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Northbound lane of Kessock Bridge closed due to crash

Northbound lane of Kessock Bridge closed due to crash

Northbound lane of Kessock Bridge closed due to crash

16 June 2023

The collision happened at around 8.30am today.


Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

Work could have started on four sections of the A9 but Transport Scotland left them languishing

16 June 2023

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'that four sections of the A9 could have been dualled' but were not is 'completely unsatisfactory.'


Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

Greens slammed for ‘disgusting’ A9 death comments as they refuse to back dualling

16 June 2023

Campaigner Laura Hansler lashed out at Greens transport spokesman Mark Ruskell and Highland MSP Ariane Burgess


MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

MP Drew Hendry's concerns about 'deep sense of frustration and fear' over the A9

15 June 2023

He reached out to transport minister Fiona Hyslop seeking an early meeting about dualling


FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

FOCUS ON A9: Tomatin to Moy dualling cost to rise?

15 June 2023

Ministers who ditched the Tomatin to Moy dualling section because it “did not make economic sense” likely took a decision that will cost more.


FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

FOCUS ON A9: Call for memorial to victims

15 June 2023

A safety campaigner has said politicians won't be allowed to hide A9 deaths "in a drawer".


FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

FOCUS ON A9: 'Lives lost due to political failures'

15 June 2023

An A9 safety campaigner has articulated how many Highlanders feel about the A9 dualling failure – that more lives will be lost as a result.


Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

Nowhere to hide as A9 fiasco is finally exposed amid government failings and contract catastrophes

15 June 2023

The A9 is now at the top of the political agenda with Douglas Ross holding up The Inverness Courier to make his point.


Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

Highland Cross saved after transport crisis averted at 11th hour

15 June 2023

AN 11th hour crisis which had threatened to derail the Highland Cross has been averted after Highland Council helped to plug a transport shortage.


Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

Highland Cross 'working flat out' after transport crisis

15 June 2023

Organisers are desperately seeking alternative transport for more than 130 participants after a bus company pulled out just three days from the start.


110 vehicles stopped by police in Ross-shire community in visitor safety awareness push

110 vehicles stopped by police in Ross-shire community in visitor safety awareness push

110 vehicles stopped by police in Ross-shire community in visitor safety awareness push

15 June 2023

More than 100 vehicles at a Ross-shire visitor hotspot were stopped by police as part of an awareness campaign to boost safety on busy roads.


'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

'Let other drivers past', motorhome tourists reminded during police stops in the Highlands

15 June 2023

Officers stopped and checked 110 vehicles, a "high volume" of which were motorhomes, caravans and hire cars during an operation in Kyle of Lochalsh.


A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

A9 dualling failure laid bare as shovel ready sections ditched

15 June 2023

Scottish Government is accused of an 'unwillingness' to provide funding as Laura Hansler slams 'utter disregard and disrespect' to victims.'


Easter Ross civic trust spotlight on man who left his mark on the Highlands

Easter Ross civic trust spotlight on man who left his mark on the Highlands

Easter Ross civic trust spotlight on man who left his mark on the Highlands

14 June 2023

The man who changed the face of the Highlands with his engineering prowess is the subject of the next talk at Tain and Easter Ross Civic Trust.


Academy Street in Inverness set to be closed for more than 10 days from next week for gas works

Academy Street in Inverness set to be closed for more than 10 days from next week for gas works

Academy Street in Inverness set to be closed for more than 10 days from next week for gas works

14 June 2023

GAS connection works will cause disruption to traffic in Inverness city centre as a main street will be closed for almost two weeks.


Roadworks set to begin to make A9 Munlochy junction right-turn ban permanent

Roadworks set to begin to make A9 Munlochy junction right-turn ban permanent

Roadworks set to begin to make A9 Munlochy junction right-turn ban permanent

14 June 2023

Work will begin at the start of July to permanently close the right-turn onto the A9 from the B9161 Munlochy junction.


Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

Experienced MSP Fiona Hyslop is made the new transport minister

13 June 2023

She will report to Mairi MacAllan who is made the cabinet secretary for transport, net zero and just transition


Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

Government highlights completed central belt projects to explain A9 dualling delay

13 June 2023

It also admits procurement issues after a top industry body slammed the 'glacial pace' of A9 work


Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

Are Scottish Government money woes at root of ‘glacial’ pace on A9 work?

12 June 2023

An industry body says contractors suspect funding led to delays and Transport Scotland is considered the UK's 'worst client.'


Shocking catalogue of driving offences on Ross-shire and Sutherland roads over weekend

Shocking catalogue of driving offences on Ross-shire and Sutherland roads over weekend

Shocking catalogue of driving offences on Ross-shire and Sutherland roads over weekend

12 June 2023

'I urge drivers to think about not only themselves but others who are using the road network too.'


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