The family of a motorcyclist who died after a crash in Inverness have described him as a "loving son" and "doting father".

James Lynagh was the rider of a Suzuki GSF600 motorcycle when it was involved in a one-vehicle collision on Culduthel Road at around 3.15am on Saturday.

The 33-year-old, from Tain in the Highlands, died and investigations have now been launched into the circumstances leading up to the incident.

His family said in a statement: "We would like to thank all our friends and family for their support. James was a loving son to Rosie, brother to Kerry and doting dad to Riley and will be greatly missed."

Road policing sergeant Chris Murray added: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of James at this difficult time.

"We are continuing investigate the circumstances of the collision and are appealing for witnesses, specifically the owner of a light-coloured Mercedes private hire or taxi vehicle which was in the Culduthel Road area around 3:15am, who may have seen the motorcycle prior to the collision."

A watchdog investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision has also been launched by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc).