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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.

Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

22 November 2024
Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

Broken down train hits ScotRail services south of Inverness

22 November 2024

A broken down train is causing major disruption this morning for rail passengers between Inverness and the central belt.


BREAKING: 18 year old charged following fatal A9 crash near Aviemore

21 November 2024
BREAKING: 18 year old charged following fatal A9 crash near Aviemore

BREAKING: 18 year old charged following fatal A9 crash near Aviemore

21 November 2024

An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road traffic offence following a fatal crash on the A9 near Aviemore.


Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

20 November 2024
Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

Fallen trees and heavy snow hit roads and rail services across Highlands and north-east

20 November 2024

A fallen tree has halted train services between Inverness and Aberdeen as heavy snow causes havoc on rail and roads across the north and Highlands.


Scotrail blames “slippery rails” from leaves on the track for cancelling Inverness and Elgin train services

25 October 2024
Scotrail blames “slippery rails” from leaves on the track for cancelling Inverness and Elgin train services

Scotrail blames “slippery rails” from leaves on the track for cancelling Inverness and Elgin train services

25 October 2024

Leaves on the track are being blamed for the cancellation of two train services between Inverness and Elgin.


Inverness to Amsterdam early morning flight cancelled

25 October 2024
Inverness to Amsterdam early morning flight cancelled

Inverness to Amsterdam early morning flight cancelled

25 October 2024

This morning’s early flight from Inverness to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has been cancelled.


Inverness to Amsterdam early morning flight cancelled

25 October 2024
Inverness to Amsterdam early morning flight cancelled

Inverness to Amsterdam early morning flight cancelled

25 October 2024

This morning’s early flight from Inverness to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has been cancelled.


Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

23 October 2024
Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

Caledonian Sleeper crew to wear body cameras after rise in verbal abuse

23 October 2024

Caledonian Sleeper staff are to wear body cameras amid concerns over an increase in verbal abuse.


Caley Thistle players hold meeting with Scottish PFA over administration fears

17 October 2024
Caley Thistle players hold meeting with Scottish PFA over administration fears

Caley Thistle players hold meeting with Scottish PFA over administration fears

17 October 2024

Players hold meeting with Scottish PFA chief executive officer as club’s future remains in doubt.


Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

04 October 2024
Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

04 October 2024

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.


Accident forces overnight closure of main road between Moray towns

02 October 2024
Accident forces overnight closure of main road between Moray towns

Accident forces overnight closure of main road between Moray towns

02 October 2024

A road accident has closed the main road between Lossiemouth and Elgin since late on Tuesday evening.


Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

05 September 2024
Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

05 September 2024

A Scottish airline that uses Inverness Airport as a major hub is exploring the use of hybrid-electric aeroplanes on its routes.


BREAKING: Alan Savage hammers out survival options for stricken Inverness Caley Thistle as latest £1.7 million losses revealed

28 August 2024
BREAKING: Alan Savage hammers out survival options for stricken Inverness Caley Thistle as latest £1.7 million losses revealed

BREAKING: Alan Savage hammers out survival options for stricken Inverness Caley Thistle as latest £1.7 million losses revealed

28 August 2024

Alan Savage today hammered out three options for Caley Thistle’s future as he condemned “five years of huge losses, chaos and confusion” at the club.


Football club investor ready to go it alone if £3 million debt deal is sealed

27 August 2024
Football club investor ready to go it alone if £3 million debt deal is sealed

Football club investor ready to go it alone if £3 million debt deal is sealed

27 August 2024

Alan Savage is prepared to go it alone as ICT’s leading investor if legal agreement is sealed on removing more than £3 million in historic loan debts.


Portuguese wealth management firm ready to pump £2.5 million into Inverness Caley Thistle

21 August 2024
Portuguese wealth management firm ready to pump £2.5 million into Inverness Caley Thistle

Portuguese wealth management firm ready to pump £2.5 million into Inverness Caley Thistle

21 August 2024

Portuguese investors are ready to pump £2.5 million into Caley Thistle if a deal can be struck.


Man airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash

16 August 2024
Man airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash

Man airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash

16 August 2024

A man had to be airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle crash near Portgordon.


Technical issues hamper Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 loyalty presale and leave fans upset

09 August 2024
Technical issues hamper Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 loyalty presale and leave fans upset

Technical issues hamper Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025 loyalty presale and leave fans upset

09 August 2024

Ticket-hungry Belladrum fans were left up in arms this morning after a “technical issue” delayed a pre-sale for next year’s music festival.


Former Kasabian star set for Inverness solo date

08 August 2024
Former Kasabian star set for Inverness solo date

Former Kasabian star set for Inverness solo date

08 August 2024

Indie rock star Tom Meighan is set to headline in Inverness as part of a special five-date Scottish tour.


Drivers warned to expect repeat of 3 mile tailbacks on A96 near Elgin caused by temporary traffic lights

07 August 2024
Drivers warned to expect repeat of 3 mile tailbacks on A96 near Elgin caused by temporary traffic lights

Drivers warned to expect repeat of 3 mile tailbacks on A96 near Elgin caused by temporary traffic lights

07 August 2024

Drivers on the A96 were hit by lengthy delays earlier today after reports of three-mile tailbacks near Elgin.


North and Highland ScotRail services hit by train crew shortages

02 August 2024
North and Highland ScotRail services hit by train crew shortages

North and Highland ScotRail services hit by train crew shortages

02 August 2024

ScotRail have cancelled two north services this morning and warned of two cancellations planned for the Highlands tomorrow.


Early morning easyJet Inverness to Gatwick flight cancelled

02 August 2024
Early morning easyJet Inverness to Gatwick flight cancelled

Early morning easyJet Inverness to Gatwick flight cancelled

02 August 2024

An early morning flight from Inverness to London Gatwick airport was cancelled today.


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