Scotland’s foul weather has taken its toll on one of the north east’s most iconic harbour towns.
Stonehaven beachfront has been flooded following two days of foul weather.
Police have issued a safety warning to members of the public in the seaside town.
The flooding, said to be caused from huge waves from the seas, is affecting all areas between the Carron and Cowie rivers.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland in Stonehaven would like to warn members of the public to stay away from the seafront areas of the town (in the) meantime.
“The weather is creating high waves and we would advise members of the public to keep themselves safe and out of danger by staying away from the seafront and harbour areas.
“The effects of the weather on the town, and other coastal towns and locations in our area, are being closely monitored and if any further action is required this will be communicated as widely as possible.”
Sandbags are said to be being delivered to the town in order to deal with the flooding.
Local man, Bill Malcolm, an ex-fisherman who lives on the Cowie side of Stoneheven said the sandbags given to him had done little to avert the flooding.
He said: “The waves, they just run up and keep running up.”
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A flood warning from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has been in effect all day.
Flooding is expected to threaten large parts of the north of Scotland over the rest of today. Stay up to date with events on the P&J website.
