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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.

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

27 June 2025
‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

27 June 2025

A campaign blasting back at local and national government for blaming short-term let owners for Scotland’s housing crisis today hit the Highlands.


Highland old folks’ charity in crisis after savage £48k NHS budget cut – ahead of its 30th birthday

27 June 2025
Highland old folks’ charity in crisis after savage £48k NHS budget cut – ahead of its 30th birthday

Highland old folks’ charity in crisis after savage £48k NHS budget cut – ahead of its 30th birthday

27 June 2025

A crucial campaigning body for elderly Highlanders is facing a threat to its existence after NHS Highland axed most of its funding.


Paddleboard and kayak concerns voiced for Moray Firth’s small dolphin population

19 June 2025
Paddleboard and kayak concerns voiced for Moray Firth’s small dolphin population

Paddleboard and kayak concerns voiced for Moray Firth’s small dolphin population

19 June 2025

Kayakers and paddleboarders may be unknowingly disturbing the Moray Firth’s small dolphin population.


Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

19 June 2025
Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

Caithness primary and nursery school praised for progress in meeting inspectors’ demands

19 June 2025

A Caithness school has been hailed by Scotland’s education authority for improvements made since a previous inspection.


REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

28 May 2025
REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

28 May 2025

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.


Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

20 May 2025
Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

20 May 2025

A tourist tax in the Highlands is an "exceptionally frightening” prospect for the area’s hotel industry, according to a representative body.


Police hunt vandal who smashed bus in Wick

20 May 2025
Police hunt vandal who smashed bus in Wick

Police hunt vandal who smashed bus in Wick

20 May 2025

Police in Wick are hunting a vandal who smashed a bus window.


Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

14 May 2025
Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

Highland Council turns up the heat on potholes and other road repairs with seven-figure deal

14 May 2025

Highland Council has awarded a new seven-figure contract aimed at tackling potholes and other road repairs.


Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

14 May 2025
Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

14 May 2025

A water scarcity warning across Scotland has prompted a Highland Council alert to householders with private supplies.


Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

12 May 2025
Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

12 May 2025

Scotland’s national children’s charity is urging Highland parents and carers to seek their support if worried about their child’s mental health.


Missing man found after through-the-night Thurso air, sea and land search

09 May 2025
Missing man found after through-the-night Thurso air, sea and land search

Missing man found after through-the-night Thurso air, sea and land search

09 May 2025

A huge overnight police, Coastguard and RNLI search for a missing man in Thurso has concluded successfully.


SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

02 May 2025
SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

02 May 2025

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.


Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

02 May 2025
Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

02 May 2025

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.


Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

01 May 2025
Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

01 May 2025

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.


Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

24 April 2025
Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

24 April 2025

A public spending watchdog says Highland Council faces “challenges” in delivering ambitious infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years.


Moorland blaze near Thurso successfully extinguished after 3 hour firefighting effort

10 April 2025
Moorland blaze near Thurso successfully extinguished after 3 hour firefighting effort

Moorland blaze near Thurso successfully extinguished after 3 hour firefighting effort

10 April 2025

Firefighters have successfully extinguished a moorland blaze close to homes on the north coast near Thurso.


45 year-old man charged after early morning car fire near Thurso

10 April 2025
45 year-old man charged after early morning car fire near Thurso

45 year-old man charged after early morning car fire near Thurso

10 April 2025

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a car fire near Thurso this morning.


Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

10 April 2025
Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

Police probe malicious car fire blaze near Thurso

10 April 2025

Police are investigating after a car was set ablaze at the second attempt in an early morning arson attack near Thurso


BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

09 April 2025
BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

09 April 2025

BBC Scotland is bringing its flagship political debate show to Inverness this month.


Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

05 April 2025
Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

05 April 2025

He is ready to ‘ruff it’ whenever called upon across 4660 square miles of rugged hills, mountain and moorland.


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