The body of a woman has been found on a beach in the Highlands.
Police made the grim discovery at around 8.30am this morning (January 30).
The beach is located close to Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club.
Officers stated that the woman "remains unidentified" and is described as being late-teens to early-30s.
They added that she was wearing black Gap trousers.
Officers are now appealing for members of the public to assist with their investigation.
Detective Sergeant Bryan Ronald of CID in Inverness stated that the death was being treated as unexplained at this time.
He said: “Enquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances surrounding the death.
“I would appeal to anyone who has not had contact with a family member or friend and are growing concerned regarding their whereabouts to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 0942 of January 30."
