Stornoway coastguard search and rescue helicopter has airlifted four walkers from a dangerous situation on a mountain ledge in Skye.
The walkers got into difficulties due to fading daylight while descending the Bla Bheinn mountain on Thursday night.
The called for help at around 8.40pm. The group lost communications with the emergency
services and a co-
The coastguard helicopter was the first to reach the foursome and found them stuck on a 2,000ft high, ledge.
Winch operator Robert Glendinning and winchman Peter Wood had to use all their skills
to rescue the four -
The walkers were airlifted to Broadford Airfield, Isle of Skye. They were uninjured and required no medical treatment.
Helicopter rescues trapped hillwalkers
22 April 2016