Urgent search for Sandy Scott after car found in Perthshire
Police Scotland have launched an urgent search for Sandy Scott Barron, 37, from Inverbervie, after his black Dacia Duster was found abandoned off the B846 south of Tummel Bridge in Perthshire. Last heard from on 18 July, he may be travelling on foot towards Kinloch Rannoch.
Key Takeaways
- Sandy Scott Barron, 37, of Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire, was last heard from by family on 18 July 2026.
- His black Dacia Duster (SD67 SXG) was found unoccupied on a track off the B846 south of Tummel Bridge around 5.30pm on 22 July.
- Police believe he may be on foot near Dunalastair Water and heading towards Kinloch Rannoch, and may have tried to hitchhike.
- Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 2645 of 22 July.
What do we know about the search for Sandy Scott?
The true crime and missing persons alert centres on Sandy Scott Barron, a 37-year-old from Inverbervie in Aberdeenshire. His family last heard from him on Saturday, 18 July.
According to STV News, his black Dacia Duster, registration SD67 SXG, was discovered unoccupied on a track off the B846 south of Tummel Bridge around 5.30pm on Wednesday, 22 July. Police Scotland said he is being treated as a missing person and enquiries continue.
Sergeant Colin Duff of Perth Police Station said officers are working to establish his movements and urged anyone who may have seen him or the Dacia in recent days to contact police urgently. Enquiries so far suggest he may have travelled towards Kinloch Rannoch.
Where was Sandy Scott Barron last seen?
Tay FM reported that police believe the vehicle may have been left near Foss since Monday. CCTV also showed Sandy and his car in Aberfeldy on Sunday, 19 July.
Officers say enquiries established he was seen on foot south of Dunalastair Water — between where the car was found and Kinloch Rannoch — between about 4.30pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday. Specialist search officers and local police are continuing work in the area.
He is described as white, about 5ft 11in tall, of slim build, with short brown hair. Clothing is unknown, though he is believed to have last been wearing dark clothing.
How can the public help the search for Sandy Scott?
Inspector James Longden thanked those who have already helped and said Sandy is believed to be travelling on foot after leaving the car near Foss. It is also possible he attempted to hitchhike.
Given how rural the area is, police asked residents with sheds or outbuildings where someone might shelter to check them for signs of use. Anyone who may have seen or spoken to him should call 101, quoting reference 2645 of 22 July 2026.
The search for Sandy Scott remains active. Public sightings of the man or his abandoned car could prove vital in the rural Perthshire investigation.