People urged to check weather conditions before travelling
Scotland’s Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop urged people to check conditions before travelling.
She said: “Motorists will face difficult driving conditions, so it’s vital people plan ahead if they have to travel to see if their route is impacted by the weather.
“Travellers should check the latest information before they set off, drive to the conditions and follow Police Scotland travel advice.”
ScotRail is also advising customers to plan ahead and check their journeys before travelling today. It said some lines will close from 6pm on Friday due to forecast wind gusts and heavy rain, with no replacement transport.
The affected routes are, Mallaig to Fort William; Fort William to Crianlarich; Inverness to Aberdeen; Inverness to Wick/Thurso; Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh; and Perth to Inverness.
It said that on all other routes, speed restrictions will be introduced from 7pm until the end of service, to ensure the safety of customers and staff.