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Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

12 February 2024
Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

Coastal flooding risk sparks warnings in Moray Firth amid high spring tides and strong winds

12 February 2024

Alerts are in place for the Moray, Dornoch, Cromarty and Beauly Firths, with heightened warnings in place in Sutherland and Moray.


Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

10 February 2024
Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

Road near Muir of Ord distillery to close for engineering works

10 February 2024

A 200 metre section of road that runs from Muir of Ord to Aultgowrie will close to traffic next week for engineering work, Highland Council has said.


Highland rail campaigners raise concerns during 'constructive' meeting with transport minister

10 February 2024
Highland rail campaigners raise concerns during 'constructive' meeting with transport minister

Highland rail campaigners raise concerns during 'constructive' meeting with transport minister

10 February 2024

The Friends of the Far North Line raised concerns over Highland Mainline journey times and the need for investment in lines north of Inverness.


3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

09 February 2024
3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

3 rounds of engineering works to cause train disruption on Highland Mainline

09 February 2024

Rail passengers travelling from the Highlands to the central belt are being warned to expect several days of disruption in the coming weeks.


'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

09 February 2024
'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

'The hospice was there for mum – now it's our turn to give back'

09 February 2024

When Melanie Maclennan and Karen MacDonald take to the fashion catwalk for charity this weekend it will be in memory of a dearly-missed loved one.


4 days of roadwork disruption on A82 in Inverness

09 February 2024
4 days of roadwork disruption on A82 in Inverness

4 days of roadwork disruption on A82 in Inverness

09 February 2024

Motorists using one of the main roads into Inverness will face disruption next week when underground utility survey work take place.


UPDATE: Loch Ness-side road to reopen following landslide

08 February 2024
UPDATE: Loch Ness-side road to reopen following landslide

UPDATE: Loch Ness-side road to reopen following landslide

08 February 2024

A Loch Ness-side road that was hit by a fresh landslide will reopen later today after successful clean-up operations.


Fresh landslide hits Loch Ness-side road, Highland Council warns

08 February 2024
Fresh landslide hits Loch Ness-side road, Highland Council warns

Fresh landslide hits Loch Ness-side road, Highland Council warns

08 February 2024

A Loch Ness-side road has closed again after a further landslip on the route, Highland Council has warned.


Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

08 February 2024
Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

08 February 2024

Engineers are investigating after water supplies in parts of the Beauly area were cut on Thursday morning.


Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

07 February 2024
Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

07 February 2024

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.


THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024
THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

THIRD snow warning issued by Met Office amid forecast for up 20cm of snowfall this weekend

07 February 2024

Disruptive snow looks set to impact the Highlands into the weekend after the Met Office issued another yellow warning ­– their third in a day.


Met Office issues second yellow warning for snow in the Highlands

07 February 2024
Met Office issues second yellow warning for snow in the Highlands

Met Office issues second yellow warning for snow in the Highlands

07 February 2024

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.


'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits the Highlands

07 February 2024
'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits the Highlands

'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snow hits the Highlands

07 February 2024

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.


Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

07 February 2024
Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

07 February 2024

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.


'Significant concern' for welfare of missing Nairn OAP, say police

06 February 2024
'Significant concern' for welfare of missing Nairn OAP, say police

'Significant concern' for welfare of missing Nairn OAP, say police

06 February 2024

Officers say they are increasingly worried for the welfare of Patrick Mills (86), who went missing with his car on Monday. He has not been seen since.


Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

06 February 2024
Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

Snow and ice yellow warning issued for Highlands by Met Office

06 February 2024

Several inches of snow are possible in some places, amid forecasts for showers and ice across the region.


A82 remains closed following landslips while ground checked, Bear Scotland warns

06 February 2024
A82 remains closed following landslips while ground checked, Bear Scotland warns

A82 remains closed following landslips while ground checked, Bear Scotland warns

06 February 2024

The A82 between Inverness, Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston is to remain closed until further inspections of the ground are carried out.


Almost 30 projects awarded funding by Highland Council – including £76k for Inverness floral displays

05 February 2024
Almost 30 projects awarded funding by Highland Council – including £76k for Inverness floral displays

Almost 30 projects awarded funding by Highland Council – including £76k for Inverness floral displays

05 February 2024

Bus shelters, park improvements, a seagull project, and tourist ambassadors who welcome coach visitors to the city were also among recipients


£0.5m in funding awarded to 12 Inverness community regeneration projects

05 February 2024
£0.5m in funding awarded to 12 Inverness community regeneration projects

£0.5m in funding awarded to 12 Inverness community regeneration projects

05 February 2024

Almost £500,000 worth of community regeneration funding has been awarded to groups and organisations in the Inverness area.


Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

05 February 2024
Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

Highland Mainline closed by flooding, ScotRail and Network Rail confirm

05 February 2024

Flooding at Kingussie has forced the closure of the line between Inverness and Perth.


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