Police have charged two women over separate alleged incidents of sheep-worrying in the Stonehaven area.
They both allegedly occurred on Friday March 2.
Police Scotland said a 47-year-old has been charged and will be reported to the procurator fiscal following an incident in the Netherley area around 11am which involved a Husky-type dog
The incident resulted in the death of five sheep as well as injuries to several other sheep.
A 24-year-old woman has also been charged and will be reported to the procurator fiscal following a second incident at around 12pm in the Stonehaven area.
No sheep were killed as a result of that incident, but were chased and distressed by a Gordon Setter-type dog.
PC Liam Mercer said: “Sheep-worrying type incidents obviously have a financial impact on the farmers as well as causing distress to the other animals.
“Farmers are legally entitled to protect their livestock which can result in the destruction of a dog by shooting it.
“While no farmer wishes to resort to this option it is an option available and one that could quite easily be avoided if owners ensure that they have proper control of their dogs.
“Anyone with concerns or information regarding a sheep worrying incident should contact police on 101.”