Aberdeen's Lord Provost experienced navigating the city from the perspective of someone with limited sight on Monday.

The event was to raise awareness of the work done by North East Sensory Services (NESS).

The charity supports over 6000 people in the north east who have hearing and sight loss with practical and emotional support as well as rehabilitation, social groups and assistive equipment.

Barney Crockett wore specially designed glasses and was helped by a trained guide as he made his way to the town house without being able to see.

Mr Crockett said: "I felt very vulnerable. Initially when you go outside, that was the big shock to me, how different the outside is from the inside. The expert help was so valuable.

"I am sure that people who have been newly affected by different conditions, having that level of expertise that we get from our agencies here is very helpful."

Graham Findlay from NESS said: "Barney was being guided by one of our dedicated volunteers.

"NESS has got over 130 volunteers working for us all free of charge, of all ages and of all types of services.

"They are invaluable, we couldn't do half of the work we do without our volunteers."