A cyclist has died after crashing his bike in Aberdeenshire.

Michael Rash was cycling on the B976 road near Ballogie Nursery in Ballogie, near Aboyne, around midday on Sunday when the accident happened.

The 58-year-old, from Aboyne in Aberdeenshire, suffered fatal injuries in the crash.

The emergency services were alerted and the man was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he later died.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Police Scotland confirmed the incident and have asked any witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Rob Warnock, from the Aberdeenshire and Moray Road Policing Unit, said: "First and foremost our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Michael.

"Anyone with information who hasn't yet come forward should contact Police Scotland on 101.''