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Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023
Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023

Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.


Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023
Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.


WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023
WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.


A82 partially reopens after trees cleared in wake of Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023
A82 partially reopens after trees cleared in wake of Storm Gerrit

A82 partially reopens after trees cleared in wake of Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

The reopening of the road between Spean Bridge and Invergarry means traffic can move north and south again, using a detour via the A87 and A887.


Police 'increasingly concerned' over safety of man missing for a week

28 December 2023
Police 'increasingly concerned' over safety of man missing for a week

Police 'increasingly concerned' over safety of man missing for a week

28 December 2023

Officers say they are increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing 66-year-old man who has not been seen since December 21.


48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023
48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

48-hour wait for all Storm Gerrit power cuts to be resolved, customers warned

28 December 2023

Almost 8000 homes across Scotland were still without power shortly before lunch on Thursday & some may have to wait up to 48 hours to be reconnected.


PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

28 December 2023
PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

28 December 2023

The teams working tirelessly to clear a major Highland trunk road of fallen trees have released pictures highlighting the scale of the task they face.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023
'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


Storm Gerrit tree falls force closure of second stretch of A82 south of Loch Ness

27 December 2023
Storm Gerrit tree falls force closure of second stretch of A82 south of Loch Ness

Storm Gerrit tree falls force closure of second stretch of A82 south of Loch Ness

27 December 2023

The section between Fort Augustus and Invergarry is the second stretch north of Fort William to be closed by fallen trees on Wednesday.


PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023
PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.


PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023
PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A82 and A9

27 December 2023

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.


Ullapool ferries hit by Storm Gerrit weather disruption, warns CalMac

27 December 2023
Ullapool ferries hit by Storm Gerrit weather disruption, warns CalMac

Ullapool ferries hit by Storm Gerrit weather disruption, warns CalMac

27 December 2023

Storm Gerrit has forced the cancellation of multiple ferry sailings in the Minch, CalMac has warned.


UPDATE: A9 reopens following three-vehicle crash

26 December 2023
UPDATE: A9 reopens following three-vehicle crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens following three-vehicle crash

26 December 2023

In an update at 4.15pm, Traffic Scotland said disruption was "easing" following recovery of the vehicles from the crash scene near Blair Atholl.


'Multi-vehicle crash' closes A9 in both directions, says Traffic Scotland

26 December 2023
'Multi-vehicle crash' closes A9 in both directions, says Traffic Scotland

'Multi-vehicle crash' closes A9 in both directions, says Traffic Scotland

26 December 2023

Traffic Scotland has advised drivers to use alternate routes following the crash near the House of Bruar.


Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023
Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

Storm Gerrit to bring 80mph gales to the Highlands

26 December 2023

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.


No trains on Kyle line until January 4 following Christmas flooding, passengers warned

26 December 2023
No trains on Kyle line until January 4 following Christmas flooding, passengers warned

No trains on Kyle line until January 4 following Christmas flooding, passengers warned

26 December 2023

Bus replacement services are being organised from December 27, but these are still being sourced and passengers are advised to check their journeys.


Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

26 December 2023
Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

Snow, ice and heavy rain spark fresh Met Office weather warnings

26 December 2023

The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.


CHRISTMAS PAST: Black Isle railway, snow drifts and hunt for a monster

25 December 2023
CHRISTMAS PAST: Black Isle railway, snow drifts and hunt for a monster

CHRISTMAS PAST: Black Isle railway, snow drifts and hunt for a monster

25 December 2023

Fundraising drives to enable folk to access a famous beauty spot and news that a new railway line was soon to be operational also feature.


New railway station already one of Highlands' busiest

25 December 2023
New railway station already one of Highlands' busiest

New railway station already one of Highlands' busiest

25 December 2023

The Highlands' newest railway station is already one of its busiest, delighted transport chiefs have revealed.


Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023
Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

Snow, ice and heavy rain warnings spark speed restrictions and possible disruption on Highland railway lines

23 December 2023

Speed restrictions will be in force on all Highland lines until 9am on Christmas Eve amid ongoing Met Office weather warnings.


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