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New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

New Highland yellow weather warning issued by Met Office

22 October 2023

A fresh weather warning has been issued for the Highlands by the Met Office.


PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

PICTURE: Scale of Storm Babet flooding raises fears of Highland railway disruption into working week

22 October 2023

A question hangs over whether some Highland railways will return to normal for the start of the working week after Storm Babet's impact was revealed.


'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Caithness and Sutherland, warns Sepa update

'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Caithness and Sutherland, warns Sepa update

'Significant Storm Babet flood disruption likely' in Caithness and Sutherland, warns Sepa update

21 October 2023

'SIGNIFICANT' flood disruption is likely in Caithness and Sutherland as Saturday progresses, Sepa has warned amid heavy rain linked to Storm Babet.


Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Highland residents without electricity

Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Highland residents without electricity

Third day of Storm Babet power cuts leaves hundreds of Highland residents without electricity

21 October 2023

Hundreds of Highland residents were without electricity on Saturday morning as Storm Babet continues to wreak havoc.


A9 flooding closes road with cars stranded in standing water

A9 flooding closes road with cars stranded in standing water

A9 flooding closes road with cars stranded in standing water

21 October 2023

The road is closed in both directions between Alness and Tomich due to flooding, with the carriageway completely submerged near to the Tomich Café.


Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

Landmark ruling on rape cases a 'seismic change', says Highland charity chief executive

20 October 2023

The chief executive of Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland has said the landmark ruling is a welcome development.


WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Caithness amid Storm Babet

WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Caithness amid Storm Babet

WATCH: Fresh amber warning issued by Met Office over fears of 100mm of rain in Caithness amid Storm Babet

20 October 2023

A new amber warning has been issued for parts of Caithness and Sutherland amid forecasts of up to 100mm of rain in places.


Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your brave child of the year

Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your brave child of the year

Highland Heroes 2024: Nominate your brave child of the year

20 October 2023

Show your support for the bravest kids in the Highlands


Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

Further power cuts leave hundreds of Highland residents without electricity as Storm Babet rages on

20 October 2023

There were wide power cuts reported in parts of Sutherland, with further incidents reported to the south of Inverness and south of Aviemore.


190 miles three times a week? Caithness teenager plots road to success at Ross County

190 miles three times a week? Caithness teenager plots road to success at Ross County

190 miles three times a week? Caithness teenager plots road to success at Ross County

20 October 2023

Ethan Kevill knows the road towards first-team recognition at Ross County is long and winding – and strewn with hazards.


Power cuts hit Caithness communities as engineers work to restore network

Power cuts hit Caithness communities as engineers work to restore network

Power cuts hit Caithness communities as engineers work to restore network

19 October 2023

Power outages are being reported in Dunnet and elsewhere in Caithness as Storm Babet is affecting power supplies across the Highlands.


Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

Fundraising bandmates to play in Tongue and Wick as part of LeJog 2 LeGig challenge

19 October 2023

Two musicians will be performing in Sutherland and Caithness as they approach the end of a fundraising bike ride from Land's End to John O’Groats.


Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

Police issue 'do not travel' warning as Storm Babet intensifies

19 October 2023

People are being urged not to travel within or to areas covered by a red 'danger to life' warning, and have advised caution in amber and yellow areas.


Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

19 October 2023

The Met Office updated its forecast on Storm Babet and extended warnings until the end of Saturday to cater for ongoing rain across eastern Scotland.


Caithness-Orkney ferry services hit by storm forecast

Caithness-Orkney ferry services hit by storm forecast

Caithness-Orkney ferry services hit by storm forecast

18 October 2023

Ferries between Caithness and Orkney face severe disruption over the next few days due to the impact of Storm Babet.


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

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.


Scottish Government 'forgets' Caithness in Storm Babet traffic advice web page

Scottish Government 'forgets' Caithness in Storm Babet traffic advice web page

Scottish Government 'forgets' Caithness in Storm Babet traffic advice web page

18 October 2023

Neither Caithness – or Highland as the council area – get name checked among areas facing an amber weather warning on new Traffic Scotland webpage.


Storm Babet sparks rare red 'danger to life' warning from Met Office as north and east Scotland brace for deluge

Storm Babet sparks rare red 'danger to life' warning from Met Office as north and east Scotland brace for deluge

Storm Babet sparks rare red 'danger to life' warning from Met Office as north and east Scotland brace for deluge

18 October 2023

The Met Office has also upgraded rain warnings for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire to amber; after issuing a revised red alert in the Grampians.


Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

Highland Council roads team 'put on stand-by' ahead of Storm Babet

18 October 2023

The council said its roads department is preparing itself to respond to flooding incidents when the storm hits.


WATCH: Storm Babet weather warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

WATCH: Storm Babet weather warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

WATCH: Storm Babet weather warning upgraded to amber by Met Office

17 October 2023

A separate yellow warning for rain elsewhere in northern Scotland has also been extended and now covers a large swathe of the Highlands and Moray.


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