Four climbers stuck 2000ft up a mountain on Skye have been rescued by helicopter.

The group called for help after getting into difficulty on Bla Bheinn at around 8.40pm on Thursday.

But they soon lost contact with the emergency services and a coastguard helicopter was scrambled.

The crew found the climbers on what they described as a "dangerous ledge" and winched them to safety.

A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "The walkers were descending the mountain when they got into difficulties due to fading daylight and decided to call for help at around 8.40pm.

"The group lost communications with the emergency services and a coordinated effort from the UK Coastguard helicopter, Kyle and Broadford coastguard teams, Skye Mountain Rescue Team and Police Scotland was quickly put into action.

"The coastguard helicopter was the first to reach the foursome and found them stuck on a dangerous ledge, 2000f- high on Bla Bheinn, Isle of Skye.

"Winch operator Robert Glendinning and winchman Peter Wood had to use all their skills to rescue the four - the winchman even climbing the cliff at one point - to reach them.

"The walkers were airlifted to Broadford Airfield, Isle of Skye. They were uninjured and required no medical treatment."