'Concerns growing' for missing Falkirk man who is believed to have travelled to Edinburgh amid police search
Police are appealing for anyone with information on James' whereabouts to contact them
A search is underway for a missing man who is believed to have travelled to Edinburgh.
James Booth, 42, was last seen in the Falkirk area on Sunday, 4 October, 2026.
He is described as being around 5ft 3in tall, with short brown hair and blue eyes.
Police suspect he may have travelled to Edinburgh however his current location and clothing is unknown.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “James may have travelled to the Edinburgh area. As time passes concerns are growing for his welfare and enquiries are ongoing to trace him.
“Officers are appealing for anyone who has seen James or who has information on his whereabouts to contact them.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1734 of 15 October 2026.”