 vehicle crash south of Inverness

Police investigate 3 vehicle crash south of Inverness

03 April 2025

Police are investigating a three vehicle crash just south of Inverness.


WATCH: Cannich park transformed with zipline after kids’ artwork inspires 4-year £22k fundraiser

03 April 2025
WATCH: Cannich park transformed with zipline after kids’ artwork inspires 4-year £22k fundraiser

WATCH: Cannich park transformed with zipline after kids’ artwork inspires 4-year £22k fundraiser

03 April 2025

It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘hanging out with friends’ at the park.


Man’s body hauled from Highland river by specialist police divers

02 April 2025
Man’s body hauled from Highland river by specialist police divers

Man’s body hauled from Highland river by specialist police divers

02 April 2025

The body of a man has been hauled from a Highland river by specialist police divers.


ScotRail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness morning service

02 April 2025
ScotRail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness morning service

ScotRail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness morning service

02 April 2025

An early morning Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness train has been cancelled because of a fault.


Top Inverness hotel and restaurant set to introduce new ‘community table’ concept for food-lovers

29 March 2025
Top Inverness hotel and restaurant set to introduce new ‘community table’ concept for food-lovers

Top Inverness hotel and restaurant set to introduce new ‘community table’ concept for food-lovers

29 March 2025

A leading Inverness hotel is introducing a new concept in dining for the 2025 season.


PICTURES: Children’s running event cancelled after travellers set up camp in Inverness park

28 March 2025
PICTURES: Children’s running event cancelled after travellers set up camp in Inverness park

PICTURES: Children’s running event cancelled after travellers set up camp in Inverness park

28 March 2025

This Sunday’s Inverness junior parkrun has been cancelled after a group of travellers took up residence in Torvean Park.


UPDATE: Murder detectives confirm they are examining Renee and Andrew MacRae A9 find

25 March 2025
UPDATE: Murder detectives confirm they are examining Renee and Andrew MacRae A9 find

UPDATE: Murder detectives confirm they are examining Renee and Andrew MacRae A9 find

25 March 2025

Murder detectives hunting for the bodies of Renee and Andrew MacRae have confirmed they are examining possible evidence found by the A9.


EXCLUSIVE: Renee and Andrew MacRae murder detectives remove potty and carpet ‘evidence’ after A9 find

25 March 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Renee and Andrew MacRae murder detectives remove potty and carpet ‘evidence’ after A9 find

EXCLUSIVE: Renee and Andrew MacRae murder detectives remove potty and carpet ‘evidence’ after A9 find

25 March 2025

Murder investigators in the Renee and Andrew MacRae case have removed a child’s potty and carpet found south of the infamous A9 Dalmagarry layby.


Danny believes in Devine intervention after 'galvanising' Caley Thistle cash crisis

21 March 2025
Danny believes in Devine intervention after 'galvanising' Caley Thistle cash crisis

Danny believes in Devine intervention after 'galvanising' Caley Thistle cash crisis

21 March 2025

Danny Devine says Caley Thistle’s young squad united around being written off after a 15-point deduction sent them to the bottom of League One.


Highland RFC ready to ‘give it a crack’ in the Scottish Cup

21 March 2025
Highland RFC ready to ‘give it a crack’ in the Scottish Cup

Highland RFC ready to ‘give it a crack’ in the Scottish Cup

21 March 2025

It will be the first team’s return to action after their relegation from National One was confirmed.


Youth setting stage for next Nairn boss

21 March 2025
Youth setting stage for next Nairn boss

Youth setting stage for next Nairn boss

21 March 2025

Brian Macleod believes that whoever takes charge at Station Park next season will inherit a squad brimming with young talent.


Celtic talent joins Caley Thistle as boss gives Alfie Bavidge injury update

20 March 2025
Celtic talent joins Caley Thistle as boss gives Alfie Bavidge injury update

Celtic talent joins Caley Thistle as boss gives Alfie Bavidge injury update

20 March 2025

Celtic’s young goalkeeper Aidan Rice will start for Caley Thistle at home to Alloa tomorrow after sealing an emergency loan move.


Football finance expert – what would liquidation mean for Inverness Caley Thistle?

20 March 2025
Football finance expert – what would liquidation mean for Inverness Caley Thistle?

Football finance expert – what would liquidation mean for Inverness Caley Thistle?

20 March 2025

A leading football finance expert believes a liquidated Inverness Caledonian Thistle could be reborn as Glasgow Rangers were - but with difficulty.


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