TRANSPORT

Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

A lifeboat was scrambled from North Kessock last night after a yacht’s engine failed.

Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

The public are invited to watch the start of what promises to be a head-turning procession between Dingwall and Thurso. Here’s the plan…

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

Emergency services including three Inverness fire units and a heavy rescue unit attend crash, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.

Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

ScotRail says a broken down train on the Highland Mainline will cause “major disruption” for passengers through this morning.

Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

An NC500 landmark visitor centre has highlighted their motorhome waste disposal facilities on offer, as tourist season begins.

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on railway services in the north Highlands seem to have been dashed by rail chiefs.

Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

Woman shares how CalMac staff went the extra mile so family could “make it to the wake in time to say goodbye” at family member’s funeral.

Highland visit from Great Britain XVI steam train on Kyle line

An NC500 railway route has seen a visit from an extraordinary steam train, The Great Britain XVI.

A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

Essential improvement works on the A9 near Inverness are set to begin on Tuesday for nine nights.

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

The news comes as the company posted an operational loss of £4.9m in its latest annual report.

Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

Train services to and from Inverness have been hit by a combination of flooding, a shortage of train drivers and signalling failures

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

British Transport Police responded to an incident in Easter Ross on Saturday and ScotRail has warned of the dangers of trespassing on the railway.

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.

Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

Major roadworks on the A9 which were paused over the Easter break are set to restart tonight, road engineers have warned.

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.

TRANSPORT

Yacht engine failure sparks launch of RNLI Kessock lifeboat

Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

Dingwall start and public invite for Highland Historic Commercial Vehicle Road Run

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

A9 closed after three vehicle collision north of Tore Roundabout on Black Isle

Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

Broken down train causing “major disruption” for morning ScotRail services between Inverness and Glasgow and Edinburgh

Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?

Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

Highland visit from Great Britain XVI steam train on Kyle line

Highland visit from Great Britain XVI steam train on Kyle line

A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

A9 works planned for Daviot junction will bring 9 days of night-time delays

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

CalMac ferry maintenance costs almost double to £36.5m in just six years

Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

Rail chaos as flooding, train driver shortages and signalling failures hit Highland services

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

‘Teens on railway line’ spark worry and a danger warning from ScotRail

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

UPDATE: Storm Kathleen gales warning for Highlands extended by Met Office

Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

Major A9 roadworks on the Black Isle to resume following Easter pause

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

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