Transport

AFTER nearly seven weeks of repairs and knock-on travel chaos, CalMac's biggest ship has finally returned to the Ullapool-Stornoway route.

Motorists are being warned to slow down and look out for deer on roads across the Highlands at this time of year.

Region is seventh lowest in table for installations

THE A9 was blocked after a crash involving two vehicles on the Tain bypass this afternoon.

Highland Council is all set to install 'invitation to pay' parking metres at two popular city locations.

Revised options to ease traffic congestion at a notorious Inverness bottleneck are set to be subject to a public consultation starting next month.

Questions are being asked over how Highland Council prioritises its road repairs in Sutherland.

North MP Jamie Stone has voiced concern about the decline in local bus services despite a report revealing that the region has an increase in usage.

A Seat car travelling at speed down Lybster's Main Street flipped over after crashing into a parked van and two casualties were taken to hospital.

HEAVY rain was causing travel misery for rail passengers in the Highlands on Monday after reduced 40mph speed limits were introduced on some routes.

Road repairs have been undertaken on a Sutherland stretch of tourism route North Coast 500 (NC500).

The vehicle made 22 journeys in April, transporting local residents to various appointments

ScotRail says new timetable will demand over the coming months without compromising the safety of passengers

An incident on the A99 about one mile south of Wick led to one man sustaining minor injuries after his bicycle collided with a vehicle yesterday.

The prospect of a Little Ferry crossing has been brought to the fore following the revival of the Coul Links golf course plan.

Four scooter enthusiasts are touring the Highlands on vehicles with a combined age of 160 years as part of the fundraising challenge.

The road closure is required to allow Openreach to carry out necessary works.

The Screen Machine will be back on Sutherland roads again after a government announcement allowing cinemas to reopen from May 17.

Highland Council welcomes an anticipated staycation boom in the region but says 'investment in resources and businesses' is essential.

A LONG winter and the Covid pandemic may have delayed road repairs but they are being "actively tackled", Highland Council has assured motorists.