Sophie Taylor's family said she was a beautiful daughter A teenage trainee gamekeeper accidentally shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself, it has been reported.
The pair - named as Sophie Taylor, 16, and 18-year-old Calum Murray - died at a cottage just off the A939 road near Tomintoul on Tuesday.Ms Taylor's family said they had been left "completely shocked" by the death of their "beautiful" daughter.
A Grampian Police investigation is continuing into the double shooting.
Officers are not looking for anyone else over the deaths.
It is understood one of the bodies was found inside the cottage and the other in the grounds.
In a statement, Sophie's parents David, 41, and Katie, 44, and brother David, 18, said: "Sophie was bright and bubbly and loved spending time with her family and friends. We are immensely proud of her.
"We are a close family who will miss her very much and are completely shocked to have lost her so prematurely."
'Sorely missed' The teenager was in her fourth year at Speyside High School in Aberlour and due to sit her Standard Grade exams in a few weeks' time.
Police are investigating the deaths of the two teenagers Ella Grant, depute head at Speyside High School, said Sophie had been working hard to prepare for her exams.
She said: "The news of this tragic loss has deeply shocked and saddened us all.
"Sophie was well liked, both by her fellow pupils and by the staff and she will be sorely missed.
"She was a credit to herself, her family and the school. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Sophie's family at this very sad time."
Locals said Mr Murray had been working on the Glenavon estate as a trainee gamekeeper.
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