A GREY seal pup, found on a beach in Fraserburgh, is being looked after by the Scottish SPCA at Fishcross.

The female - believed to be three weeks old and still with a white fur coat - has been named Rogue.

Having been rescued by volunteers from British Divers Marine Life Rescue earlier this month, the pup was taken to the Scottish SPCA's National Wildlife Rescue Centre.

Centre manager Colin Seddon revealed that Rogue was the first seal pup of the season and that many more are likely to be found between now and Easter.

He is also reminding members of the public who spot distressed animals to contact the SSPCA before approaching them.

He said: "Rogue is our first grey seal pup of the season, which will last until March or April next year.

"She is being tube-fed fish soup at the moment and that will continue for the next few weeks until she's old and strong enough to feed herself.

"Over the pupping season last year we took in 95 grey seals who needed our help.

"We now have four seal pups in our care, including Rogue, and we've no doubt they'll be joined by many more in the coming weeks and months."

Colin added: "Anyone concerned about a seal pup, including any who appear injured, are found on public beaches or are spotted in unusual places such as non-breeding areas, should give us a call before
approaching them.

"We are often contacted about seal pups who are healthy but have been abandoned by their mothers because someone has disturbed them."

Anyone concerned about a seal or any other wild animal should contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.