Concerns growing for missing man believed to have travelled to the Highlands

Police say they are growing “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a missing man from Fife who may be in the Highlands.

Neil Fordyce was reported missing from the Windygates area on Friday and was last seen in the Achnashellach area around 12.40pm on Saturday.

The 41-year-old is believed to have travelled by train before walking on foot along the A890.

Officers say it is unusual for Neil to be out of contact with his friends and family.

He is described as 5ft 9″ tall, of average build, with fair hair and stubble. When last seen, he was wearing black jogging bottoms, a black coat and a red and blue knitted hat and was carrying a large rucksack.

Inspector Alasdair Young said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Neil and want to make sure he is ok.

“We believe he has travelled from Kirkcaldy to Achnashellach by train, going via Perth and Inverness, and are looking to speak to anyone who may have spoken to him or remembers seeing him. We believe he then exited the train station on foot, walking along the A890.

“It is very unusual for him to be out of contact with his family and friends for this length of time. Anyone with any information on Neil’s whereabouts should contact police.”

Any information can be passed to officers via 101, quoting incident number 1340 of February 7, 2026.