Police confirm death of missing Highlander

Police Scotland this afternoon confirmed that human remains discovered on the beach at Dingieshowe, Orkney, on Monday, December 14, are those of John Mackay.

The 51-year-old was was reported missing from the Inverness area on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

His family have been informed and a full report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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