More than 120 school pupils from Aberdeen have discussed ideas for making the city a safe and welcoming place for youngsters.

Pupils from Harlaw Academy and Aberdeen Grammar School, along with primary feeder schools, took part in the workshop, which will inform delivery of the city centre masterplan.

Unanimously adopted by Aberdeen City Council in June 2015, the masterplan has 50 projects ranging from new office developments and public realm to supporting skills training and new events.

Schools were asked to consult pupils in advance about ways to make city centre more interactive and interesting for people aged between three and 18.

Education and children's services committee convener John Wheeler said: "The workshop isn't a paper exercise.

"The council is implementing the Aberdeen city centre masterplan, which gives us all an opportunity to transform our city centre.

"It's important that get this right for everyone and the input of the city's youngsters continues to be invaluable in progressing the masterplan."

Vice-convener Lesley Dunbar said: "One of our greatest assets is the enthusiasm and imagination of our young people.

"No one is better placed to tell us how we might go about delivering a child friendly city that is a safer and nurturing place to be."