Travel Conditions Scotland
Roads, weather, flooding, power, and ferries – one place to check before you travel in the Highlands.
North dashboard (Highlands)
View all ScotlandBefore you set out on the A9, single-track routes, or island ferries, check roads, weather, and disruptions in one place. This hub pulls together official sources – Traffic Scotland, Met Office, SEPA, SSEN, and ferry operators – so you can see at a glance what might affect your journey in the Highlands, Skye, Speyside, and the Cairngorms.
Last updated 10 Feb 2026, 23:49
Top 5 things affecting travel in Scotland today
Tuesday 10 Feb
Live warnings, outages, and road updates plus route and winter advice. When feeds are quiet we still show known trouble spots and guidance.
- A9 – No current incidentsNote
Traffic Scotland data requires approval. Check Traffic Scotland for live updates.
Source→ - Engineering works – Highland Main LineNote
Planned works may affect services between Perth and Inverness. Check ScotRail for dates.
ScotRail / National Rail
- Check ferry sailingsAdvice
CalMac, NorthLink and other operators can cancel or delay sailings in high winds. Confirm your crossing on the operator’s site before travelling.
More→ - Known trouble spotsAdvice
A9 – Slochd summit; A82 – Glen Coe. Check Traffic Scotland and local conditions before using these routes.
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Data from Met Office, Traffic Scotland, SSEN, SEPA, and ferry/rail sources. Always confirm with official sources before travelling.
North quick checks
Key corridors and winter routes. Links to cameras, roads, snow gates, and ferries.
Filter by region on each subpage. Data is aggregated from Traffic Scotland, Met Office, SEPA, SSEN, and ferry operators. For chauffeur and tour planning, see our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
- What travel conditions can I check here?
- This hub aggregates roads and traffic (Traffic Scotland), weather and warnings (Met Office), flooding (SEPA), power outages (SSEN), rail disruptions, Inverness Airport flights, and Scottish ferry links. Use the quick links to dive into each category and filter by region where available.
- How often is the conditions data updated?
- Data is revalidated periodically (typically every few minutes). Each section shows a 'last updated' time. For critical decisions, always confirm with the official source (e.g. Traffic Scotland, Met Office) before travelling.
- Can I use this for chauffeur or tour planning?
- Yes. Drivers and planners use this for route checks and client updates. We also offer a dedicated drivers-only conditions page with operational notes, known trouble spots, and route corridors. For chauffeur services and guided tours from Inverness, see our Chauffeur Inverness and Tours pages.
- Which regions can I filter by?
- On roads, weather, flooding, power outages, ferries, and travel-impact news you can filter by: All, Highlands, Inverness, Skye, Cairngorms, and Speyside. Flights and rail are shown for Inverness and the Highlands as a whole.
- Where do I get live ferry sailings and rail times?
- We link to the operators (e.g. CalMac, NorthLink, ScotRail, National Rail). Sailings and timetables are on their sites; we do not provide real-time ferry or train times, only disruption summaries where data is available.
Chauffeur, tours & destinations
Plan your Highland trip with a dedicated driver or a guided tour. We run from Inverness to Skye, Speyside, the Cairngorms, and beyond.