Search continues for 72-year-old man reported missing near Beauly one week ago

The search is continuing for 72-year-old James Paton who went missing near Beauly a week ago.

Mr Paton, of Kiltarlity, was last seen on Monday December 23 about 1.30pm.

He was driving his Dacia Duster on the Fanellan Farm Road, near to Ruttle Woods on the south side of the River Beauly. It is thought he was going to walk his dog in the woods.

Extensive searches have taken place involving police officers, specialist search units, dogs, the Dundonnel Mountain Rescue Team, Scottish Fire and Rescue, and the HM Coastguard helicopter.

Members of the local community have also been involved with about 110 volunteers carrying out searches on Christmas Day.

Nearby residents have been asked to check their land and outbuildings.

Mr Paton is described as being 5ft 5ins, of stout build with a grey beard and hair and wears glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 101, quoting incident 3111 of 23 December.

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