Police are continuing their searches for missing man John Loughrie, who was last seen on Sunday last week.
Specialist drone equipment is being used to aid searches in the Moray town of Findochty and the surrounding areas.
Inspector Michael McKenzie, of Buckie Community Policing Team, said: “I would like to thank the public for their assistance and patience whist we conduct local searches in the Findochty area.
“I would particularly like to thank the local residents for their understanding whilst searches have been conducted in gardens and outhouses.
“Specialised search resources have been used to cover the area and our search activity will continue.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 101.
Police using specialist drone equipment in continued search for missing Findochty man