A teenage boy has died after falling ill in a village in Aberdeenshire.

Police confirmed the 15-year-old passed away in hospital after taking unwell in Fordoun in the early hours of Sunday.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the boy was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he later died.

His death is being treated as "unexplained" but officers do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

Detective Inspector Stewart Drummond said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy at this sad time.

"This is a tragic incident and we are supporting the family as our enquiries progress.

"The death is being treated as unexplained but there is not thought to be any suspicious circumstances."