Concerns are growing for a woman who has been missing for more than a week.

Alison Roxborough was last seen in Melrose in the Scottish Borders around 1am on Thursday, September 21.

The 40-year-old may be travelling north through Edinburgh, Fife and Perthshire to her home in Ross-shire.

Officers said they are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and asked anyone with information to get in touch immediately.

Inspector Tony Hodges from Galashiels Police Station said: "Alison is from the Ross-shire area and it is believed she is looking to travel back up north.

"Our enquiries so far suggest she may have travelled through Edinburgh, North East Fife and even Perthshire, however, we have yet to locate her.

"I would ask that anyone who believes they have seen Alison since last Thursday, or who knows where she is, comes forward and assists with our ongoing inquiries.

"Similarly, I would also urge Alision to get in touch and let us know she is safe."

Ms Roxborough is 5ft 8in with a medium to large build, and was wearing a camouflage jacket and hat.

She is in possession of three distinct rucksacks, which are pink, black and camouflage in colour. One rucksack has a teddy bear on front.

Anyone with information has been asked to call police in Galashiels via 101.