A cancer support charity has received a boost from staff at the Inverurie branch of Marks & Spencer.

Clan Cancer Support volunteers will be able to raise funds at the store throughout the year after it was chosen charity of the year by workers.

They will pack bags at the shop every Saturday and in two weekends have already raised more than £1200.

The charity opened a new centre in the town's Burnside Court last year and bosses hope the M&S partnership will also increase awareness of their services.

Fiona Cormack, Clan's Aberdeenshire area coordinator, said: "This is great news for our service in Inverurie and district.

"We are so pleased to have the support of M&S and the partnership will help raise funds to deliver our services to those affected by cancer as well as help spread the word that we are in the new centre in Burnside Court.

"Since we opened last autumn we have started a walking group, craft group and gentle exercise class.

"We also offer complementary therapies, a listening service, and support for children and families.

"We have been blown away by the generosity of the Inverurie public to our bag packing service at the M&S store.

"The funds raised will make a real difference to our work to support those affected by cancer in the area."

Danielle Beaton, M&S Inverurie store manager, said staff were "delighted" to support Clan.

She added: "Several staff members have been affected by cancer and know the impact it can have on the whole family.

"We know Clan Cancer Support does great work for people in the area and their new premises is close to our store."