Transport

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.

A ‘multi-vehicle accident’ is blocking the A9 just north of Carrbridge.

A Highland MSP has reaffirmed her support for a tax to be imposed on motorhome visitors to the area.

Traffic has been restricted southbound on the A9 due to a collision near Kingussie.

Village announces ‘near thing’ as Inverness train tore through

Lanes at those locations are ‘restricted in both directions due to continuous essential roadworks’.

Today’s Highland winter roads condition report

Today’s Highland Winter Road Conditions Report

The Highlands had the highest number of drug-driving offences recorded in Scotland during the festive period, according to figures shared by police.

A yellow weather warning for ice affecting the Highlands and Moray tonight and tomorrow has been issued by the Met Office.

Rail lines in the Highlands and Moray have reopened after being hit by Storm Éowyn at the weekend - with some disruption expected to continue today.

500 incidents across network including fallen trees

Train services across the Highlands continue to be affected today in the wake of Storm Éowyn.

Rail travellers across Scotland will have to wait until at least noon tomorrow (Saturday) for a resumption of services.