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#A9Dualling Overnight traffic management between Rotmell Junction and Ballinluig including: 🔹 lane closure 🔹 temporary traffic signals 🔹 convoy working For two weeks from 15 June Full details ➡️ transport.gov.scot/traffic-u…
Traffic management update. A9 Dualling: Reduced lane width and overnight traffic management.

ALT Traffic management update. A9 Dualling: Reduced lane width and overnight traffic management.
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After a visit to the Western Isles, meeting local communities and businesses, @StephenFlynnSNP thanks @CalMacFerries for making it possible. Aboard the #MVLochSeaforth on the Stornoway to Ullapool route, the Transport Secretary met staff and enjoyed a tour of the vessel.
Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo with CalMac staff on the bridge of the MV Loch Seaforth.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo with CalMac staff on the bridge of the MV Loch Seaforth.

Exterior shot of the MV Loch Seaforth viewing deck.

ALT Exterior shot of the MV Loch Seaforth viewing deck.

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn is shown the controls of the MV Loch Seaforth.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn is shown the controls of the MV Loch Seaforth.

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Today @StephenFlynnSNP met with Stornoway Port Authority. As part of the visit, Mr Flynn met with the port’s Chief Executive to hear how they are supporting local economic growth.
Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo with Alex MacLeod, Chief Executive of Stornoway Port Authority. They are wearing hi-vis clothing and hard hats and there is a freight tanker behind them.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo with Alex MacLeod, Chief Executive of Stornoway Port Authority. They are wearing hi-vis clothing and hard hats and there is a freight tanker behind them.

Transport Secretary Steohen Flynn smiles as he chats with Alex MacLeod, Chief Executive of the Stornoway Port Authority.

ALT Transport Secretary Steohen Flynn smiles as he chats with Alex MacLeod, Chief Executive of the Stornoway Port Authority.

Transport Secretary talks with Port Authority staff on location at Stornoway Port.

ALT Transport Secretary talks with Port Authority staff on location at Stornoway Port.

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#EV charge points like this one on #SouthUist are funded through @scotgov's £10 million Rural and Island Infrastructure Fund. The fund is expanding public charging across rural and island communities, ensuring no one is left behind as EV uptake grows ⚡🚗 @StephenFlynnSNP
Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo next to a public charge point on South Uist.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo next to a public charge point on South Uist.

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⛴️@stephenflynnSNP en route to Berneray aboard the @CalMacFerries MV Loch Portain this morning. Yesterday the Transport Secretary was in Benbecula, meeting local businesses and communities to hear their views on ferry services.
Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo on the viewing deck of the MV Loch Portain. Western Isles scenery in the background.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo on the viewing deck of the MV Loch Portain. Western Isles scenery in the background.

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Today, @StephenFlynnSNP met the new Chair of the Ferries Community Board (FCB), Mary MacInnes, at @CSoilleir. The FCB plays a vital role in bringing island communities closer, and ensuring their views are reflected in strategic decision-making across the @CalMacFerries network.
Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo with Chair of the Ferries Community Board Mary MacInnes.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn poses for a photo with Chair of the Ferries Community Board Mary MacInnes.

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📢 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 ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/a75-…
Quote from Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn: "We are committed to improving safety, resilience and reliability for everyone who uses the A75, including freight operators.

ALT Quote from Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn: "We are committed to improving safety, resilience and reliability for everyone who uses the A75, including freight operators.

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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 ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/nort…
Quote from Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn: These services play a vital role for the communities of Orkney and Shetland. We remain committed to delivering reliable and robust ferry links for those who depend on them.

ALT Quote from Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn: These services play a vital role for the communities of Orkney and Shetland. We remain committed to delivering reliable and robust ferry links for those who depend on them.
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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 ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/194-…
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Traffic Scotland
@trafficscotland
Jun 2
⚠️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: bit.ly/4fhLssZ
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Met Office
@metoffice
Jun 2
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of Scotland Tuesday 15:00 – 22:00 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Network Rail Scotland@NetworkRailSCOT
Jun 2
👷 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 networkrailmediacentre.co.uk…

£6m upgrades on the Far North Line over three weeks in June

Network Rail is set to carry out major engineering work worth £6m on the Far North Line next month to help improve journeys on one of the Highlands’ most important transport routes. 

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Transport Scotland retweeted
Network Rail Scotland@NetworkRailSCOT
May 31
⚡ 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. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk…

Major £20m upgrade for Scotland’s original electrified railway

A £20m project is underway to upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway. 

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Transport Scotland retweeted
Network Rail Scotland@NetworkRailSCOT
May 29
⚠️ 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. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk…
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Network Rail Scotland@NetworkRailSCOT
May 25
🚨 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. networkrailmediacentre.co.uk…
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
@fire_scot
May 28
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 - ow.ly/r2Iy50Z4BTA #NoHarmlessFires
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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 ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/keep…
Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn talks to resilience staff at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn talks to resilience staff at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre.

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn smiles for a photo at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre. Many monitors in the background show live footage from Scotland's trunk road network.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn smiles for a photo at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre. Many monitors in the background show live footage from Scotland's trunk road network.

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn with Police Scotland resilience staff at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre.

ALT Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn with Police Scotland resilience staff at the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre.

Transport Secretary smiles on camera, on a sunny day with the South Queensferry Crossing in the background.

ALT Transport Secretary smiles on camera, on a sunny day with the South Queensferry Crossing in the background.

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Transport Scotland retweeted
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
@fire_scot
May 27
🔥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 - firescotland.gov.uk/news/ver… #NoHarmlessFires
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#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 ➡️ transport.gov.scot/traffic-u…
Traffic management update. A9 Dualling: Temporary realignment north of Tomatin.

ALT Traffic management update. A9 Dualling: Temporary realignment north of Tomatin.
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Transport Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgov
May 20
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. [1/9]
Meet the new Scottish Cabinet.

ALT Meet the new Scottish Cabinet.

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