Transport

RNLI lifesavers came to the rescue of two people after a yacht suffered engine failure near Chanonry Point in strong winds.

Highlands and Islands police area records crashes involving 585 drivers over a 13-month period.

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

Replacement buses will cover all cancelled Far North Line train services today.

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

A prominent critic of reduced 20mph limits in Highland communities has urged people to make their voices heard when consultation is launched.

Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of the Highlands.

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

To re-think a flawed plan is not failure but the only way to avoid it becoming even worse, says veteran SNP MSP.

Confusion reigned after a police statement that the road would be closed until next week. In fact it will re-open under traffic control this evening.

Progress is being made by teams attempting to clear the Far North Line after the railway was impacted by several floods and landslips on Hogmanay.

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

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

Heavy rain throughout Monday night and Tuesday is likely to cause some property flooding and travel disruption

Flooding at Tore on the A9 is one of many Highland locations facing adverse weather today (December 31).

According to eyewitnesses, heavy rain, a landslide and tree caused the road to be blocked on the morning of December 31, since approximately 8.30am.

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.

Flooding is causing dangerous conditions on parts of the A9 and A96, Traffic Scotland has warned.