Missing teens Hannah Christie and Anais Shine from Stonehaven have been traced by police.
Searches began for the pair after they were reported missing from the Slug Road area around 12.40pm yesterday.
Police have since found the girls and the operation called off.
A statement said: “Police Scotland can confirm that Hannah Christie and Anais shine have been traced safe and well.
“The public are thanked for their assistance in this matter.”