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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.

BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

07 February 2025
BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

07 February 2025

A three-vehicle crash has partially closed the A9 at Dornoch Bridge.


Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

05 February 2025
Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

05 February 2025

A Highland MSP has reaffirmed her support for a tax to be imposed on motorhome visitors to the area.


Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help

30 January 2025
Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help

Hillwalker missing in Highlands sparks police plea for help

30 January 2025

A keen hillwalker last seen nine days ago has been reported missing by her family.


‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025
‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025

A new report is highlighting “significant employment opportunities” for the Highlands arising from a flagship pumped storage hydro project.


LATEST: Blow for Highland rail travellers as all Scottish services cancelled into weekend

24 January 2025
LATEST: Blow for Highland rail travellers as all Scottish services cancelled into weekend

LATEST: Blow for Highland rail travellers as all Scottish services cancelled into weekend

24 January 2025

Rail travellers across Scotland will have to wait until at least noon tomorrow (Saturday) for a resumption of services.


Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

24 January 2025
Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

Snow and ice alert for Highlands extended into weekend

24 January 2025

Snow and ice warnings for the Highlands will remain active into Saturday with “hazardous driving conditions” forecast.


Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025
Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

Highlands hit by school closures amid safety fears as Storm Eowyn closes in

24 January 2025

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.


LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

24 January 2025
LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

LATEST: Storm Eowyn hits Highlands with travel wipe-out on planes, trains and buses

24 January 2025

Storm Eowyn’s first dramatic effects are already being felt in the Highlands this morning in the shape of a wipe-out of transport services.


UPDATE: A9 reopened after serious crash in Highlands

15 January 2025
UPDATE: A9 reopened after serious crash in Highlands

UPDATE: A9 reopened after serious crash in Highlands

15 January 2025

Police have reopened the A9 near Golspie after a collision earlier today.


New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

10 January 2025
New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

10 January 2025

A professor with 30 years experience of “fostering academic innovation” has been given a crucial leadership role at UHI.


Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

10 January 2025
Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

10 January 2025

Seven of nine Highland League fixtures set to be played tomorrow have been postponed.


Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025
Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

Scottish Government under attack for £154 million hospital bill for ‘medically fit’ Highlands and Islands patients

05 January 2025

Scottish Government failures on social care are being blamed for landing the Highlands and Islands NHS with a £154 million bill over the last decade.


Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025
Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

03 January 2025

Inverness Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has shared a first picture of her new baby daughter - and her sweet-sounding name.


Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

03 January 2025
Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

03 January 2025

Replacement buses will cover all cancelled Far North Line train services today.


RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025
RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.


Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025
Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025

Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of the Highlands.


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025
Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.


£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024
£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

£1 million NHS Highland success in slashing hospital waiting lists

30 December 2024

A service that helps NHS Highland cut hospital waiting lists is being hailed as a £1 million success.


Widow of tragic former Manchester United star backs Highland man’s campaign to ban heading in football

29 December 2024
Widow of tragic former Manchester United star backs Highland man’s campaign to ban heading in football

Widow of tragic former Manchester United star backs Highland man’s campaign to ban heading in football

29 December 2024

The widow of a renowned Scottish footballer who died from dementia is renewing her backing for a Highland man’s campaign to ban headers in the game.


NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024
NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

NHS Highland under attack for “unacceptable” child mental health waiting lists

27 December 2024

NHS Highland has been accused of “unacceptable” failures in tackling waiting lists for children needing mental health treatment.


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