A missing Aberdeenshire pensioner has been found following a major police and coastguard response in Cullen this evening.
Anne Benzie, 74, was last seen in the Turriff area at around 9.30am this morning.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Anne Benzie has been traced safe and well.
“Thank you to everyone who shared and responded to our appeal.”
The police issued an appeal for information earlier today, saying they were becoming “increasingly concerned” for her well-being.
Earlier this evening numerous coastguard vehicles with blue lights were seen rushing through Banff, followed by resources and a boat from the RNLI.
They attended Cullen beach car park.
Earlier, a police spokesperson had confirmed the response was in relation to the search for Anne.
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