"A 999 call straight through to us does make a big difference in circumstances like this," said the Coastguard.
The Coastguard has been called into action at Nairn, with one person airlifted to hospital after being rescued from the sea.
It comes as an application for a change to its premises licence will is on the agenda of the Highland Licensing Board which meets this Tuesday.
They claimed to have spotted a 65ft-long dark shape moving just beneath the surface of the water.
The change would see the former retail premises become a café/bistro.
Assurance given that the scheme will continue following a period of disruption earlier this month.
The collision happened at around 8.30am today.
Police have thanked the public after a missing 74-year-old man was tracked down 'safe and well'.
George Percy was last seen in the Lochdhu Gate area of Nairn at around 12.45pm today.
Police have thanked the public after a missing teenager was tracked down 'safe and well'.
Four smaller shops might also be built alongside the retailer as part of the Stratton development.
Humza Yousaf heard from clinical teams and was also able to chat to patients during a tour.
Man reported missing from Inverness has been traced after police appeal.
Train services between Inverness and Aberdeen and northbound between Aviemore and Inverness are running again.
Parents have been left scrambling for childcare with little notice of the decision.
"Stay safe and think before you light!" say retained crew.
The former First Minister has been released without charge pending further investigation.
Train services between Inverness and Aberdeen and northbound between Aviemore and Inverness are being currently being cancelled.
Ness Bridge is often lit to mark special occasions or raise awareness for charity and other causes... but how did it all begin?
Overnight people in Inverness have reported on social media that they could smell smoke thought to be coming from the blaze.