A north-east school has paid tribute to a ‘loved and conscientious’ schoolgirl who was killed after her family car crashed into a burn.
Kirsten Duguid from Ellon was travelling with her father and younger sister when the accident happened on Friday.
Emergency services were called to an unclassified road near the Mains of Arnage outside Ellon at around 6.20pm after reports a silver Audi A3 had overturned.
The three occupants were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) but police confirmed on Saturday that Miss Diguid had died.
Andrew Travis, Head Teacher at Meldrum Academy said: “We are all so sad to hear the news of the loss of Kirsten at such a young age.
“She was a gentle and well-respected pupil who was loved by both the pupils and staff throughout the school and was a conscientious student who always tried her best at all she did.
“She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and our thoughts are very much with her family at this time.”
Over the weekend, her family paid tribute to the 14-year-old, saying her “kindness, generosity and kind hearted spirit touched many” and she would be sorely missed.
Friends of the family also paid tribute to the teenager online.
Sheila Tough said: “What a tragedy. Kirsten was a lovely girl, so full of fun. My thoughts are with her family.”
Barry Gault wrote: “A valued member of the swimming club. Always smiling. We’ll all miss her greatly. RIP Kirsten x.”