66-year-old cyclist found dead near Nairn

Police are investigating after a cyclist died on a single-track road.

The 66-year-old man was found unresponsive next to his specialised bike in Lethen near Nairn at around 3.20pm on Monday.

Emergency services attended however he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said no other vehicles are thought to have been involved and they are appealing for information as they try to establish what happened.

The man was found on part of the road known locally as Raspberry Hill.

Sergeant Douglas Scott said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this difficult time.

"There are not believed to be any other vehicles involved in the incident and our inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.

"If you were in the area around the time of this incident, please get in touch with officers.

"We are also asking drivers to check dashcam to see if there is something recorded that could help our inquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1956 of April 7.