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Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

05 January 2025
Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

Ocean-crossing rowing challenge in sights of Black Isle woman

05 January 2025

The mighty Atlantic is in the sights of a Black Isle woman after she and three others announced plans to row the entire ocean for charity.


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025
‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.


‘Bridge issue’ closes road, warns Highland Council

05 January 2025
‘Bridge issue’ closes road, warns Highland Council

‘Bridge issue’ closes road, warns Highland Council

05 January 2025

A “bridge issue” has closed one of the roads linking a Ross community to a busy trunk road.


PICTURES: Wall collapse damages vehicles in busy Inverness car park

04 January 2025
PICTURES: Wall collapse damages vehicles in busy Inverness car park

PICTURES: Wall collapse damages vehicles in busy Inverness car park

04 January 2025

Emergency services were called to Farraline Park Bus Station on Saturday morning after an incident which resulted in damage to cars.


‘Police incident’ diverting Inverness city centre buses, says Stagecoach

04 January 2025
‘Police incident’ diverting Inverness city centre buses, says Stagecoach

‘Police incident’ diverting Inverness city centre buses, says Stagecoach

04 January 2025

A “police incident” is disrupting bus access to the Farraline Park station in Inverness, Stagecoach Highland has warned.


Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

04 January 2025
Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

Railway volunteers’ delight as BBC One smash Traitors steams up

04 January 2025

Delighted volunteers at a heritage railway are jumping for joy after their locos featured prominently in the smash BBC show The Traitors yet again.


North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

04 January 2025
North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

04 January 2025

A part of the North Coast 500 will remain closed due to snow until at least Monday, motorists have been warned.


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025
Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


PICTURES: Walker airlifted to safety after wintry rescue

04 January 2025
PICTURES: Walker airlifted to safety after wintry rescue

PICTURES: Walker airlifted to safety after wintry rescue

04 January 2025

A hillwalker was airlifted to safety after getting into difficulty in the snowy mountains of Wester Ross.


Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

04 January 2025
Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

Yacht engine failure in strong winds sparks RNLI rescue near Chanonry Point

04 January 2025

RNLI lifesavers came to the rescue of two people after a yacht suffered engine failure near Chanonry Point in strong winds.


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025
Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.


New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025
New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.


‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

31 December 2024
‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

‘Significant’ new house building vow made amid Highland housing crisis

31 December 2024

Plans to drive forward “significant new housing” in the Highlands will be unveiled early in 2025, a major housing society has vowed.


Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

31 December 2024
Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

31 December 2024

A number of road closures have been confirmed in locations dotted around the Highlands. Here ares some of the known hotspots on Hogmanay morning.


A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024
A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.


Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024
Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.


Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Ross-shire, Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

31 December 2024
Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Ross-shire, Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

Hogmanay power cuts leave thousands of Ross-shire, Sutherland and Caithness residents without electricity

31 December 2024

Thousands of Highland residents were without electricity on Hogmanay after a string of power cuts in the north.


Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

31 December 2024
Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

Hogmanay ferry services hit by weather cancellations in the Minch and Pentland Firth

31 December 2024

Ferry passengers hoping to travel on Hogmanay were facing major disruption after cancellations on several routes.


‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

31 December 2024
‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

31 December 2024

More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in the Highlands and Moray on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.


A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

31 December 2024
A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

A9 and A96 affected by flooding, warns Traffic Scotland

31 December 2024

Flooding is causing dangerous conditions on parts of the A9 and A96, Traffic Scotland has warned.


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