Six red squirrels have been released in Scotland’s Morvern peninsula as part of efforts to boost the species’ west coast population.

Rewilding charity Trees for Life worked with landowners on the reintroduction project at Drimnin Estate.

The squirrels were released into broadleaf woodland, and follow the release of 21 near Lochaline on the peninsula two years ago.

Trees for Life said there were an estimated 120,000 red squirrels in Scotland, with habitat loss being one of the biggest threats to their survival.