Transport

DELAYS are causing further disruption on several Highland railway lines – after continued heavy rain sparked further speed restrictions.

Mrs Grant backed the community’s campaign for more safety measures around Tain’s Aldi and Lidl junctions, where the limit is now 50mph.

Train passengers travelling from Caithness who are over 50 can take advantage of a scheme that has just been announced by Scotland's railway operator.

A serious hillside fire at Portgower has been causing traffic delays on the A9 between Caithness and Sutherland.

Prospect union members are planning to increase their industrial action at Highlands and Islands Airports Limited over the remote towers plan.

A trip to hospital was made more comfortable for two Golspie patients, thanks to the new electric car.

Significant milestone has been reached as four sections of the A9 between Inverness and Perth given the go-ahead for dualling by Scottish ministers.

New 20mph speed limit zones are being introduced across Scotland as part of the £1.1 million Spaces for People project.

Last high speed train arrives in Scotland

Highland Council sets its budget on Thursday and is being asked to consider alternative options.

Necessary to aid A9 Kessock Bridge repainting

North coast community company Transport for Tongue (T4T) has taken delivery of an all-electric vehicle.

A Sutherland road is being closed for two weeks from today to allow underground electrical cables to be installed.

The cost of carrying out urgent repairs on roads in Caithness and Sutherland is estimated to be around £16 million

Chairman Liam Taylor said roads workers pulled a number of vehicles out of ditches.

Bad for environment, local communities say Scottish Greens

RAIL passengers on the Highland mainline are facing major weather-related disruption for a second day.

Advance notice of A9 surfacing work in Easter Ross has been given before it starts on March 1.

Maintenance work is required on the A837 route in the Lairg to Rosehall area.

ATTEMPTS to clear snow drifts will take place later this morning, as rail engineers battle to reopen part of the Far North Line.