Nearly 100 firearms have been handed in to north east police as part of the gun surrender campaign.

Almost 50 air rifles, 11 air pistols, 12 shotguns, two rifles, two pistols and 12 imitation or deactivated firearms have been handed in since the initiative started.

Anyone who has a firearm or ammunition without a valid certificate is encouraged to take it to one of 43 police stations around the country during the amnesty, which started on June 18 and ends on Sunday.

Police hope the firearms surrender campaign will reduce the risk of weapons falling into the wrong hands.

North East Division has approximately 13,000 firearm and shotgun certificate holders, the second highest total in Scotland.

Inspector McLaughlin said: "The Firearms Surrender Campaign is taking place across Scotland until Sunday, July 1, 2018.

"The campaign will provide amnesty from prosecution for any member of the public who wishes to take the opportunity to surrender any illegally held guns or ammunition, including airguns to the police for destruction.

"The preferred station for surrendering these weapons is Queen Street, Aberdeen, but given the geographical size of the division, weapons can also be surrendered at any other staffed station in our area.

"Fortunately gun crime continues to be a rare occurrence in Scotland and the amnesty provides an opportunity for illegally held guns to be disposed of appropriately and without risk of falling into the hands of criminals.

"If you have any questions or concerns you can speak to any police officer or contact the police via 101."