Transport

Badenoch and Strathspey roads hit too as storm spreads

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.

Train travellers in the Highlands face another spate of cancelled services today as Storm Gerrit brings snow, heavy rain and winds of up to 70 mph.

In an update at 4.15pm, Traffic Scotland said disruption was "easing" following recovery of the vehicles from the crash scene near Blair Atholl.

Traffic Scotland has advised drivers to use alternate routes following the crash near the House of Bruar.

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.

The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.

Car in field in small hours

Speed restrictions will be in force on all Highland lines until 9am on Christmas Eve amid ongoing Met Office weather warnings.

After months of blistering criticism, Fergus Ewing says ‘we have to be ready in life to accept victory’ but he still has questions.

The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.

But Met Office has yellow warning of wintry weekend to come

Vowing to finish dualling by 2035, he tells the people of the Highlands 'I can give you that promise, that cast iron guarantee'.

Vowing to finish dualling by 2035, he tells the people of the Highlands 'I can give you that promise, that cast iron guarantee'.

Transport Scotland has confirmed the fares increase it will put in place for 2024.

Traffic is moving again following an earlier closure caused by a lorry fire south of Blair Atholl.

The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of the Highlands overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.

The incident occurred between Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie, with Traffic Scotland warning that the road is disrupted in both directions.

High winds have grounded eight fights to and from Inverness Airport as Storm Pia batters the Highlands.

Seven train services between Inverness and Glasgow have been cancelled today as Storm Pia batters Scotland.