Road conditions Scotland
Traffic and road conditions for major routes and single-track roads in the Highlands.
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Road conditions on the A9, A82, and single-track routes can change quickly with weather and incidents. This page surfaces Traffic Scotland data so you can see current traffic, roadworks, and closures before driving in the Highlands, to Skye, or through Speyside and the Cairngorms.
Last updated 11 Feb 2026, 01:42
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- A9 – No current incidents
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Source: Traffic Scotland (mock) → - A82 – No current incidents
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Known trouble spots
- A9 – Slochd summit(Highlands)
Often affected by snow and ice in winter. Check Traffic Scotland before heading north.
- A82 – Glen Coe(Highlands)
Mountain weather can change quickly. Snow gates may close in winter.
- Bealach na Bà (Applecross)(Wester Ross)
Single-track, steep; not suitable for large vehicles or in poor weather. Check local conditions.
- A87 – Skye Bridge approach(Skye)
Can be busy in peak season. No toll.
- A939 (Cairngorms)(Cairngorms)
High-level route; can be closed or difficult in snow. Alternative A95 via Grantown.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does road conditions data come from?
- Road and traffic data is provided by Traffic Scotland. When the Traffic Scotland connector is enabled, you see live incidents, roadworks, and closures. Otherwise placeholder summaries are shown. Always confirm critical routes on traffic.gov.scot before travelling.
- Which roads are covered?
- Major routes such as the A9 (Inverness–Perth–Edinburgh), A82 (Fort William–Glasgow), and other trunk roads and single-track routes in the Highlands. You can filter by region: All, Highlands, Inverness, Skye, Cairngorms, and Speyside.
- What about single-track roads and winter travel?
- Single-track roads (e.g. Bealach na Bà, many NC500 and Skye routes) are especially weather-sensitive. Traffic Scotland and the Met Office give warnings for snow, ice, and high winds. In winter, check A9 Drumochter and high-level passes before setting out.
- How do I use this for a chauffeur or tour?
- Drivers can check this page and the known trouble spots section before the day. For chauffeur services from Inverness and guided tours to Skye, Speyside, and the Cairngorms, see our Chauffeur Inverness and Tours pages.
Chauffeur, tours & destinations
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