A primary school which was forced to close after vandals went on a £20,000 wrecking spree will reopen on Wednesday.

Markethill Primary School in Turriff was trashed over the weekend, with an "iconic" stained glass window at destroyed.

The school was unable to open to pupils on Monday and Tuesday as a result of the damage caused.

Aberdeenshire Council confirmed the school would reopen to pupils on Wednesday.

It thanked "everyone involved in the clear-up".

Police Scotland are investigating the incident, which happened between 5.30pm on Friday and 5.20pm on Sunday.

The force said units were destroyed and food, including flour and eggs, was thrown about the Aberdeenshire school.

Sergeant David Threadgold described the incident as "an example of utterly mindless and wanton vandalism".

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.