The clear up at Stonehaven Harbour has begun following two days of stormy weather.
The sun was shining in the Aberdeenshire town, in stark contrast to the conditions earlier in the week.
Several boats were sunk and several more were dashed against the rocks due to the force of the storm, which drove powerful waves completely over the outer harbour wall and into the inner harbour.
Two small boats were washed over the harbour wall, landing bow first on the sea bed, while a sea cadet pontoon ended up stranded on the pier.
Most of the vessels damaged in the harbour were pleasure boats, a fisherman told The Courier.
Firms, shops and cafes were keen to stress, however, that it is “business as usual” in the town.
Vickie Alexander, owner of the Harbour Hut cafe, said: “Tuesday was the worst, with wind and rain.
“It was so strong that people couldn’t get out of their cars.
“We do worry, because it’s so unpredictable these storms really are a freak occurrence.
“I’ve lived in Stonehaven all my life, and the spring and autumn storms are common, but the flooding is definitely becoming more common.”
Carlo Williams, a resident on the Old Pier, whose flat was damaged by the last round of flooding, had sandbags and a flood barrier up at his door.
He said: “High tide at 11am yesterday was really rough, that was the worst.
“We phoned the police and asked for sandbags for high tide, but it was late afternoon by the time they arrived and by then the damage was done.
“They should have been more prepared, because the spring tide and the storm always happen around this time of year every year it’s the same.”
John McIntosh and his wife were holidaying in the area when the storm struck and were amazed by what they saw.
He said: “We sent a photo to our son of the waves yesterday, and another photo from the same spot today. We couldn’t believe it.
“Where we’re staying, up at the caravan site, you could see the peat running down the river.
“You could hear the shingle on the beach rolling down like thunder every time the waves went out.
“It’s a shame for those who have had property damaged by this weather, but as visitors it’s been spectacular.”
YouTube videos were posted showing huge waves and strong winds, including one video taken from a drone showing the violent sea on Tuesday evening.
High tides were still a problem in Angus yesterday as fast-moving waters left a fisherman stranded on rocks north of Montrose. The inshore lifeboat was called out to rescue him.