Author Profile: Alasdair Fraser

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.

UPDATE: Passengers escape injury in bus accident on Inverness to Carrbridge route

UPDATE: Passengers escape injury in bus accident on Inverness to Carrbridge route

Nobody was injured in an accident involving an Inverness-bound Stagecoach bus at Carrbridge this morning.

Bus accident leaves passengers stranded between Carrbridge and Inverness

Bus accident leaves passengers stranded between Carrbridge and Inverness

An accident involving a Stagecoach bus is causing a delay for passengers travelling from Carrbridge to Inverness.

Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

Port of Cromarty Firth welcomes landmark 750th rig visit

The Port of Cromarty Firth has reached a new milestone with the 750th oil rig to visit its deep, sheltered waters.

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

Staff shortages are disrupting some trains to and from Inverness this morning.

Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

Woman hiker leaves hospital after airlift drama at Highland beauty spot

A woman hiker has been released from hospital after being airlifted to safety from the Falls of Glomach in Wester Ross.

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

A “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend” - politicians and community leaders unite in mourning at death of councillor

Saddened community figures have called Cllr Alasdair Rhind a “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend”.

PICTURES: Inverness Highland dancer Lily ready to take on the world after injury agony

PICTURES: Inverness Highland dancer Lily ready to take on the world after injury agony

A dedicated Inverness schoolgirl is ready to take another step forward in her dazzling young Highland dancing career.

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.

Strictly Inverness contestant Craig’s dance journey driven by memories of courageous sister Anna

Strictly Inverness contestant Craig’s dance journey driven by memories of courageous sister Anna

It is wholly apt that Craig Watson’s preparations for Strictly Inverness 2024 necessitate a 200-mile journey every weekend.

Train services south of Inverness disrupted by broken down Caledonian Sleeper

Train services south of Inverness disrupted by broken down Caledonian Sleeper

A broken down train on the Highland Mainline railway is causing disruption to some services between the Central Belt and Inverness.

Inverness primary school creates ‘chill and still’ garden for military families and bereaved children

Inverness primary school creates ‘chill and still’ garden for military families and bereaved children

An Inverness school has created an oasis of playground calm for pupils in need of peace and quiet reflection.

Inverness school innovates to tackle post-Covid surge in absenteeism

Inverness school innovates to tackle post-Covid surge in absenteeism

An Inverness secondary school has been applauded by a national body for efforts in tackling spiralling absenteeism since the pandemic.

Plans to double the capacity of a woodland Loch Ness holiday park faces opposition

Plans to double the capacity of a woodland Loch Ness holiday park faces opposition

Plans to more than double the number of cabins at a leafy holiday park overlooking Loch Ness are facing opposition.

PICTURES: Inverness nursery is first in Highlands recognised for “revolutionary” new approach to early learning

PICTURES: Inverness nursery is first in Highlands recognised for “revolutionary” new approach to early learning

An Inverness nursery has become the first in the Highlands to achieve a mark of excellence in a “revolutionary” new approach to early learning.

200 years of RNLI’s lifesaving heroes to be celebrated at Moy Country Fair

200 years of RNLI’s lifesaving heroes to be celebrated at Moy Country Fair

One of the Highlands biggest summer events will be honouring the RNLI as it marks a special anniversary.

Spring Trail ‘Scramble’ egg hunt set for Inverness Botanic Gardens

Spring Trail ‘Scramble’ egg hunt set for Inverness Botanic Gardens

Young children and their families can enjoy a ‘scramble’ in search of hidden eggs at Inverness Botanic Gardens.

PICTURES: The Great Inverness Easter Egg Hunt gets underway in cracking fashion

PICTURES: The Great Inverness Easter Egg Hunt gets underway in cracking fashion

It was a bunny day to hop off on a right good Easter egg scramble.

College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal

College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal