A road has reopened in Aberdeenshire following the successful demolition of the Highland Haven Hotel.

The A98 Shore Street in Macduff was closed to traffic for safety reason to allow the demolition to be carried out. In October, the hotel was left badly damaged following a fire. It was decided that the property should be demolished, and the heavy concrete roof, as well as the front and middle sections of the building and debris have been removed from the site.

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Robert Gray, Head of Planning and Building Standards, said: "I would like to thank every council officer involved as well as the demolition contractors for all their efforts to reopen the road as soon as possible.

"Their hard work has allowed two-way traffic on Shore Street earlier than anticipated and in time to allow access during the busy festive period. I would also like to thank the local residents of Macduff for their patience while the building has been made safe."

(JP/IT)