A woman is unaccounted for following a fire at a property in the Highlands, police have said.

Emergency services were called to the blaze at about 2am on Monday in the Sangomore area of Durness.

The fire was extinguished but police say a woman who lived at the property is unaccounted for.

Her next of kin are aware and efforts are ongoing to confirm whether she was in the building.

Police Scotland say no-one else was injured in the fire and there appears to be no suspicious circumstances.

Detective Inspector Richard Baird said: "A joint investigation with the fire service will be carried out.

"Enquiries are at a very early stage, however initial enquiries would suggest there are no suspicious circumstances.

"Due to the extensive structural damage and uncertainty of the building, gaining access to the property will take some considerable time.

"Structural engineers will advise when it will be safe to enter the property."