Increasing civic and green spaces in Aberdeen city centre is crucial to attracting new residents, a new survey has claimed.

The findings of the report, commissioned by Aberdeen City Council, will be used to inform plans to make the area more attractive.

Factors highlighted included improving amenities, access to green space, creation of cafes and a variety of leisure destinations as well as improvements to parking and public transport.

Council leader Jenny Laing said: "The early findings from this City Centre Masterplan-backed study suggest that more people are ready to make their home in the heart of Aberdeen.

"That's why we're working with our partners to offer the right mix of housing as well as creating a city centre that has a real buzz to it.

"The masterplan includes a range of projects to make this happen - from promoting bold new residential development opportunities to enhancing existing buildings and public spaces, such as that on Broad Street.

"I look forward to seeing the final study which will give us a clearer idea about how best to deliver that and help boost the city centre population."