A bronze book has been stolen from a remote memorial to a Borders poet.

The item was taken from the Will H Ogilvie memorial cairn beside the B711, between Roberton and Ashkirk, near Hawick.

It is inscribed with one of the writer's best-loved poems about the area itself, "The Road to Roberton".

The book is believed to have been taken from the site sometime in August.

Police Constable Lesley Shiell said: "The book is a very distinctive item which we're eager to return to its rightful place on the road to Roberton.

"I'd urge anyone who may have information on its current whereabouts to get in touch.

"Likewise, anyone who may have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area during this time is asked to come forward."

Will H Ogilvie was born in the Borders in 1869 and spent around ten years of his adult life in Australia before returning to Scotland.

He wrote ballads and romantic poems on various themes, and his works were well known in Australia.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.