Transport

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.

Ferry passengers hoping to travel on Hogmanay were facing major disruption after cancellations on several routes.

More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in the Highlands and Moray on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.

Police are appealing for witnesses of a “hit and run” which took place in the car park of Home Bargains in Tain on Friday, December 27.

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.

​​The ​Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGORR) has activated as weather warnings for rain were upgraded to amber.

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.

Extreme rainfall and high winds may disrupt rail services across the Highlands and Moray from tomorrow.

Passengers travelling from Wick to Inverness today will face some disruption as a service was cancelled due to staff shortages.

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.

New 20mph speed limits in communities across the Highlands look set to be made permanent.

A flood warning has been issued in Sutherland for residents living in Strath Oykel.

Rail passengers setting off on the Christmas Eve getaway were being hit by disruption on the Far North Line after a signalling fault.

Train passengers travelling on the Far North Line could face disruption today due to icy conditions between Inverness and Lairg.

Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Highland and Moray residents.

The Far North Line Community Rail Partnership has appointed a sustainable transport officer.

Highland couple were not prepared to take ‘no’ for an answer from authorities

The collision occurred on the A9 at Doll, between Brora and Golspie, at around 6.10pm on Thursday.

Ullapool-Stornoway sailings are heavily disrupted this weekend; and Northlink Ferries is warning of likely cancellations in the Pentland Firth.