A warning has been issued about the dangers of Loch Ness by the RNLI following two rescues involving kayaks.
In the most recent incident two canoeists capsized and came ashore north of Invermoriston.
Cold and wet and hampered by waves and wind, they were soon picked up by the Loch Ness lifeboat.
At the helm was Neil Stebbings with crew Garry MacLeod and Jamie MacPherson who picked up both canoeists in the B class Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat and took them back to the campsite at Foyers.
The call out took place on Tuesday afternoon.
A spokesman for Loch Ness RNLI said: “Loch Ness often takes people by surprise and we always advise people to be prepared and check the weather conditions before setting out.”
On Sunday an exhausted kayaker was located and safely taken on board the inshore lifeboat Colin James Daniel.
Helmsman Howie Whyte with crew Sandra Delday and Craig Turner launched at 4.39pm to assist the holiday-maker who was out on Loch Ness kayaking with four companions when he got into difficulties.
The man had ended up on the rocky lee shore and had to swim to the lifeboat aided by one of the crew on a line to ensure the lifeboat was kept safe from being swept on to the rocks.
The casualty, who the lifeboat volunteers said was very shaken by his experience, was returned safely to the campsite at Foyers before they returned to base.
This was the first shout for Loch Ness crew member Craig Turner who was happy to have been involved.
He said: “It was good to finally get out and put all the months of training and preparation into action.”
RNLI train every volunteer to a very high standard and make sure each volunteer is well equipped for whatever situation they may encounter in the water.
Volunteers make up 95% of the RNLI, which provides a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts.
The RNLI operates more than 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more than 100 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK.
