A new north lifeboat bristling with sophisticated technology went on show to the public at the weekend.
RNLI Kessock hosted an open day with the £160,000 rescue boat its star attraction.
Visitors were invited on board for a closer look at the Atlantic 85 class vessel which has been called the Robert and Isobel Mowat.
It was funded by a legacy left to the RNLI in the will of Dr Isobel Stewart Fenton, who died at Murrayfield Nursing Home in Edinburgh in November 2009 and bequeathed £200,000 for a new lifeboat to be named in memory of her parents.
Crew member Mark Murison said it had significantly enhanced the capabilities of the Kessock team.
“It has radar, a digital finder which gives us an accurate position, excellent communications, a more powerful engine, and can travel at up to 35 knots (40mph),” he said.
Saturday’s open day was RNLI Kessock’s most successful to date.
Lifeboat operations manager Gary Friedman said: “We had more things going on for the younger children and were lucky to have the helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth come and do a demonstration.
“People from North 58 Sea Adventures group were giving rides on the Moray Firth, and representatives of sea cadets, Scottish Fire and Rescue, among others, were here. They all reported a great level of interest.”