'Very loud bang' rattles windows in Easter Ross town during early hours

People in Tain suffered a rude awakening in the early hours this morning when a "very loud bang" could be heard around the town.

Reports say that the noise caused windows to rattle in several homes when the impact was felt.

UPDATE: Tain loud bang mystery solved

Local residents reported hearing the loud noise at around 1.43am, with some speculating that it could have been a sonic boom from a passing aircraft.

Others suggested that it may have been a shock-wave from a meteor air burst, or possibly a minor earthquake.

Police Scotland confirmed that no incidents had been reported overnight that could account for the sound.

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