North East Radio Scotland

Police and paramedics rushed the scene on Monday morning.

Red kites are a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, making it illegal to kill, injure, or take them, or to damage their nests, eggs or young.

"Today we close the most horrific chapter of our lives and we want to thank everyone who has supported us during this time and now request our privacy as we move forward."

Footage shared on social media showed police getting involved in efforts to catch the mammal, with officers swerving into a street and jumping out of the vehicle to contain it.

Margaret Milton, 96, took part in a Q&A session with the children about what school was like in the 1930s, with the children were shocked to learn that the toilet was outside in the playground.

"I think any Aberdeen fan watching that would think, 'What are you talking about? Was that the same game which we watched?'"