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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.

Man’s body hauled from Highland river by specialist police divers

02 April 2025
Man’s body hauled from Highland river by specialist police divers

Man’s body hauled from Highland river by specialist police divers

02 April 2025

The body of a man has been hauled from a Highland river by specialist police divers.


ScotRail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness morning service

02 April 2025
ScotRail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness morning service

ScotRail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness morning service

02 April 2025

An early morning Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness train has been cancelled because of a fault.


Top Inverness hotel and restaurant set to introduce new ‘community table’ concept for food-lovers

29 March 2025
Top Inverness hotel and restaurant set to introduce new ‘community table’ concept for food-lovers

Top Inverness hotel and restaurant set to introduce new ‘community table’ concept for food-lovers

29 March 2025

A leading Inverness hotel is introducing a new concept in dining for the 2025 season.


PICTURES: Children’s running event cancelled after travellers set up camp in Inverness park

28 March 2025
PICTURES: Children’s running event cancelled after travellers set up camp in Inverness park

PICTURES: Children’s running event cancelled after travellers set up camp in Inverness park

28 March 2025

This Sunday’s Inverness junior parkrun has been cancelled after a group of travellers took up residence in Torvean Park.


UPDATE: Murder detectives confirm they are examining Renee and Andrew MacRae A9 find

25 March 2025
UPDATE: Murder detectives confirm they are examining Renee and Andrew MacRae A9 find

UPDATE: Murder detectives confirm they are examining Renee and Andrew MacRae A9 find

25 March 2025

Murder detectives hunting for the bodies of Renee and Andrew MacRae have confirmed they are examining possible evidence found by the A9.


EXCLUSIVE: Renee and Andrew MacRae murder detectives remove potty and carpet ‘evidence’ after A9 find

25 March 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Renee and Andrew MacRae murder detectives remove potty and carpet ‘evidence’ after A9 find

EXCLUSIVE: Renee and Andrew MacRae murder detectives remove potty and carpet ‘evidence’ after A9 find

25 March 2025

Murder investigators in the Renee and Andrew MacRae case have removed a child’s potty and carpet found south of the infamous A9 Dalmagarry layby.


Danny believes in Devine intervention after 'galvanising' Caley Thistle cash crisis

21 March 2025
Danny believes in Devine intervention after 'galvanising' Caley Thistle cash crisis

Danny believes in Devine intervention after 'galvanising' Caley Thistle cash crisis

21 March 2025

Danny Devine says Caley Thistle’s young squad united around being written off after a 15-point deduction sent them to the bottom of League One.


Highland RFC ready to ‘give it a crack’ in the Scottish Cup

21 March 2025
Highland RFC ready to ‘give it a crack’ in the Scottish Cup

Highland RFC ready to ‘give it a crack’ in the Scottish Cup

21 March 2025

It will be the first team’s return to action after their relegation from National One was confirmed.


Youth setting stage for next Nairn boss

21 March 2025
Youth setting stage for next Nairn boss

Youth setting stage for next Nairn boss

21 March 2025

Brian Macleod believes that whoever takes charge at Station Park next season will inherit a squad brimming with young talent.


Celtic talent joins Caley Thistle as boss gives Alfie Bavidge injury update

20 March 2025
Celtic talent joins Caley Thistle as boss gives Alfie Bavidge injury update

Celtic talent joins Caley Thistle as boss gives Alfie Bavidge injury update

20 March 2025

Celtic’s young goalkeeper Aidan Rice will start for Caley Thistle at home to Alloa tomorrow after sealing an emergency loan move.


Football finance expert – what would liquidation mean for Inverness Caley Thistle?

20 March 2025
Football finance expert – what would liquidation mean for Inverness Caley Thistle?

Football finance expert – what would liquidation mean for Inverness Caley Thistle?

20 March 2025

A leading football finance expert believes a liquidated Inverness Caledonian Thistle could be reborn as Glasgow Rangers were - but with difficulty.


‘I absolutely love this ground!’ – Kellacher makes the emotional case for staying at Caledonian Stadium

20 March 2025
‘I absolutely love this ground!’ – Kellacher makes the emotional case for staying at Caledonian Stadium

‘I absolutely love this ground!’ – Kellacher makes the emotional case for staying at Caledonian Stadium

20 March 2025

Scott Kellacher has set out the emotional case for Caley Thistle remaining at Caledonian Stadium after talk of a cost-cutting move to the UHI campus.


Gethins expecting Clach to face Brora stampede

20 March 2025
Gethins expecting Clach to face Brora stampede

Gethins expecting Clach to face Brora stampede

20 March 2025

The Cattachs are entering the final stretch of their Highland League title charge, and could be wounded animals.


‘I’m so hopeful’ – Alan Savage ready to launch £1.2 million local consortium bid to buy Caley Thistle

19 March 2025
‘I’m so hopeful’ – Alan Savage ready to launch £1.2 million local consortium bid to buy Caley Thistle

‘I’m so hopeful’ – Alan Savage ready to launch £1.2 million local consortium bid to buy Caley Thistle

19 March 2025

Alan Savage is ready to capitalise on “breakthrough” talks on Caley Thistle’s future by forming a local consortium to buy the club.


‘Fans are rallying behind the club – there is hope for the future’

18 March 2025
‘Fans are rallying behind the club – there is hope for the future’

‘Fans are rallying behind the club – there is hope for the future’

18 March 2025

Fans’ chief George Moodie wants those who can save Caley Thistle to be inspired by the positivity sweeping through the club and its supporter base.


‘Act now, or there will be no football club’ says Caley Thistle club legend

18 March 2025
‘Act now, or there will be no football club’ says Caley Thistle club legend

‘Act now, or there will be no football club’ says Caley Thistle club legend

18 March 2025

Charlie Christie today warned Caley Thistle’s major shareholders they must act now or “there will be no football club”.


VIDEO + PICTURES: Inverness Caley Thistle ‘could cease to exist’ by summer – club consultant Alan Savage

17 March 2025
VIDEO + PICTURES: Inverness Caley Thistle ‘could cease to exist’ by summer – club consultant Alan Savage

VIDEO + PICTURES: Inverness Caley Thistle ‘could cease to exist’ by summer – club consultant Alan Savage

17 March 2025

Caley Thistle consultant Alan Savage admits the club faces a desperate race against time to avoid liquidation this summer.


Inverness club “remains a safe place” after American football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

17 March 2025
Inverness club “remains a safe place” after American football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

Inverness club “remains a safe place” after American football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

17 March 2025

An Inverness American football club says it “remains a safe place” after its ex-coach was found guilty of sex offences against teenage boys.


Inverness Kart Raceway takes a pitstop for entrance repairs after Fairways Business Park blaze

14 March 2025
Inverness Kart Raceway takes a pitstop for entrance repairs after Fairways Business Park blaze

Inverness Kart Raceway takes a pitstop for entrance repairs after Fairways Business Park blaze

14 March 2025

An award-winning indoor kart racing track in Inverness has been forced to close after fire damage resulting from a major police incident.


Missing Black Isle man who sparked police plea for help is found

14 March 2025
Missing Black Isle man who sparked police plea for help is found

Missing Black Isle man who sparked police plea for help is found

14 March 2025

A Black Isle man reported missing this morning has been found safe and well.


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