The body of a man has been discovered in a garden in Aberdeenshire.

John Thomson was found dead outside a house on the outskirts of Sauchen.

Detectives were alerted alerted following the discovery of the 65-year-old at 2.35pm on Sunday.

Mr Thomson had been at an event in Thainstone, Inverurie, before he died.

On Monday night Police Scotland confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Detective Inspector David Howieson said: "Inquiries remain ongoing however at present we are content there is nothing to suggest any suspicious circumstances.

"We are grateful to the community for its support whilst enquiries are carried out and thankful to those members of the public who have contacted Police to provide information."