Weather warnings have been issued as high winds hit the Highlands, Orkney and Shetland on Sunday.

The Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" warning, saying the islands could see gusts of up to 80mph in the morning.

Travelers and Easter holiday events may see some disruption, the warning stated.

The strong south-westerly winds are expected to ease later on Sunday morning.

The Met Office said: "A swathe of very strong south-westerly winds currently affecting northern Scotland with gusts of 65 to 75mph will clear mainland Scotland by mid-morning and Orkney by the late morning before finally easing across Shetland later this afternoon.

"There is a small risk isolated gusts of 75-80 mph affecting Orkney and Shetland.

"Please be aware of the risk of some mainly low levels of disruption to travel, but also to other Easter holiday activities."