Transport

A lack of progress in reopening a Highland railway station that was temporarily shut in a row over access, is “concerning”, say local politicians.

Travellers on the A882 heading into Watten from the west may think they’ve taken a wrong turn thanks to the efforts of a prankster.

This week’s letters include a response to claims over SSEN Transmission’s planning record, as well as concerns after a series of train cancellations

A former champion of Gaelic culture and language is taking up a new role to help improve public transport in the Highlands.

A spate of cancellations due to lack of crew during the Easter break is ‘a blow to Highland businesses’ at the start of the tourist season.

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.

A councillor criticises the local authority for the “diabolical” state of roads and thinks overtime for workers may be a solution.

Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.

Services between Inverness and Wick are being cancelled today due to a shortage of train crew.

Heavy vehicles are destroying pavements in Watten but there are ‘no easy answers’ to the problem, according to a local roads campaigner.

The price of an air fare between Wick and Aberdeen is to rise from next month due to "prevailing economic conditions."

The yellow weather warning comes into effect on Tuesday.

Members of the Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club handed over two charity cheques totalling £7000 to local good causes at the Norseman Hotel

A Victorian cottage near Wick railway station is in the process of being demolished to make way for the transportation of wind turbine parts.

The announcement that the Scottish Government is to continue its support for the Wick-Aberdeen air service for another year, was very welcome.

A Scottish Government minister has said Highland Council must make "every effort" to increase passenger numbers flying between Wick and Aberdeen.

Emily Williams said winning the award was a 'lovely surprise'.

An application is under consideration with Highland Council's planning department for a battery energy storage system at Glengolly Farm near Thurso.