Firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at a hotel in Aberdeenshire.
Crews are in attendance at the Braemar Lodge Hotel following reports of an explosion on Wednesday morning.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.45am on Wednesday, March 16 to reports of a shed on fire at Glenshee Road, Braemar, Ballater.
“Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances, one height vehicle and one water carrier to the scene where the fire is affecting a nearby commercial building.
“Firefighters are currently still at the scene and there are no reported casualties at this time.”
Braemar Primary School, which is located near to the hotel, has moved to online learning for Wednesday.
A spokesperson for Aberdeenshire Council said: “Braemar Primary School will be closed today due to a fire at a nearby hotel.
