POLICE Scotland have released an image of the boat that missing man Joachim Brolly was last seen getting into on Loch Awe on Thursday, March 9.

Mr Brolly, 59, was seen at the Torran Bay Hostel at the south end of Loch Awe in Lochgilphead, around 3pm, before getting into his boat.

Officers are hoping the image will help jog the memories of people who were in the area of Loch Awe on that day.

Mr Brolly is described as white, 5ft6, of medium build, with short grey hair and clean shaven. He was wearing navy trousers, a navy fleece and a navy jacket.

Inspector Julie McLeish said: “Extensive searches involving police and fire services along with the coastguard have been carried out in an attempt to locate Mr Brolly.

“Police divers are still conducting searches in new areas of the loch and we would welcome any new information from members of the public.

“If you were in the area of Loch Awe on Thursday, March 9 and may have seen the Mr Brolly, or the boat in the image, please get in touch.

“We would particularly like to speak to anyone who was out in a boat on Loch Awe that day."

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Lochgilphead Police Station via 101.