AN APPEAL has been launched for a missing man in East Lothian.

Police are searching for James Andrew Young, who is originally from Haddington.

The 30-year-old was last seen at about 7.10am this morning (Friday) near to Nunraw Old Abbey, near Gifford.

He is described as being five-foot-eight-inches tall, slim, with short, dark hair, wearing a khaki jacket, khaki trousers and navy trainers.

He may be driving a Mercedes ML120 silver colour registration number SL03 NWN.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "We are concerned for James' wellbeing and ask that anyone with information regarding James Young's whereabouts or who may have spotted the described vehicle to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number PS-20171020-837."

The appeal has been posted on social media, with Police describing Mr Young as a "high risk missing person".