Torridon

'Unusual' avalanche season due to a lack of snow

Scotland's avalanche information service says it has been one of its strangest seasons yet.

Mild, wet and windy weather - and now heavy snow - have been a feature of the latest season.

The red deer stag was known for walking up to visitors in a car park in Torridon.

The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has recorded a provisional figure of 169 avalanches.

Images from Scotland's highest mountains, taken by the Scottish Avalanche Information Service

Conservation charities say a rollout of 4G masts is rushed and risks mountain landscapes.

The Scottish Avalanche Information Service has recorded more than 150 avalanches since mid-December.

Parts of the country have seen snow and freezing temperatures since the start of the week.

Police fear walkers are being given a false sense of security by the scarcity of snow at lower levels.