Police are keen to trace an Edinburgh man who has not been seen since the weekend.
Raymond Paterson (63) was last seen on Saturday (February 21) at around 2.30pm in Glasgow Queen Street train station. He got off the Edinburgh train and walked towards the Dundas Street exit. He was also seen beforehand on Lothian Buses number 23.
Officers are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries and are appealing to the public for assistance in a bid to trace the man safe and well.
Raymond has strong links to the West Highlands and may have travelled by train to the to the Bridge of Orchy/Glencoe area using the West Coast rail line. Police are also keep an open mind to the possibility that he may be in the Glasgow area and asking city residents for assiatnce.
He is described as white, 5ft 8inches tall, slim to medium build with blue eyes, short grey hair and has a Glaswegian accent.
He was last seen wearing dark green khaki hip-length jacket and dark green combat-style khaki trousers. He was also wearing a black baseball-style hat and a long black scarf. He also uses a brown wooden walking stick.
Anyone who can assist officers with their efforts to trace Raymond is asked to contact police immediately.
Inspector Graeme Nisbet said: “Police are continuing with their enquiries in a bid to trace Raymond safe and well.
“I would ask anyone who has seen him to contact police on 101 or alternatively the charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
