Transport

£1.5m painting work lasting 22 weeks will get underway on the Kessock Bridge next month, Transport Scotland has announced.

The ‘cowboy style’ operation was slammed by Dingwall Councillor Sean Kennedy who was also stung when the machines were out of order.

Two men have appeared in court following a crash on the A82 involving an alleged stolen vehicle when a police constable was seriously injured.

Two men have been charged after a car chase on the A82 ended in a crash that left a police officer seriously injured in hospital.

Rail lines in the Highlands and Moray have reopened after being hit by Storm Éowyn at the weekend - with some disruption expected to continue today.

Train services across the Highlands continue to be affected today in the wake of Storm Éowyn.

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

Rail travellers across Scotland will have to wait until at least noon tomorrow (Saturday) for a resumption of services.

Two British Airways flights between Inverness and Heathrow have been cancelled as Storm Eowyn closes in on the Highlands.

Storm Éowyn has forced the closure of the A9 at Dornoch Bridge to high-side vehicles.

Storm Eowyn’s first dramatic effects are already being felt in the Highlands this morning in the shape of a wipe-out of transport services.

It is hoped if the deal goes through it could cut the £25 million school transport bill and boost public transport.

Storm Éowyn’s severe gales could cause coastal flooding in Wester Ross, residents have been warned.

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.

Highland Council has announced that it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited.,

Approval for a £6m EV hub, shop and restaurant in North Kessock has delighted the developer but “bitterly disappointed” some in the community.

A driver has been charged with road traffic offences after a crash on the A9 at the Munlochy junction.

The A9 just north of Inverness is fully open again after a crash earlier today.

A crash has partially blocked the A9 north of Inverness at the turn-off for Munlochy.