Tributes have been paid to a former Inverness provost who served the city for 15 years.

Allan Sellar, who also worked as a local councillor, died on Thursday aged 93.

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson described him as "the most egalitarian man" she had ever met.

"If he was talking to anyone it was just the same as if he was talking to royalty," she said.

"He was a man that relished his role as councillor and provost. He will be sorely missed and I send my heartfelt condolences to his family."

Mr Sellar, from Beauly, served on Inverness Town Council, Inverness District Council, Highland Regional Council, as well as the current Highland Council.

Serving Inverness provost Helen Carmichael added: "Allan was born and brought up in Beauly and he kept strong to his home connections.

"Even in recent years he gave talks to the Beauly Senior Citizens Club about his love of days growing up in the village.

"He was very proud of the fact that both he and his brother - who he survived - were both councillors.

"He will be missed greatly by the community and we extend our sympathies to his family."