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Thurso pupils’ school trip hit by rail cancellation

Thurso pupils’ school trip hit by rail cancellation

Thurso pupils’ school trip hit by rail cancellation

29 June 2024

A Thurso primary’s end-of-term trip to a nature reserve was almost scuppered after the train they planned to take failed to run.


Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

Furious Highland passengers slam luggage chaos on British Airways flights between Heathrow and Inverness

26 June 2024

Furious Highland airline passengers have slammed airport baggage chaos that left people stranded without their luggage after jetting into Inverness.


Altnabreac Railway Station could reopen within weeks after ‘progress’ on access

Altnabreac Railway Station could reopen within weeks after ‘progress’ on access

Altnabreac Railway Station could reopen within weeks after ‘progress’ on access

25 June 2024

Rail services to a mothballed Highland station could resume within weeks after significant “progress” on safe access for maintenance staff.


Dualling A9 as far north as Nigg among election promises as battlegrounds drawn

Dualling A9 as far north as Nigg among election promises as battlegrounds drawn

Dualling A9 as far north as Nigg among election promises as battlegrounds drawn

25 June 2024

SNP, Labour and Tories lay out plans that would impact north in their mission to win votes.


Man dies in A9 crash between Inverness and Perth

Man dies in A9 crash between Inverness and Perth

Man dies in A9 crash between Inverness and Perth

24 June 2024

The driver of one of the motorcycles, a 63-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.


Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

21 June 2024

A male motorcyclist was hospitalised after a crash on the A9 at Berriedale Braes last night (June 20).


Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

Cape Wrath minibus operator fixes Britain’s ‘deepest pothole’ himself after two-week council blitz

20 June 2024

Britain's "deepest" pothole has been repaired - with a huge metal plate.


Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

Trains cancelled between Inverness and Elgin and on the Far North line

19 June 2024

Passengers travelling between Inverness, Wick and Elgin will face major disruption today due to several train cancellations.


SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

18 June 2024

The SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Rosshire has been taken to task for mistakenly putting up election posters on the A9 road at Dunbeath.


Ten Highland drivers arrested for drink and drug driving

Ten Highland drivers arrested for drink and drug driving

Ten Highland drivers arrested for drink and drug driving

17 June 2024

Ten drink drivers and four drug drivers were arrested by officers in various locations including Inverness.


Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

17 June 2024

Highland Council has just announced that the long-awaited A836 Naver Bridge replacement work is confirmed to start on August 1.


Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

17 June 2024

A man was arrested after a car left the road on the A9 near Georgemas yesterday afternoon (June 16).


Highland MSP raises fears over motorhome drivers

Highland MSP raises fears over motorhome drivers

Highland MSP raises fears over motorhome drivers

16 June 2024

Jamie Halcro Johnston has raised his fears over motorhomes in the Highlands with the minister


NC500 drivers reminded by police to ‘respect other road users’ after biker’s appeal

NC500 drivers reminded by police to ‘respect other road users’ after biker’s appeal

NC500 drivers reminded by police to ‘respect other road users’ after biker’s appeal

15 June 2024

The police reminder comes after a motorcyclist had her trip cut short due to a motorhome driver with “no common sense”.


Airline accused of ‘not caring about Wick’ after late cancellation

Airline accused of ‘not caring about Wick’ after late cancellation

Airline accused of ‘not caring about Wick’ after late cancellation

13 June 2024

A frustrated passenger has accused Eastern Airways of “not caring about Wick” after the cancellation of a flight to Aberdeen at the end of last week.


Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

Average speed camera mast locations revealed for A836

13 June 2024

The location of average speed cameras on the A836 west of Thurso has been revealed by Transport Scotland.


Deadline looms for public consultation on improving transport in Highlands and Islands

Deadline looms for public consultation on improving transport in Highlands and Islands

Deadline looms for public consultation on improving transport in Highlands and Islands

12 June 2024

The deadline is looming for people to give their views on a 20-year vision to improve transport in the Highlands and Islands.


Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

Airline security restrictions reintroduced at Highland airports

11 June 2024

Airline passengers have been warned that restrictions on liquids in hand luggage have been reintroduced at Highland airports.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wind and showers failed to keep people from visiting this classic vehicle mix at Groats

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wind and showers failed to keep people from visiting this classic vehicle mix at Groats

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wind and showers failed to keep people from visiting this classic vehicle mix at Groats

10 June 2024

Classic cars mingled with other vintage vehicles including tractors at a colourful show at John O’Groats on Sunday.


A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

A9 road closures to affect motorists near Helmsdale and Berriedale

10 June 2024

Overnight road closures will affect the A9 later this month when resurfacing works take place in Caithness and Sutherland.


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