An avian flu outbreak has been confirmed at a historic Scots castle after a number of geese have died.
The North East Ranger Service found the infection at Fyvie Castle in Turriff, Aberdeenshire. The National Trust confirmed less than 10 birds have died from the outbreak, which is thought to be mainly affecting Greylag Geese.
A spokesperson said: "A small number of deaths as a result of avian flu (H5N1) have been confirmed – under 10 – at Fyvie Castle, Garden and Estate in Aberdeenshire. We continue to closely monitor the wildfowl population on the loch, and it’s thanks to our rangers’ diligence in this monitoring activity that we are able to report and act."
