Options for bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland considered, peers told
Transport officials have been asked to look at various options for a bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed in the Lords.
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Varadkar: Bridge to Scotland worth examining but UK must pay for it
Ireland’s premier has said he will not dismiss the idea of building a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland, but insisted the UK must pay for it.
Local MP appeals to Westminster for ‘vital’ bridge repair funds
The UK government has been urged to intervene to help Aberdeenshire repair its stricken roads network.
Bridge in Aberdeenshire closed for months after wall is destroyed by mystery driver
A bridge in rural Aberdeenshire will be closed for months, causing locals a "massive inconvenience", after a mystery vehicle destroyed a wall.
‘Ecstatic celebration’ as Scottish Government confirms it will pay for repair of Lossiemouth bridge
The Scottish Government has confirmed that it will fund the repair or replacement of a seaside Moray bridge.
Community invited to have say on closure of key Deeside bridge
Residents of two Deeside communities who have been separated by an eight-mile diversion due to a bridge closure will have the opportunity to make their voices heard at two public meetings.
Seven-mile trek for visitors to reach Lossiemouth beach after council suddenly seals off bridge
Council engineers have sealed off the bridge to Moray's busiest beach after increased use during the recent sunny weather left it unsafe.
Work to begin on crucial Keith pipe bridge
Scottish Water is starting work in Keith to upgrade a crucial pipe bridge that crosses the River Isla next week.
Glencoe accident hot spot to be upgraded in £1.5million project
An accident hot spot in the Highlands is due to be upgraded and the road widened in a £1.5 million project.
Tunnel or bridge to connect one of Scotland’s busiest car ferry routes
A tunnel or bridge is the “likely long-term” solution to connect Corran and the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
Motorists facing eight mile detour after dangerous north-east bridge closed
Motorists are facing an eight mile detour after a north-east bridge had to be closed due to structural defects.
Busy Moray bridge reduced to one lane after ‘dangerous’ structural issue uncovered
A busy Moray bridge that has been pegged for a major refurbishment has been reduced to one lane for the next three weeks.
Aberdeen academic draws up bridge plans between Scotland and Northern Ireland
A stunning vision for multi-billion-pound bridges between Scotland and Northern Ireland has received the backing of some of the UK's top politicians.
Historic bridge faces ‘significant’ emergency closure after lorry closure
A historic Aberdeenshire bridge has been shut for emergency repairs after yet another crash with a lorry.
Contract awarded for new bridge linking Inverness Campus and the city’s retail park
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a contract that will see the design and construction of a new public transport bridge linking the Inverness Campus with the city’s retail and business Park.
Scotland’s unsafe bridges include Bridge of Dee and an A87 crossing
Transport bosses have published a list of weak bridges on trunk roads across Scotland.
Lossiemouth group launch fundraising campaign to save ageing bridge
A Lossiemouth group has launched a campaign to raise £10,000 to save an ageing bridge.
Criche Bridge fully opened to traffic on the road to the isles
A newly constructed bridge around eight miles west of Glenfinnan has opened to traffic following 10 months of construction works.
Police appeal after wooden bridge is dismantled in Skye
Police on Skye are appealing for information after a wooden bridge was dismantled on a public path near Portree.
Bridge plans at level crossing where two teenagers died
Plans are progressing to build a replacement bridge at a Highland level crossing where two teenagers were killed in a crash a decade ago.
Road blocked after bridge partly collapses in Aberdeenshire
Motorists are facing disrupted journeys after an Aberdeenshire bridge partly collapsed and forced the closure of a countryside road.
Lane blocked on A96 after car smashes into bridge and lands on its side
Motorists are facing tailbacks in a Moray town after a car skidded from the road and crashed into a bridge.
Man knocked unconscious by falling timber at AWPR site
A worker on the Aberdeen bypass was taken to hospital with head injuries after a falling piece of timber cracked his hard hat apart and knocked him unconscious.
Council makes bollards promise after widow’s fury
The council has pledged to fully restore the bollards on a historic River Don crossing within a week after provoking fury by removing them for the Great Aberdeen Run.
Village on brink of economic boost
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Did the Earth move for you? Earthquake strikes Highland community
An earthquake has struck a scattered Highland community.
Council could build new £5million bridge to link neighbouring towns
The future of the twin towns of Banff and Macduff may be safeguarded by replacing a historic bridge with a new £5million crossing.
Footbridge connecting Banffshire communities to be replaced
Two footbridges, connecting a brace of north-east communities, will be replaced early this year.
Moray distillery raises a glass to opening of “unique” structure
Staff at an historic Moray distillery have toasted the opening of a scenic new attraction.
New Dee crossing could cost up to £70million
A new bridge over the River Dee could cost up to £70million, it has emerged.
New “sky walk” for the Highlands’ Via Ferratta
Visitors to Scotland's first Via Ferrata are being invited to take a walk on the wild side on a new "sky walk" above a Highland waterfall.
One man’s crusade to solve flooding on Moray bridge
A Moray man's crusade to resolve flooding on a busy Keith bridge has paid off with work now being successfully completed to fix damaged drains.