Two people were found dead at a cottage in Aberdeenshire as police launch an investigation.

Officers were called to Mergie Holiday Cottages in the Rickarton area of Stonehaven around 1.30pm on Thursday and inquiries "are at an early stage".

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "We are currently in attendance at a property in the Rickarton area of Stonehaven after receiving a report about the death of two adults.

"Police were informed around 1.30pm and inquires to establish the full circumstances are at an early stage."