A 15-year-old boy who was reported missing has been traced "safe and well".

Robbie Bartlett had last been seen in the town of Dornoch, in the Highlands, at around 10pm on Monday night.

Police had launched an appeal to trace the teenager.

Later on Tuesday, the force confirmed he had been found.

A spokesman said: "Police in Dornoch can confirm that Robert (Robbie) Bartlett, aged 15, has been traced safe and well in the local area.

"Officers would like to thank members of the public for their valuable assistance in tracing Robert."