A WOMAN who has been reported missing from Edinburgh could be travelling to the west of Scotland, say police.

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for help to trace 42-year-old Rebecca Clough, who has been reported missing from the Liberton area.

Rebecca, known as Becca, was last seen on the evening of Tuesday, August 13.

Police say that Becca may be travelling towards the west of the country by car.

The 42-year-old is described as white, around 5ft 7in tall, and has shoulder length red/purple hair.

She was last seen wearing black cotton tracksuit bottoms and top. She occasionally wears glasses.

Sergeant Craig Darling said: “We are concerned for Becca’s welfare and appeal to anyone who believes they may have seen her to contact the police immediately."

Anyone with information which may assist in finding Becca is asked to call Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident 0808 of August 14.