A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash near Crathes.
Police and paramedics were called to the A93 between Drumoak and Crathes on Thursday afternoon.
The crash involved a motorcycle and a car.
Officers confirmed the male rider was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
The road was closed for a short time while recovery was arranged.
It has since reopened to traffic.
Biker taken to hospital after A93 crash
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on the A93 at Crathes, Banchory.
“The male rider has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment and recovery has been arranged.”
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