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More than 400 ‘concern for person’ incidents at Kessock Bridge in last 6 years

The stats were released via a Freedom of Information request.

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Figures show 89 offences recorded in Highlands and Islands during last year's festive period

Ferry cancellations announced as Arctic blast set to return from north

Several sailings of the Ullapool-Stornoway ferry have been cancelled due to strong northerly winds and sea swells.

Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Widespread and ongoing train disruption was caused by a diesel leak that left signalling staff feeling ill from the fumes, it has emerged.

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop said there was an ambition to make Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.

Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

The exhibition, which features a treasure trove of photos of the line from times gone by, was a big success when it was previously held in Thurso.

Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

Modest driver from Easter Ross says he’s simply doing the job he loves.

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

Disruption is set to hit transport across the Highlands and Moray, with extreme weather brought by Storm Bert prompting reduced speed on train lines.

Sutherland has Scotland’s quietest railway station - but is it one near you?

Eight of Scotland’s 10 least used railway stations are located in the north Highlands - including one in Sutherland which is the quietest.

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert will bring 70mph gales, snow, rain and localised flooding as a rapid thaw sets in this weekend.

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

An active snow and ice warning for the Highlands has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the region.

A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

Snow has closed a key Sutherland road linking the north coast to the south of the county.

Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

The Highlands’ most famous mountain pass will be closed overnight after being hit by heavy snow.

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.

Bus and train services hit as heavy snow disrupts transport in the north Highlands

Heavy snow is causing significant disruption for bus and train travellers in the north Highlands.

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More than 400 ‘concern for person’ incidents at Kessock Bridge in last 6 years

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Police Scotland launch festive drink and drug-driving crackdown after 89 offences in Highlands

Ferry cancellations announced as Arctic blast set to return from north

Ferry cancellations announced as Arctic blast set to return from north

Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Oil spill fumes behind railway chaos after signalling staff left feeling unwell

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Speed limit on A9 single-carriageway sections could be cut to 50mph

Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

Far North Line’s 150-year history to be celebrated at special exhibition in Inverness

Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

Ullapool 961 route bus driver hailed for overcoming blizzard challenge

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

WEATHER UPDATE: Travel disruption expected on trains, roads and ferries in the Highlands and Moray

Sutherland has Scotland’s quietest railway station - but is it one near you?

Sutherland has Scotland’s quietest railway station - but is it one near you?

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

A836 closed in Sutherland after articulated lorry blocks road amid wintry weather

Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

Renowned Highland mountain pass closed overnight by heavy snow

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

Bus and train services hit as heavy snow disrupts transport in the north Highlands

Bus and train services hit as heavy snow disrupts transport in the north Highlands

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