Ross MacGillivray, 36, was found with serious injuries after police were called to a property in St Ninian Drive in the Dalneigh area of Inverness at around 12.10am on Sunday.

The "doting father" was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two men were spotted entering the property at around 10.20pm on Saturday and leaving minutes before officers arrived on the Sunday.

Police Scotland launched a murder investigation following a post-mortem examination. The probe is being led by the force's Major Investigation Team.

In an update on Wednesday, Detective Chief Inspector Martin MacDougall said extensive enquiries remain ongoing.

He added: "Incidents such as this are thankfully very rare in the Highlands and we fully appreciate the impact this tragedy has had in the local community and across Inverness.

"An extensive police presence remains in the area, including detectives from our Major Investigation Team and local officers from Highland and Islands Division.

"If anyone has concerns or information about Ross's death then I would urge them to speak to any of our officers."

Police are keen to identify the two men seen leaving the property.

The pair are believed to have headed on foot in the direction of the Caledonian Canal and were known to be in the St Valery Avenue area at around 12.20am.

Police enquiries have revealed they may have been in the company of a woman.

DCI MacDougall added: "If you saw any of these people, or believe you may have seen any suspicious or notable activity, please come forward and let us know."

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The first man is described as black, around 6ft tall, of slim build, with short black hair and stubble around his mouth. He was wearing a blue puffer jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers, which were described as chunky.

The second man is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build, with brown hair, which was shaved at the sides and longer on top. He was wearing a black waterproof jacket, grey and black trousers, and black trainers.

Following Mr MacGillivray's death, his family said: "Ross was a loving husband, a doting father, loved by his family and friends and all who met him. He will be especially missed but definitely not forgotten.

"We love you to the moon, the stars, Jupiter and Mars."

DCI MacDougall said specialist officers continue to provide Mr MacGillivray's family with support.

He added: "We would ask their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time for them."