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NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

05 January 2025

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.


PICTURES: Wall collapse damages vehicles in busy Inverness car park

PICTURES: Wall collapse damages vehicles in busy Inverness car park

PICTURES: Wall collapse damages vehicles in busy Inverness car park

04 January 2025

Emergency services were called to Farraline Park Bus Station on Saturday morning after an incident which resulted in damage to cars.


‘Police incident’ diverting Inverness city centre buses, says Stagecoach

‘Police incident’ diverting Inverness city centre buses, says Stagecoach

‘Police incident’ diverting Inverness city centre buses, says Stagecoach

04 January 2025

A “police incident” is disrupting bus access to the Farraline Park station in Inverness, Stagecoach Highland has warned.


Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

04 January 2025

Delighted volunteers at a heritage railway are jumping for joy after their locos featured prominently in the smash BBC show The Traitors yet again.


North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

04 January 2025

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


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

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


Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

04 January 2025

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


REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

04 January 2025

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


New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

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


Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

03 January 2025

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


RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025

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


Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

Prominent 20mph speed limit critic calls on public to have their say

02 January 2025

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


Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

02 January 2025

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


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

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


FERGUS EWING: Constant and persistent questioning of the ‘powers that be’ is essential

FERGUS EWING: Constant and persistent questioning of the ‘powers that be’ is essential

FERGUS EWING: Constant and persistent questioning of the ‘powers that be’ is essential

02 January 2025

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


UPDATE: A832 Black Isle landslide-hit road now set to re-open tonight

UPDATE: A832 Black Isle landslide-hit road now set to re-open tonight

UPDATE: A832 Black Isle landslide-hit road now set to re-open tonight

31 December 2024

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.


Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

Landslip at Dunrobin cleared but Far North Line remains shut

31 December 2024

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.


PICTURE: Churning river washes away hillside near road to beauty spot

PICTURE: Churning river washes away hillside near road to beauty spot

PICTURE: Churning river washes away hillside near road to beauty spot

31 December 2024

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


Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

31 December 2024

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


Badenoch and Strathspey floods threat on roads increases

Badenoch and Strathspey floods threat on roads increases

Badenoch and Strathspey floods threat on roads increases

31 December 2024

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


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