The first of four new defibrillators has been installed in a north-east town.
Fraserburgh Community Safety Group has raised more than £9,000 through projects in and around the port to make the project happen.
It has also received grants from the local authority
And last night the first of the new life-saving machines was installed at the harbour.
It will now be available to anyone who is in crisis at the dock.
Brian Topping, the chairman of the group, said the scheme to provide the machines in the town was one of the most important projects the group has ever been involved in.
“We do lots of projects, but this one is really one of our most important,” he said.
“There’s now quite a few public access defibrillators in the town and it is our ultimate aim to create a map for people to know where all of them are.
“A defibrillator is always something you hope you’ll never have to use on someone, but it is vital that they are there in case you do – they can save a life.”
The scheme has been part of a three-year vision, first launched in 2014, to bolster the life-saving equipment in Fraserburgh.
The idea had been hatched during a meeting of the community council with Brian Milne, area manager for the Scottish ambulance service.
Mr Topping added: “There’s been a lot of work involved in getting to this stage and we can only thank the people who have helped us to get here.
“Anyone who would like to help in the future is invited to attend our AGM later this month.”
Fraserburgh Safety Group will meet for its AGM at 6.30pm on August 29 at the town’s Lighthouse Museum.
