A woman who was found dead at a home in Peterhead on Tuesday evening has been named locally as Elizabeth Watson.
Tributes have poured in for the grandmother across the community with countless people describing her as a "lovely woman" who always made time to say hello to everyone she passed.
Officers were made aware of a concern for a 58-year-old woman at Catto Drive in the Aberdeenshire town after the alarm was raised at around 6.15pm on Tuesday. Upon arrival the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police launched a probe following the discovery. The force confirmed this morning that a 30-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the woman's death.
Peterhead has been left shocked by the passing of Elizabeth who was well-loved by all that knew her.
As well as being a devoted mum and grandmother, she was a member of Apex Church and has been described as an amazing neighbour.
Tracey Smith told the Record: "I knew her through her eldest son. She was a lovely lady, a great mum and a brilliant grandmother."
Helen Watson added: "Quiet lady, always said hello in passing, so so sad to hear this, thoughts with her mum and dad."
Friend Elizabeth Milne said: "One of my best pals totally devastated. Heartbroken. Precious memories of all our times together thoughts with all her family."
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John Allan commented: "Shocked at this terrible news today, You were a legend my quine. Goodbye for now but will see you again when it's my time."
Paying tribute Amanda Cruickshank said: "So so sad she was a kind soul. Thoughts with her family at this tragic sad time.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a 58-year-old woman at an address on Catto Drive in Peterhead shortly after 6.15pm on Tuesday, June 27.
“She was pronounced dead at the scene. A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
“There is no risk to the wider public and enquiries to establish the full circumstances are at an early stage.”
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