Police have launched an investigation after human remains were discovered on the Isle of Raasay.
The grim discovery was made on Sunday afternoon around 4.40pm in a wooded area near Top Road on the island.
Identification is still to take place, however, the discovery could be related to the disappearance of 73-year-old Alistair Lovie on the island last year.
The dementia sufferer was reported missing on Sunday March 31 2019 with numerous services deployed in the days and weeks following his disappearance, however, he was never traced.
He is described as 5ft 10ins, medium build with brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen he was wearing a black jacket, jeans, a black cap, a blue shirt and a red jumper.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 4:40pm on Sunday August 23 2020, police received a report human remains had been discovered in a wooded area near Top Road, on the Isle of Raasay.
“Emergency services are in attendance and inquiries are ongoing.
“In respect of whether this is missing person Alistair Lovie – inquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the person and officers are liaising with his family and will update them with any relevant information.”
