A council housing development focused on energy efficiency has been officially opened in Fraserburgh.

Heritage Way on the town's Barrasgate Road features 30 properties in a mixture of flats and houses, three of which have been designed for people with physical disabilities.

The low-carbon, low-energy flats and houses were designed by award-winning architect Gokay Deveci, of Robert Gordon University.

It was formally opened by local government and housing minister Kevin Stewart on Friday in a ceremony involving Aberdeenshire provost Bill Howatson and Anne Stirling, of Aberdeenshire Council's communities committee.

Mr Stewart said: "I am delighted to have the chance to formally open Heritage Way and see the great benefits it promised become a reality, including those for disabled residents.

"This is a project that is matching affordable housing with the needs of the people. These homes will have a hugely positive impact, making a difference to residents and their families.

"These affordable homes also show that they can be accessible and of good quality, and energy efficient."

He added: "I am very pleased we were able to support the development through our Greener Homes Innovation Scheme.

"This development and others like it shows our commitment to see at least 50,000 affordable homes delivered by the end of this parliament."