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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.

UPDATE: A9 reopens near Dornoch after crash

26 July 2024
UPDATE: A9 reopens near Dornoch after crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens near Dornoch after crash

26 July 2024

The A9 has reopened between Dornoch and Golspie following closure in both directions caused by a road accident this afternoon.


BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

26 July 2024
BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

BREAKING: Crash closes A9 near Dornoch

26 July 2024

A crash has closed the A9 in both directions near Dornoch in Sutherland with emergency services at the scene.


Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

26 July 2024
Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

Police Scotland blitz on Scotland’s biggest killer road snares 291 offences in just 4 days

26 July 2024

A four-day blitz on dangerous driving on the A9 by Police Scotland has led to 291 offences being detected.


WATCH: Police investigate sickening footage of a young vandal desecrating and ripping down graves in Inverness

26 July 2024
WATCH: Police investigate sickening footage of a young vandal desecrating and ripping down graves in Inverness

WATCH: Police investigate sickening footage of a young vandal desecrating and ripping down graves in Inverness

26 July 2024

Police are investigating the shocking vandalism of gravestones in Inverness.


Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

26 July 2024
Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

Inverness and Highlands set to miss out on opportunity to host UK government’s state-owned GB Energy firm

26 July 2024

Inverness and the Highlands are set to miss out on the chance of becoming home to a new UK public energy company, according to reports.


Dream Florida trip beckons for family of £50k Inverness bingo jackpot mum

26 July 2024
Dream Florida trip beckons for family of £50k Inverness bingo jackpot mum

Dream Florida trip beckons for family of £50k Inverness bingo jackpot mum

26 July 2024

A thrilled Inverness mum-of-two who scooped a £50,000 bingo jackpot just over a fortnight ago has described the immediate impact as “life-changing”.


WATCH: Inverness family scoops top movie prize and USA big screen showcase after winning 48 hour film challenge

25 July 2024
WATCH: Inverness family scoops top movie prize and USA big screen showcase after winning 48 hour film challenge

WATCH: Inverness family scoops top movie prize and USA big screen showcase after winning 48 hour film challenge

25 July 2024

A family of aspiring film-makers from Inverness will have their witty work showcased on the silver screen in the USA after winning a movie contest.


Shopping centre Lands’ End to John o’ Groats cycling challenge set to raise cash for Highland kids in need

25 July 2024
Shopping centre Lands’ End to John o’ Groats cycling challenge set to raise cash for Highland kids in need

Shopping centre Lands’ End to John o’ Groats cycling challenge set to raise cash for Highland kids in need

25 July 2024

Cyclists and spin bike enthusiasts are being encouraged to join an “epic indoor challenge” for charity at the Eastgate Shopping Centre next weekend.


35 year-old Inverness woman pleads not guilty to alleged driving offences

25 July 2024
35 year-old Inverness woman pleads not guilty to alleged driving offences

35 year-old Inverness woman pleads not guilty to alleged driving offences

25 July 2024

A woman has appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court in connection with alleged driving offences.


Brand new all-weather sports pitch ‘ready by September’ at Inverness secondary school

25 July 2024
Brand new all-weather sports pitch ‘ready by September’ at Inverness secondary school

Brand new all-weather sports pitch ‘ready by September’ at Inverness secondary school

25 July 2024

A new synthetic sports pitch at an Inverness secondary school could be ready for use by late September.


Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

24 July 2024
Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

24 July 2024

Highland Council should know by early next month whether homes and businesses face a summer of overflowing bins and stench on the streets.


PICTURES: Inverness primary school kids brighten up historic building site with artwork

24 July 2024
PICTURES: Inverness primary school kids brighten up historic building site with artwork

PICTURES: Inverness primary school kids brighten up historic building site with artwork

24 July 2024

Budding artists from Inverness primary schools are brightening up a building site as contractors work to revive a “hidden jewel” in the city’s crown.


Clachnacuddin manager looking forward to friendly test with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

28 June 2024
Clachnacuddin manager looking forward to friendly test with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Clachnacuddin manager looking forward to friendly test with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

28 June 2024

Inverness derby at Merkinch.


CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Reckless e-bike joyriders prompt fears of death or serious injury in Inverness city centre

27 June 2024
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Reckless e-bike joyriders prompt fears of death or serious injury in Inverness city centre

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Reckless e-bike joyriders prompt fears of death or serious injury in Inverness city centre

27 June 2024

Fears are being raised that someone could be killed or seriously hurt as joyriding e-bikers terrorise Inverness city centre.


Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

27 June 2024
Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

Rose Street multi-storey works set to hit Inverness car parking capacity for six months

27 June 2024

Motorists will face six months of disruption and greatly reduced capacity at the Rose Street multi-storey car park in Inverness.


Nairn County manager relishing friendly with Premiership club on Friday

26 June 2024
Nairn County manager relishing friendly with Premiership club on Friday

Nairn County manager relishing friendly with Premiership club on Friday

26 June 2024

First friendly of the campaign for Highland League club.


PICTURES: Ness anglers in showdown talks with Highland Council over Riverside Way “mess”

26 June 2024
PICTURES: Ness anglers in showdown talks with Highland Council over Riverside Way “mess”

PICTURES: Ness anglers in showdown talks with Highland Council over Riverside Way “mess”

26 June 2024

Inverness anglers are holding showdown talks with Highland Council after voicing anger over works they say threaten their traditional River Ness beat.


PICTURES: Caley Thistle flag makes 2,700-mile journey to Euro 2024 and back in memory of much-loved club die-hard.

25 June 2024
PICTURES: Caley Thistle flag makes 2,700-mile journey to Euro 2024 and back in memory of much-loved club die-hard.

PICTURES: Caley Thistle flag makes 2,700-mile journey to Euro 2024 and back in memory of much-loved club die-hard.

25 June 2024

A Tartan Army foot soldier has taken a Caley Thistle flag on a poignant 2,700-mile odyssey to the Euros and back in memory of a late friend.


PICTURES: Inverness crazy golf charity challenge raises £10k - and sets possible Guinness World Record

24 June 2024
PICTURES: Inverness crazy golf charity challenge raises £10k - and sets possible Guinness World Record

PICTURES: Inverness crazy golf charity challenge raises £10k - and sets possible Guinness World Record

24 June 2024

An Inverness crazy golf owner’s madcap charity event is set to putt £10,000 towards local good causes - and secure him a Guinness World Record.


Inverness set to host 2024’s first multiple sclerosis community event in Scotland

22 June 2024
Inverness set to host 2024’s first multiple sclerosis community event in Scotland

Inverness set to host 2024’s first multiple sclerosis community event in Scotland

22 June 2024

Highland people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) are being encouraged to attend a community event in Inverness.


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