An urgent search has been launched to find a Scots man reported missing from the Isle of Rum.
Andrew Samuel, from Fife, was last seen in the bay area around midnight on Tuesday, August 30, into Wednesday, August, 31.
The 59-year-old, known as Andy, has not been in contact with friends or family since.
A multi-agency search has been launched to locate him after a dinghy thought to belong to Andy was found in the area on Thursday, September 1.
Andy is described as being white and around 5ft 7in tall, with grey hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a burgundy top and light coloured trousers.
Officers are urging people who live in the island communities nearby to check their outhouses in case Andy has taken shelter.
Inspector Isla Campbell said: “Our thoughts are with Andy’s family at this difficult time. Officers are currently conducting searches alongside partner agencies in attempts to trace him
“I would urge anyone who thinks they may have seen Andy or the dinghy around that area since Tuesday night to get in touch with police.
“If you live in the island communities nearby, please check your outhouses in case Andy has taken shelter there. Similarly I would ask skippers to keep an eye out and check shorelines.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 3866 of 1 September, 2022.
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