Police have launched a probe after reports two planes flew under a landmark Highland bridge
Officers say the possible 'unofficial aeronautical acrobatics' which took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Kessock Bridge in Inverness have been reported to aviation regulators.
They say it is thought three planes were seen flying past the main bridge linking the A9 from the Highland Capital over the Moray Firth to the Black Isle.
Two of the aircraft were believed to have flown beneath the huge bridge before meeting up with a third plane and continuing onwards.
Nobody is believed to have been hurt, but the incident is thought to have been witnessed by dozens of shocked motorists and people on the ground.
There is no further description of the type of planes involved.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "At around 13:13 hours on Tuesday 26 May 2015, police in Inverness received a report from a member of the public regarding an incident of possible unofficial aeronatical acrobatics when three planes were seen flying past the Kessock Bridge.
"Two of the planes were reported as having flown beneath the bridge before meeting up with the third plane and continuing on their flight path.
"Enquiries are ongoing into the matter at this time and the facts have been reported to the Civil Aviation Authority.
"If anyone has any information about the incident they are encouraged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
"No personal details are taken information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
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