Flock of sheep worth thousands of pounds stolen in Aberdeenshire

Pregnant sheep worth thousands of pounds have been stolen in Aberdeenshire.

A total of 19 pregnant ewes - the English Mule breed - valued at about £3,000 were taken from Berryleas, near Fordyce, Banff.

Police Scotland, appealing for witnesses, said the theft of such a large number of sheep would have needed planning and the use of vehicles.

It is said to have happened 5 December and 22 January.