Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 41-year-old man reported missing in Broxburn, West Lothian. 

Ross Findlayson was last seen around 9am on Friday, 12 July, in the Craigseaton area of the town. 
 
He is described at around 5ft 6ins, of slim build, with grey receding hair and a grey beard.  

When last seen he was wearing black clothing, black boots and a white baseball cap. He was carrying a grey rucksack. 
 
Inspector Geraldine Josey said: “Concerns are growing for Ross’s welfare and we want to make sure he is safe and well. 
 
“We are asking anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to get in touch.” 
 
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1235 of Friday, 12 July, 2024. 

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.