Aberdeen FC's plan to build a new £50m stadium has been given final planning approval.

The Dons intend to replace Pittodrie with a 20,000-seat ground and training academy at Kingsford, Westhill.

The plan divided opinion in Aberdeen but councillors overwhelmingly backed the proposal in January in a 32 to nine vote.

The stadium has now been given formal planning permission by the city council and construction could get under way as early as June.

Opponents No Kingsford Stadium are concerned about the impact increased traffic could have on Westhill and say the economic case does not add up.

They intend to pursue a judicial review of the council's decision.