Alastair Dalton

The driver's cab and front section of the High Speed Train in the Carmont crash is in the bottom right of the picture, partially concealed by undergrowth. (Photo by John Devlin)

Stonehaven train crash deaths 'might realistically' have been avoided

The ferry Glen Rosa, subject to controversial delays and cost increases, undergoes painting and maintenance work in dry dock at Dales Marine, Greenock Picture: Jane Barlow

Eight years late, and now a new convenient reason to delay Glen Rosa Alastair Dalton

The Loch Indaal ferry – which has been undergoing sea trials – and two others are now owned by CMAL (CMAL/PA)

Second delay to a brand new CalMac ferry announced in 24 hours

Ferguson Marine has no work after the Glen Rosa ferry is handed over to CalMac. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Hugely late Glen Rosa ferry delayed another 2 months to February

Exclusive Delayed sea trials cast doubt on Glen Rosa being finished by Christmas

A delivery rider on a pavement in Glasgow city centre on Friday (Photo by John Devlin/The Scotsman)

My biggest irritation when cycling is not what you think Alastair Dalton

From Scotland on Sunday to hosting greatest cycling event in Edinburgh

Scotland's weather: Storm Boelo to shut 7 rail lines amid 80mph winds

The Tour de France is coming to Edinburgh as the Capital becomes the first ever Scottish location to host the Grand Départ of the historic race.

Explainer Tour de France 2027 in Scotland: Everything you need to know

Start of the Tour de France through Edinburgh city centre revealed

Scotland's first staffed night bus 'hubs' launched to boost safety

A delivery rider on a pavement in Glasgow city centre on Friday (Photo by John Devlin/The Scotsman)

Biggest crackdown on illegal e-bike use launched by Police Scotland

New ferry link between Aberdeen and Iceland proposed

The Scotsman’s Transport Correspondent Alastair Dalton on Clarence Drive in the Hyndland area of Glasgow where the main carriageways but not cycle lanes have been resurfaced

Appalling state of cycle lanes is roads apartheid Alastair Dalton

Flying instructor, 80, who died in plane crash with boy, 16, named

Every islander to be paid wind farm 'dividend' under bold new proposal

Island tunnels: 'UK government must back 'transformative potential'

Woman who sexually assaulted man on train in Glasgow - witness appeal

Tree sculpture tribute to navvies who built 125-year-old Mallaig line

Winter flights to European capitals unveiled by Ryanair from Edinburgh

150 jobs in aviation boom around once-threatened Prestwick airport

Passengers who play music on their phones’ loudspeakers can be a real nuisance (Picture: Hans Lucas)

Train and bus companies must act over scourge of noisy passengers Alastair Dalton

Aircraft distress signal after runway incident at Edinburgh Airport

Loganair admits 'ridiculous' fares claim made to MSPs was 'incorrect'

Exclusive Rail chief saved from paralysis in climbing fall by 'absolute miracle'

In this situation, the pedestrian has right of way, not the car (Picture: Andrew O'Brien)

Drivers' ignorance of law change is potentially lethal for pedestrians Alastair Dalton

Drivers tracked by AI cameras face fines for dropping litter on roads

Scotland's most disliked major station toilets - and here's why

Exclusive Edinburgh Airport condemned as 'disorganised, unwelcoming shambles'

How far £2 could get some bus passengers when fare cap is extended

Loch Indaal

Further delay and cost rise to complete CalMac's next Turkish ferry

The ship in service with the Pakistan Navy as PNS Tariq

Race to return Falklands warship to Clyde as heritage attraction

Passengers have to walk on and off the Isle of Mull ferry via the car deck

CalMac passenger injury and delay fears after ferry gangway scrapped

Tulloch station in 2002

Nesting gulls trigger information blackout at Highland rail station

Orkney lifeboat that saved 308 people in toughest seas is safeguarded

Highland tourist mecca launches colour-coded network to boost cycling

Alastair Dalton on the Alyth Gravel Network

My amazing ride through stunning Perthshire on newly devised trails

Yard accused of 'self-congratulatory' news over hugely delayed ferry

Why Scotland's biggest inter-city bus firm rejected dynamic pricing

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton arrive at Tower Pier in London aboard Kalizma - built in Leith - in 1968

The Leith-built steam yachts treasured by stars like Elizabeth Taylor

Coastguard rescue officers will no longer receive payments under plans by UK authorities

UK set to push on with dropping hourly fee for coastguard volunteers

Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith's fight over tearoom in Highlands - and how saga ended
Community leader describes “gentle irony” of The Good Life actor’s involvement in planning dispute

Thunderstorms disrupt Edinburgh Airport flights

The Northern Lights captured in Tromso

First Scottish flights to 'Gateway to Arctic' to see Northern Lights

Fears that eye patients could go blind due to Loganair flight cuts

Bus firm Ember unveils alternative to Scotland-wide £2 fare cap plan

Scottish road deaths fall to record low in a non-Covid year

Prestwick Airport was bought by the Scottish Government for a nominal £1 in 2013 to avert its closure. Picture: John Devlin

Strike threat at Prestwick Airport averted by pay deal for 400 workers

Edinburgh Airport strike threat averted after pay deal for 400 staff

Poor transport a 'significant factor' in missed NHS appointments

Only minority support new Edinburgh tram line in consultation response

Anti-bus residents of posh suburb accused of bid to disrupt new route

Tourism boss calls for rapid funds for island firms amid ferry chaos

NC500 generates £100m - but also damage, litter and poor driving

'Hogwarts Express' Jacobite steam train finally returns to Highlands

New areas for booming Edinburgh Voi electric bike hire scheme revealed

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