Firefighters have tackled a huge blaze at a 200-year-old Scots hotel.
Smoke was seen billowing from the roof of the former Old Mill Inn in Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, on Monday afternoon.
Fire crews raced to the scene as four appliances were sent to deal with the building that was well alight.
It is understood the former pub is about 200 years old and has previously been reported as one of Aberdeenshire's “historic” buildings.
The extent of the damage is not yet clear but the hotel was gutted by the flames.
Around 20 firefighters were at the scene on South Deeside Road after receiving a call at 3.22pm.
It's not believed there were any injuries as a result of the fire and enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "A joint enquiry with the Scottish Fire and Rescue service remains ongoing to establish the cause of the fire. "
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.22pm on Monday, February 22 to reports of a building on fire at South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeen.
“Operations Control mobilised four appliances and one aerial pump to the scene.
“Firefighters extinguished the fire and left after ensuring the area was made safe.
“There were no reported casualties.”
