The remains of a Scottish sailor killed in the First World War may have been discovered more than 100 years after his death.

James Robertson lost his life fighting in the Battle of Gavrelle in northern France on April 28, 1917.

His body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Arras Memorial along with 35,000 others with no grave.

However, the Ministry of Defence now believes remains discovered near the town of Gavrelle may belong to able seaman Robertson.

Nicola Nash, from the MoD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), said: "Extensive research has managed to narrow our search down to just two sailors, so there should be a very good chance of identifying him.

"He is to be buried in France in July.

"Rather than bury him as an unknown sailor, I would love to be able to confirm an identity so that his headstone may bear his name."

The MoD has appealed to relatives of Mr Robertson to get in touch and undergo a DNA test to confirm the remains belong to the 26-year-old sailor.