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Why school kids are trailblazing a ‘walking bus’ in this Ross-shire town

Why school kids are trailblazing a ‘walking bus’ in this Ross-shire town

Why school kids are trailblazing a ‘walking bus’ in this Ross-shire town

20 February 2025

‘It’s great to get an extra chance to chat to the children - although they are not too happy with my suggestion for a singalong on the route!’


‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

‘Extremely substandard’ road visibility could scupper kirk revamp plans?

19 February 2025

"Severely" poor road visibility could scupper plans to transform a disused Black Isle kirk - unless developers fund speed reduction measures.


Parts of Muir of Ord to Conon Bridge to get resurfaced along with streets in Dingwall

Parts of Muir of Ord to Conon Bridge to get resurfaced along with streets in Dingwall

Parts of Muir of Ord to Conon Bridge to get resurfaced along with streets in Dingwall

16 February 2025

Dingwall and Seaforth councillors agree £324,799 budget for road repairs and maintenance.


Highlands Council says region is too big and too remote to cut speed limit for cars but backs raising it for HGVs

Highlands Council says region is too big and too remote to cut speed limit for cars but backs raising it for HGVs

Highlands Council says region is too big and too remote to cut speed limit for cars but backs raising it for HGVs

13 February 2025

In its formal response councillors backed the view of officials the road network in the north is too big.


UPDATE: A9 closed after lorry fire south of Aviemore – no casualties

UPDATE: A9 closed after lorry fire south of Aviemore – no casualties

UPDATE: A9 closed after lorry fire south of Aviemore – no casualties

13 February 2025

The A9 remains closed near Aviemore after a lorry caught fire blocking the Inverness to Perth route early this morning.


BREAKING: A9 closed near Aviemore after vehicle fire

BREAKING: A9 closed near Aviemore after vehicle fire

BREAKING: A9 closed near Aviemore after vehicle fire

13 February 2025

A vehicle fire has closed the A9 near Aviemore.


Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

12 February 2025

Plans to install new glamping pods near a Black Isle beauty spot have raised fears about public safety if they go ahead.


Highland Council rejects Scottish Government plans to cut speed limit for cars but backs increasing it for HGVs

Highland Council rejects Scottish Government plans to cut speed limit for cars but backs increasing it for HGVs

Highland Council rejects Scottish Government plans to cut speed limit for cars but backs increasing it for HGVs

10 February 2025

The response cites ‘significant length of national speed limit road network and remoteness’ of the area.


PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

PICTURES: Classic locos delight fans on visit to Inverness

10 February 2025

Fans of classic trains turned out to welcome ‘old friends’ when a loco type once common on Highland lines returned to the region on a special tour.


Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

Motorcycle MOT test business plan for industrial estate site

10 February 2025

A motorcycle MOT garage could be set to open on an Easter Ross industrial estate after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

A9 Dornoch Bridge closed due to ‘road traffic incident’

09 February 2025

A “road traffic incident” has closed the Dornoch Bridge in both directions, Traffic Scotland was warning on Sunday night.


One taken to hospital after A9 crash

One taken to hospital after A9 crash

One taken to hospital after A9 crash

08 February 2025

One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the A9 near the Dornoch Bridge yesterday.


Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

Second day of Far North Line rail disruption due to staff illness

08 February 2025

Staff illness has sparked train cancellations on the Far North Line for the second day in a row.


A835 Tarvie ‘corkscrew’ sees 10-year high in collisions

A835 Tarvie ‘corkscrew’ sees 10-year high in collisions

A835 Tarvie ‘corkscrew’ sees 10-year high in collisions

08 February 2025

A seven-mile stretch of the A835 which runs from Gorstan Junction to Contin Junction is renowned locally for being prone to collisions.


Tom and Luke Stoltman in limelight - both sides of the border

Tom and Luke Stoltman in limelight - both sides of the border

Tom and Luke Stoltman in limelight - both sides of the border

08 February 2025

Our readers shared their thoughts on a memorable weekend for Luke and Tom Stoltman - and on Highland Council’s purchase of a coach company.


A835 roadworks south of Contin - all you need to know

A835 roadworks south of Contin - all you need to know

A835 roadworks south of Contin - all you need to know

07 February 2025

The dates of the planned work and times when traffic disruption will take place have been shared.


BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

BREAKING: 3 vehicle collision partially closes A9 at Dornoch Bridge

07 February 2025

A three-vehicle crash has partially closed the A9 at Dornoch Bridge.


A9 crash motorist reported for ‘road traffic offences’

A9 crash motorist reported for ‘road traffic offences’

A9 crash motorist reported for ‘road traffic offences’

07 February 2025

A motorist has been reported for "road traffic offences" after a three-vehicle crash on the A9 on Thursday.


Invergordon traffic congestion after three-vehicle A9 smash

Invergordon traffic congestion after three-vehicle A9 smash

Invergordon traffic congestion after three-vehicle A9 smash

06 February 2025

Police said that at least one injured person was being treated by the Scottish Ambulance Service.


UPDATE: A9 clear in Easter Ross after crane, van and car collide

UPDATE: A9 clear in Easter Ross after crane, van and car collide

UPDATE: A9 clear in Easter Ross after crane, van and car collide

06 February 2025

The A9 in Easter Ross is clear again after a three vehicle crash involving a car, van and crane.


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