Three men who helped rescue a woman from a sinking car have been honoured for their bravery.
Firefighter Kevin Smith, 43, and fishermen Rustam Psiancin, 43, and Hisona Gilbert rushed to the scene at Macduff harbour in Aberdeenshire as the situation unfolded on October 26, 2015.
Mr Smith was off duty at the time of the incident but is trained in water rescue, and he managed to enter the vehicle as it sank to remove the woman to safety.
Mr Psiancin, from Lithuania, and his colleague Mr Gilbert, who is from the Philippines and whose age is not known, were both working in the area at the time and they entered the water to secure a line around the car as it sank to secure it against the harbour wall.
They have all now been honoured by the Royal Humane Society - a charity that recognises acts of bravery in saving lives - after working together to rescue the woman safely.
The woman was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in a critical condition following the rescue and she has since made a full recovery.
Mr Smith said: "It's been called an act of bravery but I find that quite embarrassing because I just did my job.
"We made a good team on the day and being water rescue trained was definitely a bonus. I am just delighted we were able to save the lady's life."
Inspector Neil Campbell, who applied for the honours on behalf of Police Scotland, said: "These men put their own safety to one side that day and did not give up until the woman was rescued.
"Their quick-thinking actions undoubtedly saved a life, and as such they are fully deserving of such a prestigious award."
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