Two children who went missing together from an Aberdeenshire school have been found.

Aimee Wheelhouse, 13, and 12-year-old Elliott Lister were last seen at Banff Academy at around lunchtime on Monday.

The youngsters were traced safe and well in the town on Tuesday morning.

Police thanked members of the public for their help.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Officers would like to thank the public and the media for all information provided and for sharing the original appeal."