Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a pensioner who died in a horror house fire near Castle Douglas.
Sarah Millar - known as Bunty - lost her life in the blaze at her cottage in the village of Crossmichael.
The 91-year-old, who was hugely popular in the area, was declared dead at the scene of the tragedy in the early hours of Monday.
Three fire appliances raced to the scene shortly before 4am but nothing could be done for Mrs Millar, who lost her husband John in May 2014.
Social media was flooded with tributes from local residents.
One wrote: “Send our deepest condolences to her family at this very sad time . Rest in peace Bunty.”
Another said: “Thoughts are with her family and friends, so sad she was a lovely lady.”
While a third added: “Aww my wee old neighbour. Such a sad sad time . Rip bunty. Such a cruel world.”
A fourth simply said: “RIP Bunty, lovely lady.”
Police Scotland are continuing to investigate the cause of the blaze alongside experts from the Scottish Fire Service.
A police spokesperson said: "Police Scotland can confirm that the woman who died in the fire at a house in Main Street in Crossmichael on Monday, 25 January, 2021 was 91-year-old Sarah Millar, known as Bunty."
