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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.

UPDATE: Police ‘inquiries continuing’ into potential new evidence in the hunt for the bodies of Andrew and Renee MacRae

11 April 2025
UPDATE: Police ‘inquiries continuing’ into potential new evidence in the hunt for the bodies of Andrew and Renee MacRae

UPDATE: Police ‘inquiries continuing’ into potential new evidence in the hunt for the bodies of Andrew and Renee MacRae

11 April 2025

Potential new evidence linked to the Renee and Andrew MacRae murder case is still being evaluated, police say.


WATCH: Highland singer-songwriter set for UK and EU tour as she releases new songs

11 April 2025
WATCH: Highland singer-songwriter set for UK and EU tour as she releases new songs

WATCH: Highland singer-songwriter set for UK and EU tour as she releases new songs

11 April 2025

An Inverness singer-songwriter who first gained fame on TikTok while working at a city café has announced a new tour and EP release.


BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

09 April 2025
BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

09 April 2025

BBC Scotland is bringing its flagship political debate show to Inverness this month.


Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

05 April 2025
Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

Ready to ‘ruff it’ in the mountains! Adorable pup Abhainn is mountain rescue team’s latest lifesaving recruit

05 April 2025

He is ready to ‘ruff it’ whenever called upon across 4660 square miles of rugged hills, mountain and moorland.


‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

03 April 2025
‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

‘We don’t hate anybody!’ – controversial Protestant parade set for Inverness return

03 April 2025

A controversial parade by a Northern Ireland headquartered Protestant group is to be repeated in Inverness on April 12.


WATCH: Cannich park transformed with zipline after kids’ artwork inspires 4-year £22k fundraiser

03 April 2025
WATCH: Cannich park transformed with zipline after kids’ artwork inspires 4-year £22k fundraiser

WATCH: Cannich park transformed with zipline after kids’ artwork inspires 4-year £22k fundraiser

03 April 2025

It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘hanging out with friends’ at the park.


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.


Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

28 March 2025
Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

28 March 2025

A suspected stroke victim was airlifted from near a north-west Highland beauty spot after a satellite call by a quick-thinking fellow hiker.


‘Offensive’ graffiti attack in Alness sparks public appeal

28 March 2025
‘Offensive’ graffiti attack in Alness sparks public appeal

‘Offensive’ graffiti attack in Alness sparks public appeal

28 March 2025

Police have issued an appeal after roads and buildings in Alness were defaced with “offensive” and “distressing” graffiti.


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.


Highland football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

17 March 2025
Highland football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

Highland football coach found guilty of taking naked images of teenage boys

17 March 2025

Inverness-based American football club says it ‘remains a safe place’ after conviction


Have you seen this missing Black Isle man?

14 March 2025
Have you seen this missing Black Isle man?

Have you seen this missing Black Isle man?

14 March 2025

Police are appealing for help in tracing a young Black Isle man not seen since Wednesday.


Heartless thieves leave Dingwall man’s child and adult trauma charity facing £2500 bill at Highland climbing wall venue

12 March 2025
Heartless thieves leave Dingwall man’s child and adult trauma charity facing £2500 bill at Highland climbing wall venue

Heartless thieves leave Dingwall man’s child and adult trauma charity facing £2500 bill at Highland climbing wall venue

12 March 2025

Callous thieves have left a groundbreaking Inverness charity climbing centre with a whopping £2500 bill after a break-in.


Scotrail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness service after breakdown

28 February 2025
Scotrail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness service after breakdown

Scotrail cancels Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness service after breakdown

28 February 2025

Scotrail has been forced to cancel an early morning service from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness.


Woman killed in west Highland road accident named

27 February 2025
Woman killed in west Highland road accident named

Woman killed in west Highland road accident named

27 February 2025

A 56-year-old woman killed in a crash in the west Highlands has been named as Kim Gilbert.


57 year old woman killed in A87 crash near Kyle

26 February 2025
57 year old woman killed in A87 crash near Kyle

57 year old woman killed in A87 crash near Kyle

26 February 2025

A 57-year-old woman passenger has died after a crash in the west Highlands.


Occupants of car and van taken to hospital after crash that closed A833 near Belladrum

26 February 2025
Occupants of car and van taken to hospital after crash that closed A833 near Belladrum

Occupants of car and van taken to hospital after crash that closed A833 near Belladrum

26 February 2025

Part of the A833 near Belladrum has reopened following a crash between a car and a van.


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.


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