Three rescued after vessel sinks

The Spesnova sank near Skye (picture courtesy of Davie Tait)

Three men have been rescued from their fishing boat after it began sinking off the isle of Skye.

The Spesnova went down six miles north east of Portree on Friday evening, near the island of Holm.

The vessel got into difficulties at about 1800 GMT and sank shortly afterwards.

The three crew members were taken on board a nearby vessel, the Arnborg, and were then brought ashore by the local lifeboat.