Transport

Gales are set to dominate the Christmas getaway after warnings for high winds were extended across the whole of the weekend.

Will we see a White Christmas this festive season? The Met Office has given us the first indication of what we can expect…

A serious incident has forced the cancellation of this morning’s long-distance rail service linking Inverness with London Kings Cross.

Scottish Government has announced it is to replace HSTs

Sections of the Spey and Dulnain rivers were under active flood warnings, while the whole of the Spey was subject to a lower-level flood alert.

A 42-hour long rain warning has been issued for swathes of the Highlands - with up to 150mm expected to fall in the worst spots.

Temperatures rise on strath roads but damp still an issue

SNP politician says ‘safety move’ would increase danger on A9 and constituents are also furious

Train services travelling back and forth between Inverness and Elgin are all suspended and snow gates have been closed on the A939 at Tomintoul.

The longest stretch of road set to be dualled on the A9 in the Highlands has passed a key logistical hurdle.

The move to ‘better serve’ the north follows Kate Forbes’ call to dismantle the local authority.

Snow disruption is likely to hit the Highlands when Storm Darragh arrives, the Met Office has warned after issuing a yellow alert for the region.

This morning’s road conditions report for Badenoch and Strathspey

Beginning at 9pm today until 10am tomorrow, the yellow ice warning covers the whole east coast of Scotland.

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period

Gritters on overtime as temperatures stay well below zero

A broken down freight train is causing delays and possible cancellations to trains on the Highland Mainline, ScotRail has warned.

Snow flurries have returned some side roads to white but gritters work on

Widespread and ongoing train disruption was caused by a diesel leak that left signalling staff feeling ill from the fumes, it has emerged.

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.