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ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

ScotRail’s ‘return to normal’ mocked by fed-up Highland passengers after cancellations misery

12 October 2024

A string of cancellations in the week rail services were meant to ‘return to normal’ pose a “dangerous threat” to the lines’ viability, an MP fears.


‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

‘Seriously injured’ pedestrian taken to hospital after A9 collision

12 October 2024

A pedestrian was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” last night after being struck by a car on the A9 in Golspie.


CalMac issues disruption and cancellation warning for Ullapool-Stornoway sailings

CalMac issues disruption and cancellation warning for Ullapool-Stornoway sailings

CalMac issues disruption and cancellation warning for Ullapool-Stornoway sailings

12 October 2024

Ferry passengers are being urged to check sailings before travel amid warnings of possible disruption in the Minch on Saturday.


ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

ScotRail launches engineer recruitment drive for busy Inverness Depot

11 October 2024

Skilled engineers are being sought to bolster staff numbers at ScotRail’s Inverness depot - one of four major maintenance hubs in Scotland.


Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

Strike ‘will bring Inverness buses to a halt’, warns union after pay offer rejected

10 October 2024

Buses in Inverness could grind to a halt if drivers vote in favour of strike action, a union has warned after a pay offer was rejected.


Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

Signal fault sparks cancellations for ScotRail services

09 October 2024

Rail commuters have been hit by disruption on the Far North Line after a signalling fault sparked some cancellations.


UPDATE: Weather cancellations confirmed for some Ullapool-Stornoway CalMac ferry crossings

UPDATE: Weather cancellations confirmed for some Ullapool-Stornoway CalMac ferry crossings

UPDATE: Weather cancellations confirmed for some Ullapool-Stornoway CalMac ferry crossings

08 October 2024

Cancellations have been announced on several ferry sailings on Wednesday, with delays also affecting Tuesday evening crossings.


A9 Tore roundabout roadwork programme hit by adverse weather forecast

A9 Tore roundabout roadwork programme hit by adverse weather forecast

A9 Tore roundabout roadwork programme hit by adverse weather forecast

08 October 2024

A major A9 roadwork programme expected to last 18 nights has been hit by an adverse weather forecast.


CalMac warns Ullapool to Stornoway ferry is liable to cancellation

CalMac warns Ullapool to Stornoway ferry is liable to cancellation

CalMac warns Ullapool to Stornoway ferry is liable to cancellation

08 October 2024

CalMac has says multiple ferry services scheduled for today and tomorrow are liable to cancellation at short notice due to the weather.


UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital ‘for assessment’ after train disturbance on Wick to Inverness service

08 October 2024

Police attended Wick Station around 45 minutes after the train was due to depart after receiving “a report of concern for a woman on board a train”.


‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

‘Passenger disturbance’ sparks cancellation of Wick-Inverness train

08 October 2024

The cancellation of the 12.34pm Wick-Inverness train due to a ‘disturbance’ is one of three unrelated cancellations on the Far North Line on Tuesday.


ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

07 October 2024

The rail operator reminds customers that its full timetable is restored today (October 7).


Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council gives financial boost to fledgling Farr Goes transport scheme

Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council gives financial boost to fledgling Farr Goes transport scheme

Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra Community Council gives financial boost to fledgling Farr Goes transport scheme

02 October 2024

The Farr North Community Development Trust is in the process of setting up the Farr Goes community transport scheme.


‘Staff error’ blamed for Aviemore train disruption

‘Staff error’ blamed for Aviemore train disruption

‘Staff error’ blamed for Aviemore train disruption

02 October 2024

Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from an Edinburgh-bound train yesterday and an investigation is under way to find out why


Far North Line afternoon service between Inverness and Wick cancelled due to illness

Far North Line afternoon service between Inverness and Wick cancelled due to illness

Far North Line afternoon service between Inverness and Wick cancelled due to illness

30 September 2024

The afternoon train from Inverness to Wick has been cancelled.


Multi-storey car park repair ‘limbo’ sparks trader concerns

Multi-storey car park repair ‘limbo’ sparks trader concerns

Multi-storey car park repair ‘limbo’ sparks trader concerns

28 September 2024

Stalled repairs to a key Inverness city centre car park are worrying business leaders, amid concerns the long-running cut in parking will hurt trade.


150th anniversary of Far North Line sparks special exhibition of historic photos

150th anniversary of Far North Line sparks special exhibition of historic photos

150th anniversary of Far North Line sparks special exhibition of historic photos

26 September 2024

A special exhibition of photographs exploring the 150-year history of the Far North Line is set to delight fans of the railway.


How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

26 September 2024

On September 18, the charity was tasked with one of its most ambitious challenges to date — transporting medication from Birmingham to Inverness.


UPDATE: £795K carriageway improvements on A9 between Tore Roundabout and the B9169 junction

UPDATE: £795K carriageway improvements on A9 between Tore Roundabout and the B9169 junction

UPDATE: £795K carriageway improvements on A9 between Tore Roundabout and the B9169 junction

26 September 2024

Work will now start on Tuesday, October 1 and is scheduled to be completed by Saturday, October 26.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.


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