Transport

Inverness Airport has won the best airport in Europe serving under two million passengers — for the fifth year in a row.

Feedback over the region’s new 20mph limits is now being examined by Highland Council ahead of a vote which could make them permanent this spring.

More than 19,000 responses were received over proposals to cut the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph - the biggest response to Transport Scotland ever.

Scottish Government and Transport Scotland’s National Speed Management Review consultation is ending today

P7 pupils from across the region were asked to come up with names for local Stagecoach buses - and their efforts didn’t disappoint!

Councillors have been told some new private hire drivers could not navigate “simple” trips to the likes of Inverness Airport.

Train services between Inverness and Aberdeen have been cancelled due to a tree blocking the line.

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

A new coffee shop and drive-thru could be built in Inverness city centre.

A public transport link that took 13 years to achieve, cost £850,000 and was mired in controversy is still experiencing problems a year after opening.

So is the party about to shoot itself in the foot and make Inverness and Nairn competitive over the outspoken Highland MSP?

Demos in Inverness and Denmark prompt response to the ‘Strathy’

No injuries, fire service confirms

In its formal response councillors backed the view of officials the road network in the north is too big.

The A9 remains closed near Aviemore after a lorry caught fire blocking the Inverness to Perth route early this morning.

A vehicle fire has closed the A9 near Aviemore.

The response cites ‘significant length of national speed limit road network and remoteness’ of the area.

Fans of classic trains turned out to welcome ‘old friends’ when a loco type once common on Highland lines returned to the region on a special tour.

Highland rail passengers will be able to witness a blast from the past this weekend, when a once familiar train returns to the region.

A9 traffic is flowing freely again near Carrbridge after occupants of two cars avoided injury in a collision.