A large wild blaze which has spread in the Highlands is being tackled by fire crews.

Firefighters have been working near the Lairg Road and Oykel Bridge junction, Sutherland, for several hours on Monday morning.

Three appliances attended the scene having been sent from Ullapool and Dornoch with the fire spreading between 20 and 30 hectares.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said the crews were preventing the blaze from approaching nearby forestry and crossing the road to a small plantation.

He added: "Two hose reel jets are in use and we are currently working with the Forestry Commission as well."

Forestry Commission Scotland said it is believed the fire started overnight.

Motorists have been warned of possible delays on the nearby A837 road, although it remains open.

Police Scotland added in a statement: "Scottish Fire and Rescue remain in attendance at a wildfire at Lubcroy near Oykel in Sutherland.

"Police resources have now been stood down. There is no road closure, however motorists may experience some delay on the A837 around Lubcroy due to the presence of fire appliances."