Highland Council issue update on Plockton landslide

The Highland Council have given an update on the condition of a footpath and road, following a landslide on Monday (February 5) due to heavy rain seen across the region.

The landslide occured at Camas An Arbhair in Plockton, taking down a whole lampost and fencing.

• New haven for Plockton Inn as hotel group moves to expand offering in 'jewel of the Highlands'

• Firefighters tackle blaze in Dingwall

• Water cut in Beauly area investigated by Scottish Water

Highland Council have now issued an update on the condition of Camas An Arbhair, stating that the street's road is now open, but a short section of the footway remains closed.

The council said: "Our street-lighting team has already been on-site and have isolated power to the lighting column.

"Post and rail fencing will be erected to fence off the drop."

Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print.