Police in the north of Scotland are investigating two sightings of a large panther-type cat which was spotted in Dornoch in the Highlands.

The animal was seen by a member of the public walking between Dornoch Caravan Park and the greenkeeper's shed at Dornoch Golf Club on Saturday around 8am.

The sighting is the second in the Easter Ross and Sutherland areas in the past week. Another member of the public spotted what they described as a "very large, muscular black cat with a square head" in the Fendon area of Tain. The animal was described as being around four feet in length, with a two to three-foot-long tail.

In July police warned walkers to take care following the alleged sighting of a big cat at woods near Kincraig, Kingussie. The sighting of a large cat "the size of a German shepherd dog" was reported in woods at Inshriach.

Northern Constabulary are advising noone to approach the animal but to report any sightings to their nearest police station.

Anyone who sees such an animal is urged to contact police in Dornoch on 01862 862222.

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