The family of a man missing from home in Edinburgh have said they are "worried" as police search to find him.

Colin McLennan, 59, disappeared from the Saughtonhall area of the city on Thursday, December 27.

Although it is not the first time he has gone missing, Mr McLennan has not been seen or heard from since.

Police are appealing for people in the Cramond, Hilend, River Almond and Water of Leith areas of the city to look out for him.

They said his family "are understandably worried".

Inspector Keith Mailer said: "Whilst Colin has been missing before, it has now been a number of days since he was last in contact with family.

"They are understandably worried about him.

"I have a number of police resources out looking for Colin and I am also seeking assistance from the public.

"Colin is known to frequent the River Almond and Water of Leith areas of Edinburgh as well as Cramond and Hillend.

"I would appeal for people walking in these areas to please keep a look out for him."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.