Police are investigating after the body of a man was found in the water in Kirkwall harbour on Orkney.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.40am on Wednesday and they remain in attendance while inquiries are ongoing.
The identity of the man is yet to be established.
There was some disruption to Orkney Ferries sailings following the discovery due to the police investigation in the harbour.
Orkney Ferries cancelled the 7am service to Stronsay and Eday, and were only able to take foot passengers on the 7.20 am service to Westray and the 7.40 am service to Sanday, due to the linkspan closing for a police investigation.
The ferry operator also had to close its phone lines to contact passengers about the disruption.
At around 9.30am, the linkspan at Kirkwall pier was re-opened with normal services being resumed.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.40am on Wednesday, 8 May, 2024, the body of a man was discovered in the water at Kirkwall Harbour, Orkney.
“Emergency services are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing.”
The RNLI has also been contacted for comment.
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