Transport

Caithness is bracing for gales after a yellow warning was issued for the Northern Isles and Pentland Firth.

Traffic was diverted around the scene of a road traffic accident near Thurso this morning after a lorry had come off the A9.

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Damage caused by Storm Jocelyn will disrupt all of today's train services between Inverness and the Central Belt today.

A ban prohibiting pavement parking will be enforced across the Highlands from next month.

A new police report shows that the Highlands recorded the highest number of drug driving offences across Scotland in December.

With reports of fallen trees blocking the A9 at Berriedale and schools being closed, Storm Jocelyn certainly made an impact in Caithness.

Highland Council forwarded a bulletin in which it stated that a number of schools or nurseries are closed today as a result of Storm Jocelyn.

Train services in Scotland remain suspended this morning until the rail lines have been checked in the wake of Storm Jocelyn.

With parts of the Highlands brace for winds of up to 70 mph, ScotRail has halted all of its train services this evening.

Caithness residents are urged to have their say over the new 20mph speed limits in online consultation that is due to close next week.

Public urged to take part in consultation about rolling out the 20mph speed limit across the Highlands as deadline nears.

Strong winds forecast to continue have prompted the decision.

Train travellers are being strongly advised to check their journeys in advance after “extraordinary damage” from Storm Isha closed lines.

ScotRail is advising customers that all services across the country will be suspended from 7pm tomorrow (Tuesday) as Storm Jocelyn arrives.

Network Rail Scotland has warned that further serious railway disruption is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday after Storm Jocelyn arrives.

The Met Office issues an Amber Warning for Caithness on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Wick weather watcher Keith Banks sent in a report on the gale force winds experienced across the far north this morning with Storm Isha.

Police Scotland has warned drivers to travel only if necessary after Storm Isha brought strong winds overnight.

No train services are running this morning in Scotland until rail lines have been inspected as Storm Isha hit the UK.