A motorcyclist has suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision on the A82.

The biker was flown to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness following the crash at around 11am on Wednesday.

He was rescued by firefighters after coming off his bike and falling down an embankment.

The road has been shut three miles south of Drumnadrochit and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Emergency services are in attendance at the collision which occurred around 11.15am and involved a motorcycle and a Citroen Picasso.

"The male motorcyclist has been airlifted to Raigmore Hospital by the coastguard. His injuries are believed to be life threatening.

"The road will remain closed until further notice to allow an investigation to take place.

"Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use suitable alternative routes."

A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added: "When firefighters arrived they discovered the motorcyclist had ended up down an embankment.

"Using ropes and utilising their working at height skills the crews reached the casualty and extricated them to safety.

"Police, ambulance and the Stornoway Coastguard helicopter were also present.

"The motorcyclist was placed in the care of the coastguard helicopter crew before being airlifted to hospital."