POLICE looking for a missing Scottish man think he could have travelled to Blackpool.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary are anxious to trace 33-year-old Ian Ochiltree, who went missing from Crichten Royal Hospital, Dumfries, on Thursday, September 13 at 11.30am.

Mr Ochiltree was described as 5ft 11in tall, of medium build, with short, light brown hair.

He was wearing a jumper, red T-shirt, beige trousers and black trainers when he disappeared.

Police are appealing for anyone with information about Mr Ochiltree's whereabouts to contact Dumfries Police on 01387 252112.