Police are continuing enquiries after the car of a man reported missing from his Aberdeenshire home was located unoccupied on a track off the B846 south of Tummel Bridge.
Who is being sought
The missing person has been identified as 37‑year‑old Sandy Scott Barron of Inverbervie. He was last heard from by his family on Saturday 18 July. Officers have treated him as a missing person since then and launched a search operation following the discovery of his vehicle.
Where the vehicle was found
Police located a black Dacia Duster bearing registration SD67 SXG on a track off the B846, south of Tummel Bridge, at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 22 July. The vehicle was unoccupied when found.
"We are working to establish Sandy’s movements and I would urge anyone who believes they may have seen him or his black Dacia Duster at any point in recent days to get in touch as a matter of urgency."
Appeal to the public
Officers have asked anyone who may have seen Sandy or his vehicle to contact Police Scotland. From enquiries so far, it is thought he may have travelled in the direction of Kinloch Rannoch. Members of the public with information are asked to call 101, quoting reference 2645 of 22 July.
- Description: white, 5ft 11in, slim build, short brown hair.
- Last heard from: 18 July.
- Vehicle located: black Dacia Duster, SD67 SXG, 22 July at ~5.30pm.
Practical context for Aberdeenshire residents
While the vehicle was discovered in Perthshire, Sandy’s reported home in Inverbervie and the appeal from Police Scotland make this relevant to Aberdeenshire communities. Locally held information about movements, sightings on roads linking Angus, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire, or knowledge of friends and family contacts could assist investigators. Anyone who believes they can help should provide details to police, even if information appears minor.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Sandy Scott Barron |
| Age | 37 |
| Last contact | 18 July |
| Vehicle | Black Dacia Duster, SD67 SXG |
| Vehicle found | Track off B846, south of Tummel Bridge — 22 July, ~5.30pm |
Police at Perth are co-ordinating the search and enquiries. If you have dashcam footage, mobile phone video, or any information about the car or Mr Barron’s movements in the days around 18–22 July, contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2645 of 22 July.
