Fears mount for missing woman as family appeals for her to come home

Police have stepped up the hunt for a missing woman amid increasing concern for the mother-of-two, who disappeared a week ago.

Heather McKay, 51, has not been seen since last Friday morning, after she had spent the night at a friend’s home in Dechmont, West Lothian.

He daughter said the disappearance is out of character.

Andrea Waddell and her brother Kevin said: “We have always been a really close family and we miss her so much.

“We just want to know that she is safe and well, and there are so many people out there who care about her and want her to come home.”

Officers from Lothian and Borders Police have been scanning CCTV footage and distributing leaflets as part of a large-scale inquiry.

Inspector Neill Whiteside said: “A week has now passed since Heather McKay disappeared and we are growing more concerned for her welfare as each day passes.

“I hope that today’s activity plays a vital part in providing lines of enquiry to help us in our efforts to trace Ms McKay.”