The local community organisation behind the restoration of Braemar Castle in Aberdeenshire has confirmed work is now starting on the castle, following support from donors.
It received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland, which means the castle can now be restored and its grounds re-developed.
Braemar Castle has been under community management since 2007 and has been a feature in the Cairngorms National Park for more than 400 years.
