John Green

Police are appealing for help in finding a walker in the Cairngorms.

John Green has been reported missing after he was last seen yesterday.

The 43-year-old was seen in Ballater about 8pm on Tuesday. He is described as 6ft 2ins (1.88m) tall, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

Police Scotland said he speaks with a north-eastern English accent and was last seen wearing dark grey walking trousers, a dark grey jumper, walking boots and either a dark coloured or orange jacket. He also a rucksack.

Mr Green has a tattoo of the star sign Aries on the nape of his neck.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.