A major search is underway for a pensioner last seen on a boat off the coast of Scotland.

Joe Masson left his home in Fraserburgh around 10am on Saturday to go out on his creel boat.

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He was last seen at 1.30pm on Saturday on his boat near Cairnbulg Harbour in the town.

Masson did not return home on Saturday and has been missing since. His family reported his disappearance to the police and an investigation was launched in the area.

Police officers, coastguards, lifeboats and teams from the MOD are currently involved in the wide-scale search.

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Inspector Mark Young of Ellon Police Station said: "We have had significant resources in the area searching for Mr Masson, including the Coastguard helicopter, and search activity will continue in the meantime.

"The harbour is popular with fishermen and local walkers and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between 10am and 6pm yesterday who may have seen Mr Masson or his blue creel boat 'Goodway FR23'.

"Please call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 3854 of Saturday, October 16, 2021, if you have seen Mr Masson or have any information that will assist officers with their enquiries."