A large white structure has been puzzling people in a North-east town.

And questions have been raised about exactly what the large punctuation mark could mean.

The structure near Tesco in Westhill was placed there by Westhill and Elrick Community Council.

It comes ahead of a mystery announcement to be made next week.

And it is hoped the installation will get people living nearby asking questions and engaging with the special project.

Councillor Ron McKail, who represents the area, said: “I would certainly think it’s getting people talking, but I’m just assuming.

“I think it’s to get people talking.

“It’s raising the profile of what the community council is doing.

“I do attend community council meetings so I have a good idea of what it might be, but I’m not going to say anything.

“I will be eager to find out what it is for definite.”

The towering white structure seemed to appear out of nowhere on Sunday.

It stands out from the green suburban setting it is in just off the A944 heading in towards Westhill and can be easily seen by motorists from the roadside.

Since its installation appeared some residents have been left wondering what it is all about.

But the community council has vowed to remain silent over what is behind the installation until a bulletin is released next week.

Vice chairwoman Audrey Findlay said: “We put the question mark there because we wanted people to start questioning what it is.

“We’re wanting to engage with the community in Westhill before our announcement next week.

“It has been talked about by people.”