A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in John o' Groats.

The 35-year-old man was killed in the collision on the A99 close to the Seaview Hotel shortly after 1am on Saturday.

The road was shut for several hours following the collision but reopened later in the morning.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "As part of ongoing enquiries, officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anyone walking on or near the road between the A99 junction and Newton in the hour leading up to the collision.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information and hasn't already been in touch with officers is urged to contact Police on 101."

Officers are liaising with the man's next of kin and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. No further details on his identity will be issued this weekend. "

It is unclear whether the driver of the BMW involved in the collision was injured.