The body of a woman has been discovered in a car at an Aberdeen woodland.
Police descended on the Countesswells Forest area after the alarm was raised at about 11am today.
Officers confirmed a 54-year-old woman was found dead, although there were no suspicious circumstances.
A police spokesman said: “Around 10.50am on Thursday, 7 January, 2021, the body of a 54-year-old woman was discovered within a car in the Countesswells Forest area.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
Aberdeen city councillor Audrey Nicoll sent her condolences to the woman’s loved ones.
She said: “I became aware of the discovery earlier today of a woman’s body today in what appears to be tragic circumstances.
“My thoughts are with those affected at what will be a very difficult time.”