A Moray motorcyclist has died following a crash on Orkney.
Emergency services were called to the B9057 Dounby road at Sandwick yesterday at about 11.45am following an incident involved a single motorbike.
Police have now confirmed that David Underwood, 44, from Elgin, has died following the crash.
The road was closed for 12 hours to allow for investigations to be carried out.
Sgt Angus Murray said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the gentleman involved at this sad time.
“Our inquiries are on-going to establish the full circumstances of the collision and I would ask anyone who may have information or who saw a green Kawasaki motorcycle being ridden in the Sandwick area at the time of the collision to call us.”
Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101.
Motorcyclist from Moray dies after crash on Orkney