Transport

The council is ‘trying to recoup the costs’ of resurfacing the Coop car park in Thurso by fining motorists who overstay two hours.

A crash has closed the A9 in both directions near Dornoch in Sutherland with emergency services at the scene.

A four-day blitz on dangerous driving on the A9 by Police Scotland has led to 291 offences being detected.

Moves are under way to promote the “world-class” railway line in Caithness and Sutherland as a sustainable travel choice for residents and tourists.

Wick’s provost talked of her delight in seeing how road resurfacing works have progressed in Wick ahead of the Gala Week parade on Saturday.

More than 10 flights have been impacted so far.

Northbound and southbound lanes of the A9 at Tain have reopened.

Northbound and southbound lanes are closed.

Wick’s provost Jan McEwan praised road workers delivering major improvements to Wick’s town centre and said traffic delays will be well worth it.

Train commuters are being warned of changes to ScotRail services in the Highlands after a pay dispute resulted in a shortage of drivers.

Parts of the Highlands will be hit by heavy rain with potential impacts to travel and infrastructure, according to the Met Office.

Bus users will now be able to purchase Highland Council bus tickets through a dedicated app.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for slow-moving and heavy rain leading to impacts on travel and infrastructure across Caithness.

An archive picture in the Groat brought back happy memories for one elderly motorist in Wick when he saw the car he sat his test in back in 1959.

The A9 was closed both ways for a short time on Thursday afternoon following a crash near Dunrobin Castle.

Police Scotland is still looking for information on a traffic incident which happened in Wick a fortnight ago.

Ahead of the refurbishment of the badly potholed Co-op car park in Thurso, a local wit has created a video lampooning its crater-like surface.

A new voluntary £40 pass for campervanners & motorhome owners visiting the Highlands has sparked heated reaction from residents and travellers alike.

Alex Cole-Hamilton says ‘people are rediscovering their Lib Dem traditions as they ‘miss that quality representation’.

A new voluntary scheme has launched aimed at encouraging campervanners visiting the region to contribute towards the cost of tourist infrastructure.