Urgent search for ‘keen hillwalker’ Stuart Differ last seen three days ago

An urgent search has been launched for a keen hillwalker who has been missing for nearly three days.

Stuart Differ was last seen leaving an address in the village of Auchinloch, North Lanarkshire around 7.15pm on Friday, April 26.

The 51-year-old was driving a gray Land Rover at the time of his disappearance and is known to visit the Loch Lomond & Trossachs and Scottish Highland areas.

Police are urging anyone who is in those areas to look out for Stuart and the vehicle, reg SY11 UNJ.

Stuart is described as around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build and bald. When last seen he was wearing a black hoodie and black jogging bottoms.

Inspector Barry Maguire, Cumbernauld Police Office, said: “We’re becoming increasingly concerned for Stuart’s welfare and we want to trace him urgently to ensure he is safe and well.

“I’m asking the public to keep a look out for Stuart and the gray Land Rover and report any sightings to us. Anyone with information on his movements since Friday evening, please get in touch.

“Stuart, if you see this appeal, please contact police or your family so we can make sure you’re safe and well.”

Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2807 of April 28, 2024.