A frantic search has been launched for a missing man who vanished from his Scots home two days ago.
Concern is growing for the welfare of James Allan, who was last seen in the Hailesland Grove area of Edinburgh at around 5.30pm on Thursday, May 26.
Police are appealing for information in a bid to help trace the 53-year-old.
James is described as white male, 5’10 tall, with long black hair.
When last seen he was wearing a black jacket, brown jumper and black jeans.
Inspector Flynn from Wester Hailes Police Station appeals "Given the passage of time since James was last seen, we are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
"Anyone who may have seen James, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0448 of 27/05/2022.
"Similarly if James sees this appeal I would ask him to get in touch to let us know he is safe."
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