Search involving police and specialists continues in Grantown area for missing man Marc Drostle
Searches are continuing in the Grantown area for missing 28-year-old Marc Drostle nearly a week after he was last seen.
Marc is believed to have travelled to the Aviemore area from London on Thursday December 12, 2024.
Between Thursday, December 19 and Saturday December 21, there were sightings of him reported in the Abernethy National Nature Reserve, near Nethy Bridge.
He is believed to have been seen in the Anagach woods area, Grantown around 3pm on Tuesday December 24.
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Marc is described as white, around 5ft 9in tall, slim build, with dark hair. He is believed to be wearing a black puffer jacket and carrying a blue rucksack.
Inspector Craig Johnstone said: "Since Marc was reported missing on Saturday, 21 December, we have been carrying out extensive searches and enquiries.
“Officers, led by specialist search advisors, have been assisted by police dogs and local mountain rescue teams. Our partner agencies are also helping with searches.
“Despite these efforts and previous appeals, we have yet to trace him. His family and friends are extremely upset and concerned by his disappearance.
"We are grateful for any assistance from the public in sharing our appeal and reporting any sightings or information that may help.
"Marc is known to walk long distances and we urge anyone who may have seen someone matching his description to contact us.
“He could be following the course of the River Spey heading to Moray and we ask anyone who lives or walks near the river, or anyone fishing there to report any sightings.
"We also urge people with any cabins, outbuildings or sheds to check them in case Marc has sought shelter from the weather conditions.
"Anyone with sightings or information of where Marc may be should call Police Scotland on 101 and quote reference 1774 of 21 December."
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