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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.

Almost 16,000 homes in Scotland were already without power at lunchtime on Friday - with Storm Éowyn’s strongest winds pushing north.

Snow and ice warnings for the Highlands will remain active into Saturday with “hazardous driving conditions” forecast.

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

Highland Council has announced the closure of a number of schools and nurseries affecting thousands of youngsters today as Storm Eowyn strikes.

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.

Forestry and Land Scotland is urging motorists heading north on the A9 to plan for delays in their journey as roadside felling operations begin.

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.

Police are investigating after the sudden death of a man in Cromarty.

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.

Storm Eowyn is now expected to bring snow as well as winds of up to 80 mph to parts of the Highlands.

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