Mum and son traced

A mother and son who were missing in the Highlands have been found safe and well after a police search.

Concerned officers appealed for help to find Linda Newlands, 30, and her son Andrew Baird, 10.

The pair were last seen in Dingwall on Wednesday at approximately 7.40pm, with police suggesting they may have travelled to Edinburgh.

Police Scotland announced that the pair had been located.

A spokesperson said: “Thank you everyone who responded to our appeal.”