Police have named a pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle on the A9 in Sutherland.

Noel Gilbert, 40, from Inverness, was discovered by police around 2.30am on Monday just north of the Dornoch Bridge. He died at the scene.

The road was closed for around 12 hours as an investigation took place.

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw a man dressed in dark clothing near Embo, Dornoch, Camore or the A9 between 9.45pm on Sunday and 2.30am on Monday to make contact with police via 101.