A fisherman who died after his vessel went missing off the Isle of Lewis has been named alongside his missing crewmates.
Police Scotland said the body of a man recovered following a report of the missing fishing vessel has been identified as 49-year-old Douglas Craigie.
He was part of the crew of the fishing boat Kilda last known to have been operating close to the Port of Ness in the north of the island.
His two crewmates, 40-year-old Norman Murray, who is known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, remain unaccounted for. They are being treated as missing people.
All three men are local to the Isle of Lewis.
Fisherman Murdo Morrison, 23, who remains missing (Image: Police Scotland)
Police said their vessel, Kilda, also remains unaccounted for and searches remain ongoing.
The boat is believed to have sailed from Brevaig on the west coast of Lewis around 7.30am on Tuesday, October 13, before travelling to the Port of Ness area to work.
It was reported overdue after failing to return during Tuesday evening.
The RNLI sent out its all-weather Lochinver lifeboat at 9.42pm, and Police Scotland were later notified of its disappearance at 11.35pm the same night.
Additionally, HM Coastguard previously said an aircraft, two helicopters, six rescue teams and a local vessel were involved in the search.
The body of Mr Craigie was recovered in the area around 2.45am on Wednesday, October 14.
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Chief Inspector Ross McCartney, local area commander for the Western Isles, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident.
"The families of all three men involved are being provided with specialist support as our searches continue. We would ask that the privacy of the families of all three men are respected at this difficult time.
“We are working closely with the HM Coastguard and RNLI to search for the vessel and the two missing men.
“We know that the local community will be keen to help in any way they can. However, conditions are very challenging and I would urge people not to put themselves at any risk. Please do not attempt to carry out searches in areas which put you at risk of harm.
“Instead, if you believe you may have any information which could assist emergency services then please call 101 quoting reference 3575 of 13 October.
“A police presence will remain in the Port of Ness area and if you have any concerns or information then I would urge you to speak to one of our officers.”
HM Coastguard said two helicopters were involved in the search (Image: Joan Wakeham/GlosPics)
Councillor Kenneth Macleod, convenor of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (the Western Isles Council), previously said: “It is a very dark day for the communities affected by this tragedy.
“We can’t even begin to comprehend what the families of the three fishermen are going through at this moment.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them. It is not easy for the teams out searching, with very strong gusts of wind and heavy rain.
“We are very grateful for all those out searching in very challenging weather conditions.”
First Minister John Swinney previously posted about the situation on X, saying: “This is deeply distressing news.
“My heart goes out to the families of the three fishermen in Ness, and the communities on the Isle of Lewis.”