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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.

Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

28 April 2024
Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

Highland public asked to help shape transport vision for next 20 years

28 April 2024

Members of the public can have their say on a 20-year vision for improved transport in the Highlands and Islands.


Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

28 April 2024
Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

Roads firm BEAR Scotland drives life-saving blood bikes charity onwards with cash donation

28 April 2024

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.


Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

26 April 2024
Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

Highland MSPs welcome “opportunities” arising from Humza Yousaf’s split of Green-SNP coalition

26 April 2024

Local MSPs are mostly welcoming Humza Yousaf’s decision to ditch the SNP-Green Scottish Government partnership as a positive for the Highlands.


One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

25 April 2024
One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

25 April 2024

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.


More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

24 April 2024
More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

More railway woe for ScotRail passengers between Inverness and Caithness

24 April 2024

ScotRail staff shortages are again causing disruption for train passengers travelling between Inverness and Caithness.


Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

10 April 2024
Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

Police concerned for 62 year-old man missing from Highlands

10 April 2024

Police are concerned for the well-being of a 62-year-old man missing since Monday from the Highlands.


New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024
New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

New £209 million Highland prison moves a step closer as construction contract signed

09 April 2024

The building of a new £209 million Highland prison that will increase custody capacity and attract significant investment has moved a step closer.


Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024
Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024

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


ScotRail passengers in the Highlands hit by disruption because of train crew shortages

05 April 2024
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

05 April 2024

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


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

04 April 2024
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

04 April 2024

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


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

04 April 2024
Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail

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

04 April 2024

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


Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

29 March 2024
Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

Concerns for woman as emergency services rush to coastal cliff near Thurso

29 March 2024

Emergency services have rushed to a coastal cliff near Thurso after concerns were raised for a woman.


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024
WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

06 March 2024
44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

06 March 2024

A power cut has hit 44 homes in south-east Caithness with SSEN engineers on the scene.


UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024
UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.


New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024
New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

New Highland Council pot-hole fix could use roadside debris to save cash and environment

05 March 2024

Trials are set to begin next week in the Highlands on a new method of repairing potholes that uses debris found by the roadside.


Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024
Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

Police make appeal on missing John O'Groats man

05 March 2024

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man reported missing from John O’Groats three days ago.


ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024
ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

ScotRail's early morning Wick to Inverness service hit by staff illness

29 February 2024

Train travellers on this morning’s early service from Wick to Inverness have been hit by disruption north of Lairg.


Bus services suspended in Caithness as snow and ice bites

08 February 2024
Bus services suspended in Caithness as snow and ice bites

Bus services suspended in Caithness as snow and ice bites

08 February 2024

Stagecoach has announced that none of its buses in Caithness are running this morning.


FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

06 February 2024
FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

06 February 2024

Flooding continues to cause serious transport issues in and around Inverness with a major mop-up operation underway.


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