Police have vowed to crackdown on off-road drivers using forests across Aberdeenshire.
Officers are working with the Forestry Commission to find illegal motorists who are riding motorbikes and quad bikes through public forests, and will be carrying out high-visibility patrols.
Constable Malcolm Kinross said: “Walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and other members of the public should be free to enjoy the forests without fear of coming into contact with a vehicle being driven off road.
“Riding motorbikes or any other vehicle off road without permission from the landowner is illegal in Scotland and the driver could be charged with road traffic offences and be fined.
“Persistent offenders could also risk having their vehicle seized.
“Here in the north-east we benefit from having beautiful forestry areas which, through organisations such as the Forestry Commission, encourage the public to use woodlands and enjoy them responsibly.
“Whilst riding a motorbike or vehicle off-road may be exhilarating it does come with many risks for drivers and the public and I would encourage anyone with an interest in participating in this to contact an official club.”
Anyone with information should call 101 with as much detail as possible, including location, registration and colour of vehicle, along with any details about the drivers. Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.