Environment

A burst water pipe has left residents in IV2 areas with an interruption to service.

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

A part of the North Coast 500 will remain closed due to snow until at least Monday, motorists have been warned.

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.

Ness Islands in Inverness remains closed to the public as a safety precaution against dangerous floodwaters.

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.

A road leading to a picturesque Highland waterfall beauty spot is at danger of being washed away by flood waters.

Riverside flood gates in Inverness are being closed due to raising water levels in the Ness, Highland Council has announced.

A number of road closures have been confirmed in locations dotted around the Highlands. Here ares some of the known hotspots on Hogmanay morning.

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.

More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in the Highlands and Moray on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.

A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.

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