AN urgent appeal has been launched for a missing man last seen over a month ago.

William Barclay was reported missing on Saturday, September 28, but was last seen on Monday, August 26 in the Newmilns area in East Ayrshire.

The 54-year-old may have travelled by bus to Oban, Fort William or Mallaig. He is described as being 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build, with short grey hair.

Anyone who may have seen William is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1035 of September 28.