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Storm Pia sparks ferry cancellations from Scrabster and Gills Bay

20 December 2023
Storm Pia sparks ferry cancellations from Scrabster and Gills Bay

Storm Pia sparks ferry cancellations from Scrabster and Gills Bay

20 December 2023

Ferry services in Caithness will face major disruption today and tomorrow as Storm Pia is set to hit the Highlands.


Ice disruption set to affect the Highlands as Met Office issues new yellow warning

06 December 2023
Ice disruption set to affect the Highlands as Met Office issues new yellow warning

Ice disruption set to affect the Highlands as Met Office issues new yellow warning

06 December 2023

Parts of the Highlands could see more travel disruption caused by the cold spell, with a yellow warning in place for this afternoon and tomorrow.


HIGHLAND HEROES 2024: Primary Teacher of the year winner

27 November 2023
HIGHLAND HEROES 2024: Primary Teacher of the year winner

HIGHLAND HEROES 2024: Primary Teacher of the year winner

27 November 2023

Education plays an important part in every community, and school staff has has a delicate and vital role to play in every child's development.


Police appeal after 19-year-old seriously injured in car crash near Wick

26 November 2023
Police appeal after 19-year-old seriously injured in car crash near Wick

Police appeal after 19-year-old seriously injured in car crash near Wick

26 November 2023

Road policing officers are looking for information after a man was seriously injured in a crash in Caithness yesterday afternoon.


UPDATE: Travel resumes on Inverness to Wick railway after crash causes closure of the line

25 November 2023
UPDATE: Travel resumes on Inverness to Wick railway after crash causes closure of the line

UPDATE: Travel resumes on Inverness to Wick railway after crash causes closure of the line

25 November 2023

The line between Inverness and Tain was reopened last night after a crash between a train and a car prompted the closure of the railway.


SEPA's predictions reveal mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

22 November 2023
SEPA's predictions reveal mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

SEPA's predictions reveal mixed picture on Highland bathing water quality for 2024 season

22 November 2023

The quality of bathing waters in the Highlands will see areas ranked from sufficient to excellent, according to forecasts issued by SEPA.


Repairs on Far North Line set to cause major disruption on trains between Inverness and Wick

01 November 2023
Repairs on Far North Line set to cause major disruption on trains between Inverness and Wick

Repairs on Far North Line set to cause major disruption on trains between Inverness and Wick

01 November 2023

Services on the line are set to be cancelled or revised as urgent work to repair damages caused by Storm Babet are set to last for a week.


High winds spark flood warnings on coastlines across the Highlands

29 October 2023
High winds spark flood warnings on coastlines across the Highlands

High winds spark flood warnings on coastlines across the Highlands

29 October 2023

Regional flood alerts were issued by SEPA across three areas in the Highlands, with four local flood warnings also in place.


New weather warning sparks train cancellations between Inverness and the Central Belt

27 October 2023
New weather warning sparks train cancellations between Inverness and the Central Belt

New weather warning sparks train cancellations between Inverness and the Central Belt

27 October 2023

ScotRail has announced that several routes will be disrupted between today and Sunday due to forecasts of heavy rain.


More than 1000 single-use cups 'saved' across the Highlands through reusable cups scheme

25 October 2023
More than 1000 single-use cups 'saved' across the Highlands through reusable cups scheme

More than 1000 single-use cups 'saved' across the Highlands through reusable cups scheme

25 October 2023

A new scheme aiming to tackle the use of single-use cups in the Highlands has reached a milestone after launching in April.


Trains between Inverness and Wick facing cancellations today after almost a week of disruption

25 October 2023
Trains between Inverness and Wick facing cancellations today after almost a week of disruption

Trains between Inverness and Wick facing cancellations today after almost a week of disruption

25 October 2023

ScotRail have announced that trains connecting Inverness and Wick are yet to return to regular service after almost a week of major disruption.


Halt on trains on two main Highland lines continues today

24 October 2023
Halt on trains on two main Highland lines continues today

Halt on trains on two main Highland lines continues today

24 October 2023

Work is ongoing to make the Wick and Kyle train lines safe after Storm Babet, with train commuters set for another day of disruption today.


Disruption to trains on Highland lines continues after Storm Babet

23 October 2023
Disruption to trains on Highland lines continues after Storm Babet

Disruption to trains on Highland lines continues after Storm Babet

23 October 2023

Two Highland train lines will face major disruption today as works are carried out to repair damages caused by Storm Babet over the weekend.


Storm Babet prompts closure of train lines across the Highlands tomorrow and Friday

18 October 2023
Storm Babet prompts closure of train lines across the Highlands tomorrow and Friday

Storm Babet prompts closure of train lines across the Highlands tomorrow and Friday

18 October 2023

Train services in the Highlands will be cancelled tomorrow and Friday as severe weather is expected to affect several north lines.


Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

11 October 2023
Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

11 October 2023

Residents across the Highlands are being encouraged to get in touch with the council's resilience team to help local communities be ready for winter.


Storm Agnes set to hit the Highlands with strong winds and rain today

27 September 2023
Storm Agnes set to hit the Highlands with strong winds and rain today

Storm Agnes set to hit the Highlands with strong winds and rain today

27 September 2023

The Met Office has warned of potential disruption as strong winds are set to reach the Highlands today.


New report exposes challenges of ‘absurd’ vaccination scheme across Highland communities

25 September 2023
New report exposes challenges of ‘absurd’ vaccination scheme across Highland communities

New report exposes challenges of ‘absurd’ vaccination scheme across Highland communities

25 September 2023

Analysis has exposed inefficiencies and challenges in the new health board-led delivery of vaccines across the Highlands.


Heavy rains set to cause major delays on Highland railways

18 September 2023
Heavy rains set to cause major delays on Highland railways

Heavy rains set to cause major delays on Highland railways

18 September 2023

The heavy downpours affecting the Highlands are expected to cause major disruption to train travels in the region this morning.


Tourism investment could benefit Highland tourism by £400m per year

13 September 2023
Tourism investment could benefit Highland tourism by £400m per year

Tourism investment could benefit Highland tourism by £400m per year

13 September 2023

A new study found that investing around £10m annually in regional tourism across the Highlands could return £400m annually to the region.


Tapestry work created by more than 600 Highland stitchers gets ready for Inverness Castle Experience

07 September 2023
Tapestry work created by more than 600 Highland stitchers gets ready for Inverness Castle Experience

Tapestry work created by more than 600 Highland stitchers gets ready for Inverness Castle Experience

07 September 2023

A community-led project which involved more than 600 stitchers is getting ready for display at the Inverness Castle Experience.


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