Tribute to 'loving' crash victim

Michelle Smith's family paid a moving tribute to her

Relatives of a motorcyclist killed in a crash have paid tribute to a "loving" woman.

Michelle Smith, 40, of Ellon in Aberdeenshire, was on the A99 at Mid Clyth in Caithness when the accident happened on Friday night.

Her family said: "Michelle was a loving wife, mother and daughter and was the heart of a close knit family and will be sorely missed by all who knew her."

Northern Constabulary said no other vehicles were involved in the accident.