A male motorcyclist has died following a crash between a car and a motorbike on a busy north-east road.
The incident has happened on the Teuchar Road, about two miles outside of Cuminestown.
Two appliances, with 11 firefighters on board, were sent to the scene.
Paramedics were also in attendance along with Police Scotland.
The female driver of the other vehicle involved, a car, sustained minor injuries.
The road was closed for several hours but re-opened at around 3.50pm.