Police Scotland have reported that two missing persons have been traced following appeals for help from the public and the media.

Photographs of both were circulated widely whilst officers carried out routine enquiries.

Police Scotland. Photo: Martin P. McAdam www.martinmcadam.com

As a result Clair Parks who had been reported missing from the Penicuik area has been traced safe and well. 

In addition, 67-year-old Alexander Cunningham who was reported missing from the Craigmount Drive area of Edinburgh has also been found safe and well.

Officers would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.

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.