Emily Barns was reported missing from her home in Turriff earlier this morning.
It was believed the pensioner may have taken a bus to either Buckie or Elgin.
Police appealing for help to find an 86-year-old woman missing from her north-east home
A police spokesman said: “Emily Barns who was missing from Turrif has been traced safe and well.
“We would like to thank everyone involved for their assistance.”