The Strokes enjoyed the hospitality of an historic castle ahead of their appearance at the RockNess festival last weekend.

The US band are said to have been given free reign of the 15-bedroom Aldourie Castle on the south banks of Loch Ness.

As well as luxurious four-poster beds, The Strokes were looked after by servants and chefs during their stay.

A source told the Daily Record: "They loved the fact that they had their own castle and could relax in it before and after their set in front of tens of thousands of music lovers at RockNess.”

The band headlined the final night of the festival on Sunday (June 13).

(by Jason Gregory)