Three fishermen have been rescued after their boat ran aground off Skye.
The crew of Amethyst, a 15m prawn trawler, managed to get on a life-raft when the boat hit rocks at around 5am on Monday in the Point of Sleat near the south of the island.
Another fishing vessel, the Ronja Pioneer, responded to their distress call and picked them up.
The men were not injured and were transferred to a Mallaig lifeboat and taken back to shore.
The rescue was coordinated by Stornoway Coastguard. Watch manager Carol Collins said: "This incident highlights how the correct lifesaving apparatus does save lives. The three crew of the Amethyst were able to safely transfer into their life-raft which enabled the Ronja Pioneer to recover them.
""We're grateful to the local vessels that responded immediately to the Amethyst's call for assistance and for keeping us informed throughout. We would also like to acknowledge the work of the Mallaig Fisherman's Mission who set up a reception for the three crew men."
The Amethyst has been recovered from the Point of Sleat and taken to Mallaig harbour for repair, the coastguard said.
