POLICE are appealing for help to identify a man whose body was found near a popular Scottish tourist town.

The man, believed to be in his late 50s or older, was found near Wade’s Bridge – which crosses the River Tay at Aberfeldy – without any personal belongings at around 9.40am on Saturday, August 17.

Police said that no one matching the man’s description has been reported missing, and despite “significant enquiries” they have been unable to identify him.

Officers said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

The man is described as white and likely in his late 50s or older, around 6ft 4ins in height and of medium build with sandy blonde and grey wavy hair. When he was found he was wearing black underwear.

Detective Inspector Simon Murray said: “Unfortunately, despite significant enquiries, we have not yet been able to establish who the man is. We want to establish his identity as soon as possible to inform his family of his death.

“There were no personal belongings near to where he was found, and no-one has reported anyone matching his description missing to police.

“We are continuing to carry out enquiries to help us identify where he may have entered the water. We would ask any local residents if this description resembles anyone they know lives locally? For any wider public who have been in the Aberfeldy area over the past couple of weeks, does this resemble anyone they may have seen in the area?

“Has anyone seen personal items either washed up on the shore or discarded near the water? Have you seen a car parked in either a car park or a layby in the area that has been there for a few days? Abandoned tents or anything out else of the ordinary?

“He may have been on holiday or visiting the Aberfeldy area, so if you have any information or if you have not heard from a friend or family member and this is unusual, please contact us.

“Anyone with any information that may be relevant is urged to contact 101 quoting incident number 1094 of 17 August.”