Urgent search for missing hillwalker on Isle of Rum who may have become 'disorientated'

An urgent search has been launched for a missing hillwalker who ‘may have become disorientated’ on a Scottish island.

Mary Malloy was last seen walking in the area between Trollabhal and Bealach an Fhuarain on the Isle of Rum around 2.30pm on Saturday, May 25.

The 68-year-old was in contact with family around 6.30pm but it is unknown where she was at that time.

It’s believed that Mary was trying to make her way back to the Dibidil area and may have become disorientated.

Mountain rescue teams, helicopter and search dogs have been searching for Mary with concerns for her welfare increasing.

Mary is described as around 5ft 8in tall, of average build with long grey hair. When she was last seen she was wearing a turquoise waterproof jacket, red trousers, brown walking boots, blue hat and red gloves. She was also carrying a grey rucksack.

Inspector Graham Brown said: “Mary is a keen hillwalker but from what we’ve been told she may have become disorientated and failed to follow her planned route.

“We have specialist resources, including mountain rescue teams, helicopter and search dogs, in the area but we also need the public’s help with information.

“I’d appeal to anyone who was on Rum yesterday and thinks they may have seen someone matching her description to come forward.

“Also, anyone who may have known Mary’s intended route or areas she was keen to visit it urged to get in contact with us.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3149 of May 25.