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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.

Ex-police officer turned Black Isle ‘botanical artist’ cops prestigious accolades for her work

21 February 2025
Ex-police officer turned Black Isle ‘botanical artist’ cops prestigious accolades for her work

Ex-police officer turned Black Isle ‘botanical artist’ cops prestigious accolades for her work

21 February 2025

For Julie Price, working life was once all about cuffing criminals. These days the ex-cop spends her time making arresting works of art.


What Highland need to do in final two games to avoid relegation

21 February 2025
What Highland need to do in final two games to avoid relegation

What Highland need to do in final two games to avoid relegation

21 February 2025

Dave Carson wants embattled Highland to set up a rousing end-of-season occasion at Canal Park by taking five points back home from Dundee.


When Inverness Thistle booked ticket to paradise to play Celtic in Scottish Cup

21 February 2025
When Inverness Thistle booked ticket to paradise to play Celtic in Scottish Cup

When Inverness Thistle booked ticket to paradise to play Celtic in Scottish Cup

21 February 2025

When Highland League club took on Glasgow giants.


ICT ready for charge towards safety

20 February 2025
ICT ready for charge towards safety

ICT ready for charge towards safety

20 February 2025

Scott Kellacher aims to muster one of Caley Thistle’s famous late-season charges to the finishing line with 12 games remaining in League One.


Nairn County on alert for Strathspey Thistle underdog bite

20 February 2025
Nairn County on alert for Strathspey Thistle underdog bite

Nairn County on alert for Strathspey Thistle underdog bite

20 February 2025

Brian MacLeod is warning Nairn County’s players to beware a Strathspey Thistle side sitting “in a false position” at the foot of the Highland League.


Caley Thistle seal deal to bring in young Premiership talent

20 February 2025
Caley Thistle seal deal to bring in young Premiership talent

Caley Thistle seal deal to bring in young Premiership talent

20 February 2025

Caley Thistle have sealed a loan deal to bring Kilmarnock talent Ben Brannan to the club.


Ross County midfielder bid farewell in move to Championship

18 February 2025
Ross County midfielder bid farewell in move to Championship

Ross County midfielder bid farewell in move to Championship

18 February 2025

Charlie Telfer has left Ross County for a loan deal with Championship Hamilton Accies.


Gethins wants Clach to hit 50 points after “putting smiles back on faces”

17 February 2025
Gethins wants Clach to hit 50 points after “putting smiles back on faces”

Gethins wants Clach to hit 50 points after “putting smiles back on faces”

17 February 2025

Lilywhites head to Wick Academy on Wednesday.


‘Give us a game!’ – Nairn County frustration as Caley Thistle friendly in doubt

17 February 2025
‘Give us a game!’ – Nairn County frustration as Caley Thistle friendly in doubt

‘Give us a game!’ – Nairn County frustration as Caley Thistle friendly in doubt

17 February 2025

Nairn County’s cruel luck in search of a game of football looks set to continue with a Tuesday night friendly against Caley Thistle now in doubt.


Bealach na Bà cycle sportive enjoys surge in interest after relaunch as community event

16 February 2025
Bealach na Bà cycle sportive enjoys surge in interest after relaunch as community event

Bealach na Bà cycle sportive enjoys surge in interest after relaunch as community event

16 February 2025

An iconic ‘bucket-list’ cycling event in the Wester Ross wilds is enjoying a dramatic revival after being brought into community control.


Talks held with courts staff after cancer-causing gas scare at Inverness Justice Centre

14 February 2025
Talks held with courts staff after cancer-causing gas scare at Inverness Justice Centre

Talks held with courts staff after cancer-causing gas scare at Inverness Justice Centre

14 February 2025

Worried Inverness Justice Centre users hit by a health scare over a cancer-causing gas met today with senior Scottish court officials.


PICTURES: Forensic officers seek clues after late-night stabbing in Inverness

14 February 2025
PICTURES: Forensic officers seek clues after late-night stabbing in Inverness

PICTURES: Forensic officers seek clues after late-night stabbing in Inverness

14 February 2025

Forensic crime scene investigators are examining an Inverness street where a 50-year-old man was stabbed.


Should music fans launch a community buy-out to bring back The Ironworks?

14 February 2025
Should music fans launch a community buy-out to bring back The Ironworks?

Should music fans launch a community buy-out to bring back The Ironworks?

14 February 2025

Furore over the future of the empty Ironworks building in Inverness has sparked local debate about a possible community buy-out of the site.


Detectives in Inverness probe ‘serious’ street attack on 50-year-old man

14 February 2025
Detectives in Inverness probe ‘serious’ street attack on 50-year-old man

Detectives in Inverness probe ‘serious’ street attack on 50-year-old man

14 February 2025

Detectives in Inverness are investigating the serious assault of a 50-year-old man near the city centre.


Ross County goalkeeper joins Clach in fresh loan move

14 February 2025
Ross County goalkeeper joins Clach in fresh loan move

Ross County goalkeeper joins Clach in fresh loan move

14 February 2025

Clachnacuddin have captured Ross County goalkeeper Logan Ross on a second loan deal through to the end of the season.


Train breakdown leaves early morning ScotRail passengers stranded at Nairn

14 February 2025
Train breakdown leaves early morning ScotRail passengers stranded at Nairn

Train breakdown leaves early morning ScotRail passengers stranded at Nairn

14 February 2025

An early morning ScotRail service from Inverness to Aberdeen broke down at Nairn.


REACTION: Shock from music lovers as £30 million Ironworks hotel plan ‘faces collapse’

13 February 2025
REACTION: Shock from music lovers as £30 million Ironworks hotel plan ‘faces collapse’

REACTION: Shock from music lovers as £30 million Ironworks hotel plan ‘faces collapse’

13 February 2025

Opponents of the Ironworks music venue’s closure have reacted with shock at the possible collapse of plans to redevelop it as a £30 million hotel.


£30 million Ironworks hotel site redevelopment in Inverness reportedly dead in the water

13 February 2025
£30 million Ironworks hotel site redevelopment in Inverness reportedly dead in the water

£30 million Ironworks hotel site redevelopment in Inverness reportedly dead in the water

13 February 2025

Mystery surrounds the future of the former Ironworks music venue site in Inverness.


UPDATE: A9 closed after lorry fire south of Aviemore – no casualties

13 February 2025
UPDATE: A9 closed after lorry fire south of Aviemore – no casualties

UPDATE: A9 closed after lorry fire south of Aviemore – no casualties

13 February 2025

The A9 remains closed near Aviemore after a lorry caught fire blocking the Inverness to Perth route early this morning.


BREAKING: A9 closed near Aviemore after vehicle fire

13 February 2025
BREAKING: A9 closed near Aviemore after vehicle fire

BREAKING: A9 closed near Aviemore after vehicle fire

13 February 2025

A vehicle fire has closed the A9 near Aviemore.


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