Police are appealing for information after they were called to a farm building fire this morning.
The alarm was raised in the early hours and police and fire crews headed to the derelict building at the junction between the B979 Newmachar to Kingseat and the A947 Whiterashes to Newmachar roads.
It was extinguished by personnel from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who contained the damage to one building.
Constable Emma Strachan, who is leading the investigation, said: “There is a possibility that this fire had been smouldering for some time prior to being discovered.
“I would ask that anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, or who is aware of any people who may frequent the premises, to please contact 101.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you would prefer to remain anonymous.”
Appeal for information after farm building fire in Aberdeenshire
