The bodies of a Highland businessman and his friend who died in a plane crash near Dundee have been recovered by police.
John MacKinnon, of Strathpeffer, and Andy Thompson from Chester died when their twin prop aircraft crashed among trees on a hillside close to the village of Abernyte on Sunday.
Mr MacKinnon, who had 15 years flying experience, and Mr Thompson who was a professional pilot, had taken off from Inverness Airport on Sunday morning.
Police and investigators from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) are continuing to examine the wreckage of the plane.
The aircraft is thought to have struck the hillside shortly after a message was sent asking for permission to land at Dundee Airport about four miles away.
The plane was reported missing by airport control and a major search of local countryside was launched.
It is expected that the aircraft will remain at the scene for several days for investigation operation which police described as “slow and meticulous”.
The plane was being flown to Dundee for routine maintenance. Weather in the area was reported to be poor at the time of the crash and this is expected to form part of the inquiry.
Mr MacKinnon, 53, owned George Street Motors in Dingwall, and also ran a deli in Strathpeffer with his wife, Ann.
He is survived by his wife and their four children.
Mr Thompson, 37, of Chester, worked for low-cost airline Jet2, based in Manchester. Mr Mackinnon was a keen amateur pilot.
It is expected to be several months before the AAIB release their report into the crash.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland continue to carry out investigations at the scene along with partner agencies. Due to the nature of the incident this is a slow and meticulous process and as a result, there are no set time frames involved.”