Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.
The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.
A former champion of Gaelic culture and language is taking up a new role to help improve public transport in the Highlands.
Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.
Heavy snow could cause disruption in the Highlands overnight tonight, the Met Office has warned - with the alert extending as far north as Daviot.
Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.
AIDA Cruises’ arrival of the AIDAdiva in port of Invergordon today (April 3) marks the beginning of the highly-anticipated cruise liner season.
ScotRail have confirmed that lines south of the Highland capital have reopened however disruption is expected to continue throughout the day.
CalMac CEO, Robbie Drummond is to step down from his role, with the ferry company citing the “real challenges” faced by island communities.
Scottish Water engineers were left with egg on their face after having to rip up a street just days after repairing a burst main.
