A young boy who died in a horror quad bike crash near a village in the Highlands has been named locally.
Charlie Morrison, 11, passed away at the scene of the tragedy which unfolded in Durness at around 4.20pm on Tuesday.
His dad's cousin Donald Morrison said the family were left heartbroken by the devastating news.
Donald wrote: "Dear friends... I am conscious this is late, but it is a very "dark night" for a couple in Durness (Sutherland) who lost their only child, Charlie (11) in a quad bike accident late this afternoon.
"His dad is my first cousin. If we are deeply distressed, one cannot begin to imagine the depth of brokenness of heart and unutterable despair of mum and dad. Please remember them together in prayer. Thank you."
Local councillor Hugh Morrison said: "Durness is a very sad place today. No words can express the depth of feeling over this tragedy.
"The family are very well known and liked in the area and their loss will be felt widely.
"There are just no adequate words to bring comfort to them over this.
"Charlie was their own child and attended the local school. It appears a terrible tragic accident and the community is here to support the family as best we can."
Mr Morrison, who represents North, West and Central Sutherland on Highland Council - and also runs the Smoo Cave Hotel - said the community were "shocked".
North West Sutherland Schools, Head Teacher Mr Graeme Smart said: “The whole North West Sutherland Schools Community are devastated by the tragic news of the death of one of our pupils.
"He was a bright, happy boy who loved being in the outdoors, had a real love for technology and model making and a curiosity about how things worked.
"He was a much loved and valued part of our school group and the schools are sadder places this morning.
"The whole community is deeply shocked by this terrible accident and our thoughts are with the family at this time."
The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently unclear.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a crash involving a quad bike on land near Durness around 4.20pm on Tuesday, November 29.
“An 11-year-old male youth was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware.
“Enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.”
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