Transport

Rail passengers travelling from the Highlands to the central belt are being warned to expect several days of disruption in the coming weeks.

The leading aims of the CRP are to promote the Far North Line and the businesses, services and visitor attractions which can be reached on it.

An encouraging rise in passengers using Wick airport is proof that local people are investing in the Aberdeen route, Raymond Bremner has said.

The line had been closed due to flooding.

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.

Disruptive snow looks set to impact the Highlands into the weekend after the Met Office issued another yellow warning ­– their third in a day.

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.

Several inches of snow are possible in some places, amid forecasts for showers and ice across the region.

Motorists are being warned of various road closures in the Highlands following heavy rain.

Strath Oykel among a dozen separate flood warnings issued for the Highlands amid heavy and persistent rain.

ScotRail’s newest railway station in the Highlands is celebrating its first anniversary

Yellow warning issued amid fears 'persistent' rain will cause travel disruption and flooding in western and central parts of the Highlands.

A shortage of train crew is causing disruption to train services between Caithness and Inverness.

The average council house rent in Highland will increase from £83 per week to almost £90 per week, Highland Council has announced today.

Storm force winds are set to batter more of the far north on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned after extending a yellow alert for gales.

Gusts of up to 80mph are set to batter the Sutherland coast and Minch, the Met Office has warned.

Damage caused by Storm Jocelyn will disrupt all of today's train services between Inverness and the Central Belt today.

A ban prohibiting pavement parking will be enforced across the Highlands from next month.