A search is ongoing to locate a man missing in Cape Wrath
We are appealing for the public’s assistance in trying to locate a 54-year-old man missing from Edinburgh.
Mark Ryle travelled from Edinburgh to Cape Wrath on Friday, 9 May, 2025.
Mark is around 5ft 8 inches in height with a slim build. When last seen, he was wearing light-coloured trousers and a dark grey top. He was carrying a red and black backpack.
The last confirmed sighting of Mark was around 10am on Monday, 12 May, 2025 in the Cape Wrath area.
While travelling to Cape Wrath, Mark met various local people. When he failed to return and travel back from Cape Wrath concern was raised for him.
A search operation was launched including assistance from the RNLI, HM Coastguard, Assynt Mountain Rescue and search and rescue dog association.
A search of the coastline has resumed today.
Sergeant Jo Macleod said: “Mark’s life has been in Edinburgh and officers are continuing enquiries to locate any extended family and friends of Mark. I would ask anyone who recently saw or spoke to Mark to contact us. If anyone has any information, please do get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1385 of Thursday, 14 May, 2025.
