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Highland rail routes set for 'significant disruption' due to Network Rail safety works

Highland rail routes set for 'significant disruption' due to Network Rail safety works

Highland rail routes set for 'significant disruption' due to Network Rail safety works

13 January 2024

The works are due to start at the end of the month and last for three days.


Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

Council appeal for information after theft of snow poles in Sutherland

12 January 2024

12 snow poles have been cut off to near ground level on the A838.


Sutherland braces for snow and ice after Met Office yellow warning issued

Sutherland braces for snow and ice after Met Office yellow warning issued

Sutherland braces for snow and ice after Met Office yellow warning issued

12 January 2024

A snow and ice warning has been issued for the Highlands this weekend.


'The Traitors Effect' sparking rise in rail passengers to Inverness, claims Trainline

'The Traitors Effect' sparking rise in rail passengers to Inverness, claims Trainline

'The Traitors Effect' sparking rise in rail passengers to Inverness, claims Trainline

12 January 2024

A train booking website has credited BBC smash hit The Traitors with a rise in the number of people travelling by rail to Inverness.


NC500 named among top mood-boosting road trips of 2024

NC500 named among top mood-boosting road trips of 2024

NC500 named among top mood-boosting road trips of 2024

10 January 2024

A Highland scenic route has been listed among the best road-trips to boost your mood in January.


'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

03 January 2024

Dashcam footage and witnesses are being sought by police investigating a "serious" three-car crash on the A9 on Hogmanay.


Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

03 January 2024

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has demanded action as new figures reveal 73 per cent of train stations in the region are not fully accessible.


Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.


WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.


UPDATE: Relief for rail travellers as normal service declared in Highlands

UPDATE: Relief for rail travellers as normal service declared in Highlands

UPDATE: Relief for rail travellers as normal service declared in Highlands

29 December 2023

Trains are running as normal across all Highland services for the first time since Storm Gerrit struck on Wednesday.


UPDATE: More Far North Line train disruption in store

UPDATE: More Far North Line train disruption in store

UPDATE: More Far North Line train disruption in store

28 December 2023

Train travellers could still face disruption on Wick/Thurso to Inverness services tomorrow (Friday) despite most of Scotland’s rail network reopening.


UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023

A landslide that closed the A9 overnight at Scrabster has been cleared in the early hours of Thursday morning.


4 Highland train services back up and running after storm damage

4 Highland train services back up and running after storm damage

4 Highland train services back up and running after storm damage

28 December 2023

ScotRail has announced the re-opening of some Highland rail services.


All Far North Line and Highland train services cancelled today during mass Network Rail track safety checks

All Far North Line and Highland train services cancelled today during mass Network Rail track safety checks

All Far North Line and Highland train services cancelled today during mass Network Rail track safety checks

28 December 2023

Far North Line train services to and from Inverness remain cancelled today with Network Rail beginning mass safety checks on rail tracks.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023

A landslide that closed the A9 overnight at Scrabster has been cleared in the early hours of Thursday morning.


A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

28 December 2023

The A9 will remain closed overnight at Scrabster after a landslide spread across the road leading to the ferry terminal and harbour.


Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

28 December 2023

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says the backlog cost of road repairs needed in the Highlands has soared to more than £200 million.


BREAKING: A9 re-opens at Drumochter after day of misery for drivers

BREAKING: A9 re-opens at Drumochter after day of misery for drivers

BREAKING: A9 re-opens at Drumochter after day of misery for drivers

27 December 2023

The A9 has re-opened at Drumochter after a day of misery for drivers


BREAKING: Highland MSP persuades Scottish Government to treat A9 situation as national emergency amid concerns for people stranded

BREAKING: Highland MSP persuades Scottish Government to treat A9 situation as national emergency amid concerns for people stranded

BREAKING: Highland MSP persuades Scottish Government to treat A9 situation as national emergency amid concerns for people stranded

27 December 2023

A Highland MSP has successfully persuaded the Scottish Government to treat the A9's closure as a national emergency amid concern for those trapped.


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