Man, 72, dies after being struck by van in Bettyhill

A 72-year old man has died after being struck by a van in a hotel car park in Bettyhill in Sutherland.

Emergency services were alerted to the collision involving a Mercedes Sprinter van at about 13:30 on Tuesday.

Police said the man died at the scene of the incident at the Bettyhill Hotel, and his family have been informed.

The nearby A836 was closed to allow for a police investigation. It was re-opened at about 20:00.

Sgt Calum Macaulay said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this extremely difficult time."

Police Scotland have appealed for witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to get in touch.