Transport

High spring tides are hampering repairs to a sea-battered section of the Far North Line, passengers have been warned.

Rail passengers on the Far North Line were facing major disruption on Tuesday, after extremely high tides and waves damaged the line.

The line was closed between Brora and Helmsdale after the tracks in that area suffered coastal flood damage for the second time this winter.

Rail campaigners are hoping that improvements to the Far North Line can start before the end of the year after a "friendly and constructive meeting".

The Met Office warns that transport disruption from snow and ice is likely on Friday and Saturday in Caithness.

An elderly man spoke about perceived dangers and access issues at a controversial turning point in a dead-end street in Wick.

Highland Council has issued a road report after a yellow weather warning was put in place for Caithness today due to the wintry conditions.

Project is due to finish next Friday

Stagecoach has announced that none of its buses in Caithness are running this morning.

An encouraging rise in passengers using Wick airport is proof that local people are investing in the Aberdeen route, Raymond Bremner has said.

The line had been closed due to flooding.

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.

The Met Office warns that snow showers and ice will bring difficult driving conditions and transport disruption in Caithness today and tomorrow.

Highland Council has issued a road condition report for the region and highlighted the impact of negative temperatures in Caithness this morning.

Flooding continues to cause serious transport issues in and around Inverness with a major mop-up operation underway.

Committee members from the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club enjoyed a special day out at Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso.