Road washed away by Storm Babet in Aberdeenshire

Storm Babet flooding has washed away a section of main road in the village of Marykirk, Aberdeenshire.

The village sits on the banks of the River Esk and has endured torrential rain and strong winds.

It is one of a number of areas in the region affected by a red weather warning on Saturday, meaning there is a danger to life.

Meanwhile, police are continuing a rescue operation to locate a man who became trapped in his car on a flooded road near Marykirk on Friday.