The line between Brora and Helmsdale was closed on Monday after spring tides washed away rock armour.

The A9 in Caithness and Sutherland was badly affected by wintry weather on Wednesday.

Large sections of the coastal protection were washed away during stormy weather and high tides.

Services between Inverness and Wick have been hit after parts of the wall were washed away.

Marine Scotland says their number are rising and they could out-compete native fish species for food.

Police and safety camera staff carried out a crackdown on motoring offences at the weekend.

A project hopes to build the first of the ancient drystone towers in 2,000 years.

A selection of images from around the country on the day with the shortest period of daylight.