Motorcyclist killed after bike leaves road on A85

A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died after his bike left the A85 St Fillans to Lochearnhead road and went down an embankment.

The incident, which involved a black Kawasaki ZXD7F, happened at about 19:50 on Wednesday.

Police said the man, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Officers said they were conducting extensive inquiries into the incident and have appealed for witnesses.