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Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

Railway hit by fresh flooding just hours after reopening, ScotRail confirms

07 February 2024

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.


50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

07 February 2024

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.


Met Office issues ANOTHER yellow warning for snow in Caithness

Met Office issues ANOTHER yellow warning for snow in Caithness

Met Office issues ANOTHER yellow warning for snow in Caithness

07 February 2024

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.


'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snows hit Highland roads

'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snows hit Highland roads

'Take care' plea to motorists after overnight snows hit Highland roads

07 February 2024

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.


Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

Far North Line reopens after earlier landslip blocked section between Dingwall and Inverness

07 February 2024

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.


Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

06 February 2024

The Met Office warns that snow showers and ice will bring difficult driving conditions and transport disruption in Caithness today and tomorrow.


Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

06 February 2024

Highland Council has issued a road condition report for the region and highlighted the impact of negative temperatures in Caithness this morning.


FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

FLOODS LATEST: Major transport issues and mop-up operation begins

06 February 2024

Flooding continues to cause serious transport issues in and around Inverness with a major mop-up operation underway.


Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

05 February 2024

Committee members from the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club enjoyed a special day out at Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso.


Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

05 February 2024

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for wintry weather and icy patches on roads and pavements in the far north tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6).


Further travel woes as Highland roads closed following heavy rain

Further travel woes as Highland roads closed following heavy rain

Further travel woes as Highland roads closed following heavy rain

05 February 2024

Motorists are being warned of various road closures in the Highlands following heavy rain.


12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

12 flood warnings in force across the Highlands amid heavy rain and weather alerts

05 February 2024

A dozen flood warnings were in place across the Highlands on Monday morning after heavy and persistent rain drenched the region overnight.


'Fantastic' response from emergency services and Caithness people during snow storm, says Thurso community councillor

'Fantastic' response from emergency services and Caithness people during snow storm, says Thurso community councillor

'Fantastic' response from emergency services and Caithness people during snow storm, says Thurso community councillor

04 February 2024

Great community spirit shown during the adverse, wintry weather


Caithness 'left to crumble' as MSP calls for more cash to help fix £233m roads backlog

Caithness 'left to crumble' as MSP calls for more cash to help fix £233m roads backlog

Caithness 'left to crumble' as MSP calls for more cash to help fix £233m roads backlog

03 February 2024

A Highland MSP claims that people in the Highlands are being ignored as the far north is left to crumble.


170mm of rain to bring flooding and travel disruption to Highlands, Met Office warns

170mm of rain to bring flooding and travel disruption to Highlands, Met Office warns

170mm of rain to bring flooding and travel disruption to Highlands, Met Office warns

02 February 2024

Yellow warning issued amid fears 'persistent' rain will cause travel disruption and flooding in western and central parts of the Highlands.


Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

Train services between Inverness and Caithness hit by staff shortages

01 February 2024

A shortage of train crew is causing disruption to train services between Caithness and Inverness.


Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

31 January 2024

Jamie Stone MP has called on Highland Council to ring-fence funding for road improvements ahead of its upcoming budget.


Investment in transport infrastructure is vital for far north development, Scottish Minister is told

Investment in transport infrastructure is vital for far north development, Scottish Minister is told

Investment in transport infrastructure is vital for far north development, Scottish Minister is told

31 January 2024

Caithness Chamber representatives outline concerns to Fiona Hyslop


More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

30 January 2024

ScotRail plans to more than triple its number of body worn cameras in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour on its rail network.


85mph gale warning for Caithness and Sutherland extended by Met Office

85mph gale warning for Caithness and Sutherland extended by Met Office

85mph gale warning for Caithness and Sutherland extended by Met Office

30 January 2024

Storm force winds are set to batter more of the far north on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned after extending a yellow alert for gales.


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