Transport Scotland

We are the national transport agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport.

See @trafficscotland for latest travel updates.

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

📢 Have your say on updated route option designs for the proposed #A75 Springholm and Crocketford bypasses.

Public exhibitions and online information will be available later this month.

More info ➡️ https://t.co/rHHRDIjNv1

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

Procurement of the next Northern Isles Ferry Services contract is underway.

@StephenFlynnSNP welcomes publication of the contract notice, with an estimated £850 million set to be invested in these services over ten years.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/fRBGkkl8C4

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

Further step towards delivery of #A9Dualling programme as @StephenFlynnSNP announces £1.94 billion contract notice.

This investment in the #A9 will benefit Highland communities by boosting jobs, skills and economic growth.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/iKQN3LtxM0

[Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland]

⚠️YELLOW WEATHER WARNING⚠️

The @metoffice has issued a YELLOW weather alert for ⛈️THUNDERSTORMS⛈️ today across parts of Scotland.

It is in effect from 3pm until 10pm today (Tuesday 02/06)

Please #TakeCare on the roads this evening.

Details: https://t.co/Vep7PWqfT2

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️

Thunderstorms across parts of Scotland

Tuesday 15:00 – 22:00

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

👷 Three weeks of engineering work worth £6m will begin on the Far North Line at the end of the day on Sunday, 7 June, with trains returning on Monday, 29 June.

@transcotland | @ScotRail
https://t.co/ZSIQuvscuf

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

⚡ The North Clyde railway lines around Glasgow are a crucial part of our railway.

We've begun a £20m multi-year project to upgrade sections of the overhead wires. First powered up in 1960, it was the first electrified main-line railway in Scotland.
https://t.co/qEv60868iO

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

⚠️ New CCTV footage shows young people trespassing on the railway in Inverness at South Kessock level crossing.

We urge everyone to respect the railway and never engage in dangerous behaviour like this. One risk can have life-changing consequences.

https://t.co/86OYvoDlCA

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

🚨 A safety appeal has been issued after CCTV captured teenagers trespassing on the railway in Inverness.

Two separate incidents were recorded at the South Kessock pedestrian level crossing within the space of a week.
https://t.co/86OYvoDlCA

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

There is a very high risk of wildfires in Eastern Scotland from Friday, 29 May to Monday, 1 June.

Taking simple steps can help reduce the risk and prevent severe damage.

Learn more - https://t.co/XTUmuJf3e2

#NoHarmlessFires

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

Today @StephenFlynnSNP visited the @trafficscotland National Control Centre.

Mr Flynn met resilience staff and heard how they plan to help #KeepScotlandMoving during a busy summer including:

🔹 @Glasgow_2026
🔹 @edintfest
🔹 @TRNSMTfest

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/GrXL5VyJ9A

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

🔥There is a very high risk of wildfires in this area on Thursday, 28 May.

Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. Taking simple precautions can help prevent devastating damage.

🔗Learn more - https://t.co/IOZ2VijyXs

#NoHarmlessFires

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

#A9Dualling

From 28 May, a new temporary realignment of the #A9 will be introduced north of Tomatin. Layout expected to remain in place until late 2026.

🔹 Temporary overnight traffic signals 27 May
🔹 Convoy system in place
🔹 7pm – 6am

Full details ➡️ https://t.co/fdzmyoKhpK

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

Meet the new Cabinet ⬇

Individuals who are newly appointed to Cabinet will be Cabinet Secretaries-designate until their appointment is formally agreed to by @scotparl and approved by His Majesty King Charles III.

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[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

John Swinney has been formally sworn in as First Minister of Scotland.

He took the Official Oath in front of the Lord President and other senior judges at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

⏱️ It's timetable change day across Scotland's Railway!

Did you know we're responsible for coordinating and validating timetables right across GB?

No matter which operator you travel with, take a moment to check your usual journeys for any tweaks - visit https://t.co/bzD9e6TNDL

[Scottish Islands Passport @IslandsPass]

Transport Scotland are looking for visitors to Coll, Colonsay, Iona, Kerrera, Lismore, Mull or Tiree to complete a survey to help understand how they use the ferry service and their experiences and satisfactions with it. The information gathered will help inform the Community..

[Scottish Fire and Rescue Service @fire_scot]

There is an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland from today until Saturday, 2 May.

We know many people across Scotland will be wanting to enjoy the good weather across the bank holiday weekend. We ask that everyone does so responsibly.

#NoHarmlessFires

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy

🚦 One night of overnight temporary traffic signals
📍 Dalmagarry realignment
🗓️ 24 April

Full details ➡️ https://t.co/FnUD1UEDaS

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

#A9Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie

The planned works requiring traffic signals on the #A9, near Faskally, from Monday 13 April have been rescheduled.

Revised dates will be provided in due course. A 30mph speed restriction remains in place.

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

#A9Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie

Overnight temporary traffic signals on #A9, near Faskally, for 11 nights from 13 April.

30 mph speed restriction until 24 April.

Full details ➡️ https://t.co/FyDehtTpAf