Transport

As I travel around the region, I often experience the limited transport choices in Highland.

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.

A chemical spill near Inverness train station is causing cancellations this morning.

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.

A French teenager travelling Europe with no money and living off people’s goodwill is stuck in limbo at Wick airport as he seeks a flight to Iceland.

Eight of Scotland’s 10 least used railway stations are located in the north Highlands - including the least used in the country.

Passengers are advised that this week’s severe weather has had a substantial impact on air services between Wick and Aberdeen.

Storm Bert will bring strong winds to the Caithness coast for a time on Saturday, which may cause some disruption, warns the Met Office today.

An active snow and ice warning for the Highlands has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the region.

Firefighters from Wick were called out as a precaution after a van carrying parcels and mail was involved in an accident on the A9 in Caithness.

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

The Met Office says snow and ice will likely result in difficult travelling conditions and possible power cuts in Caithness.

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.

Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.

With snow affecting routes around the county, Highland Council has issued a winter road conditions report for today (Tuesday, November 19).

Unite the union says this pay dispute should send a warning that workers must be properly valued.

The Met Office warns of snow and ice for Caithness until Wednesday, which could cause disruptions on roads and rail.

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across Caithness.

Roads teams covering Caithness and the north are ready to get into action as temperatures drop this winter.