Russian princess and former Versace model Olga Roh has revealed plans to convert Aberdeenshire's Inchdrewer castle into a luxury boutique hotel.

The 46-year-old descendent of Tsar Nicholas II bought the property with her husband last year, for a fee reported to be in the region of £400,000, which led to Roh also inheriting the title of Baroness of Inchdrewer.

Roh plans to restore the castle in order to create a family home, alongside an eight-room hotel.

"My whole family has a deep love for Scotland. I think if you asked many Russians in London about Scotland, most of them wouldn't have a clue,” said Roh.

“But I come from a much more traditional Russian family and know about history and the links between our two countries over the centuries.

“I really hope that the people of Banff will welcome us and not just see us as some crazy outsiders and oddballs who try to fit in.”

The castle itself has been the subject of paranormal interest, with the site thought to be haunted by the third Lord Banff and his white dog.

The 16th-century tower house is classified as a category A listed building.