A former Aberdeen council ranger has been appointed to a top role in an environmental body.
The North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership has unveiled Alex Stuart as its new coordinator in addition to becoming a successor to its long-term chairman Steve Albon.
Ms Stuart was previously employed by Aberdeen City Council ranger service in Duthie Park.
She said: “I look forward to continuing and building upon the fantastic work the partnership has already achieved.
“Being born and raised in Aberdeen, I have a very personal connection to the nature of the area and have spent the last six years engaging with the local community to raise awareness of the wildlife we have, even within our most urban areas.
“I am thrilled to be able to continue this within my new role – working alongside local authorities, environmental groups and businesses to encourage people to promote, protect and enhance the fantastic range of wildlife we have within the north-east.”
NESBiP, which recently celebrated in 20th anniversary, works to protect biodiversity with projects underway in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray including practical action for wildlife in gardens, parks, school and office grounds, and roadside verges.