Inquiries are being carried out to confirm human remains found in a tent near Inverness are those of a man from the Stirling area.
The human remains are thought to have lain for several months or longer before the grim discovery in a secluded wood area by the disused Torvean Quarry, close to the A82 road, just a few days ago.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Officers are liaising with family in the central belt who have been advised of the circumstances.
Formal identification is still required and this will take some time to complete. The man had not been reported as missing from his home area.
“We wish to thank the public for the information they have given this week.”
