Day: May 22, 2023

How to set up a Meditation Studio in your home

World Meditation Day (May 21st)

Meditation comes with a huge number of benefits, so it’s no wonder it’s becoming more and more popular for people to meditate each day.

Incorporating meditation into your daily routine can help to boost your mood, drive creativity, improve your relationships, improve memory, and bring a lot more love, joy, and gratitude into your life.

Meditation is also great for lowering stress, which is extremely beneficial for both your physical and mental health.

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To celebrate World Meditation Day on May 21st, interior design expert Ryan McDonough at MyJobQuote.co.uk has created a guide on how to set up a successful meditation studio in your home.

By creating a space dedicated to meditation in your home, you’ll find it much easier to incorporate meditation into your daily lifestyle.

Take a look at the guide below to find out more about how you can set up a meditation studio in your own home:.

Choose The Right Space

When looking for the right space in your home for a meditation studio, you want to choose somewhere that is quiet, comfortable, and free from distractions. Choose a space in your home that can be dedicated solely to meditation. A spare room would be the perfect choice. If you don’t have enough space in your home, consider converting a corner of a room into a meditation space.

When you find the right spot for your meditation space, remove any clutter and distractions that may exist in your chosen area. Create a clean and organised space that promotes a sense of calmness and tranquillity.

Think About The Ambience

When designing your meditation space, it’s important to consider the ambience of the space. Think about colours and lighting when designing the space. Earthy tones and pastel shades work best in meditation settings, as these colours are calm and help you feel connected to nature. When it comes to the lighting in the space, choose soft, warm lighting. Dimmed lighting is great for creating a soothing atmosphere.

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You can add a few elements to the space to improve the overall ambience. Things like plants, candles, and natural materials in accents can help to enhance the peaceful vibe.

Have Comfort In Mind

It’s essential that you choose a comfortable chair or cushion for your meditation practice. A meditation cushion or a yoga mat can help to provide adequate support when you’re completing seated meditation sessions.

You also want to ensure that your seating arrangement promotes good posture. You must be able to sit comfortably in the space for extended periods of time.

Create a Focal Point

It’s a good idea to create a focal point in your mediation space that you can direct your attention to during your sessions. This may be something like a statue, an altar, a piece of artwork, some crystals, or an arrangement of natural objects that hold some personal significance to you.

The object or objects for your focal point should be placed in a position where you can easily see them while meditating. It must be captivating without being distracting.

Think About External Noise

Meditation requires peace and quiet, so it’s important to think about ways in which you can minimise external noises and distractions.

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If needed, it may be relevant to install some soundproofing materials in the space to eliminate external noises. Alternatively, consider investing in a white noise machine or a speaker from which you can play some soothing meditation music to overpower external noises. Meditation apps are also great for finding sounds to accompany your meditation sessions.

Accessorise Mindfully

To keep your meditation space from being boring, you can add a few accessories. Select things that can enhance your meditation sessions. Some examples include things like blankets, meditation cushions, essential oils, and soft, natural decorations. Keep your personal preferences in mind. You want to space to feel calming and personal.

It’s also a good idea to bring some natural elements into the space. Natural materials and indoor plants are great options. If possible, it’s also beneficial to place your meditation space close to a window with a view of nature or natural light.

Keep The Space Clean and Organised

It’s important to keep on top of keeping your meditation space clean and organised. Regular cleaning and decluttering are essential in maintaining a calm atmosphere. Keep all of your meditation items neatly organised and easily accessible to create an inviting and harmonious space.

Always remember that the most important part of meditation practice is your presence and intention. Whether you have a dedicated meditation studio or a small meditation corner in your home, mindfulness and consistency are the key factors in creating a meaningful and effective meditation practice.

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Dr Bike’s coming to the Community Shed in Drylaw

Dr Bike at North Edinburgh Arts Community Shed
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
This Friday = 26 May, 1pm – 3pm

Free to local residents (North Edinburgh)

Don’t miss the opportunity to have your bike inspected and repaired, ensuring it’s ready and safe for the road.

Bring your bike along and put your mind at ease knowing that your beloved two-wheeler will receive a thorough safety check and any necessary fixes, courtesy of the fantastic Dr Bike team.

New Moderator faces ‘hefty challenges’

The head of a Christian charity which fights global poverty has been elected the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, who has led Christian Aid in Scotland since 2016, will serve as the Kirk’s ambassador at home and abroad for the next 12 months.

The 59-year-old said she is “beyond humbled, inexpressibly honoured and more than a wee bit excited” to represent the Church in this role.

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Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton

Mrs Foster-Fulton is looking forward to meeting and encouraging people involved in church work at local, national and international levels at a time of unprecedented challenge and opportunity.

She was passed the official ring and chain of office by the outgoing Moderator, Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields.

Mrs Foster-Fulton said: “I am beyond humbled, inexpressibly honoured and more than a wee bit excited to be your Moderator.

“Thank you for your trust, your prayers and the commitment you share to be part of the body of Christ in this place.”

Mrs Foster-Fulton told the General Assembly that she has gone a “bit rogue” with her choice of official Moderator clothing but said there is a reason.

Mrs Foster-Fulton’s jacket was made by Stewart Christie & Co, bespoke specialist tailors in Edinburgh. It is based on the traditional moderatorial jacket but has been developed into a female cut.

It is made of an 18oz piper green barathea, a type of weave of cloth.

“It has felt like an extraordinary time in the life of the planet, the life of the country and the life of the Church of Scotland,” said the Moderator.

“Green is the liturgical colour for ‘ordinary time’ and it reminds us, throughout history, the world, the country, the Church, have experienced extraordinary challenges,” she added.

“And it has been the grit, the determination and the hopeful imagination of individuals and communities who have risen together to those challenges.

“Ordinary time is extraordinary and we know what is at stake – all we need to do is look around us.

“There is a South African phrase ‘Ubuntu’ – best translated ‘I am because you are’.

“The body of Christ has work to do – love to share, justice and equity to seek.

“When I look at you wonderful people, I see an audacious hope.

“So General Assembly, right reverend, let’s roll up our sleeves and bring it.”

Born and raised in South Carolina in the USA, Mrs Foster-Fulton is married to Rev Stuart Fulton, a fellow Church of Scotland minister who serves the parish of Newlands South Church in Glasgow.

The couple, who live in Glasgow, have two adult daughters, Alex and Gracie.

The new Moderator has experience working in parishes, hospital chaplaincy and was convener of the former Church and Society Council of the Church of Scotland from 2012-16.

Ordained as a Church of Scotland minister in 1999, Mrs Foster-Fulton’s first charge was Camelon Irving Parish Church in Falkirk where she spent four years.

The married couple took up the role of co-pastors for the PCUSA congregation in Seneca, South Carolina, and stayed for four years before returning to Scotland, the place that the Moderator Designate considers home.

In 2007, Mrs Foster-Fulton was appointed associate minister at Dunblane Cathedral where she served for 10 years before taking up her current role at Christian Aid.

She recently became a grandmother and she said her new role has “shifted her perspective and given new meaning” to her commitment to try and make the world a better place.

“There are hefty challenges facing the Church of Scotland, there are monumental challenges facing the world and the church is not exempt,” added the Moderator. “Across our global neighbourhood, we face a triple threat, ones that feed on each other – climate change, conflict and COVID.

“Together, they add pressure on well-being, a sense of home and culture, on finances and resources – and sadly unsurprising, it is the most vulnerable who suffer most.

“Being a living, breathing, reforming and loving body of Christ in this place continues to be the mission and ministry of the Church of Scotland.”

Dr Greenshields told the new Moderator that he recognised that this is a “proud moment” for her and her family. “You bring considerable and unique experience with you to this important role and calling,” he said.

“Your face and voice are well known to the General Assembly as you served as convener of the Church and Society Council and helped to advance the Church’s work on human rights, climate justice and support for people struggling with poverty in Scotland as well as overseas.

“You campaign relentlessly for what is right in Christ’s name.

“It is in your DNA to be a voice for those in greatest need in our world.

“It is a privilege to honour someone of such vigour and determination and faith should be chosen as the next Moderator of the General Assembly.

“May the Lord bless you in all that you seek to do to promote the cause of Christ.”

Edinburgh Local Heritage Network launched

A network to support, develop and promote local heritage groups across the capital city has been launched by their Honorary President, the Lord Provost Robert Aldridge.

The Edinburgh Local Heritage Network (ELHN) launched on Wednesday 10 May with the aim of developing and sustaining relationships between local heritage groups and with Council services – predominately Archives, Libraries, and Museums and Galleries – and encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.

The launch was attended by 17 representatives from a variety of local community groups, organisations, and societies across the city. The network will meet on a quarterly basis with plans to develop a searchable directory of heritage groups within the city and to collaborate on shared issues and opportunities, as well as events and fundraising.

Membership is only available to heritage groups and organisations based within the city, and not to individuals. If you belong to a group that you think might benefit from this network, please contact us at archives@edinburgh.gov.uk

The ELHN aims to welcome commercial, creative, and national partners in the future, once they are more formally established.

The Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge said: “Edinburgh is a city globally renowned for its heritage, history, and culture and as such I am very pleased that so many local groups around the city are committed to preserving and enhancing this for future generations.

“I was delighted to attend the launch of the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network and to assume the role of Honorary President.  I am sure that through collaboration between the Council and local groups we will see many exciting, member led, and locally driven projects come to fruition over the coming months and years.”

The full list of organisations that comprise the ELHN at the time of the launch are:

Old Edinburgh Club

Cramond Heritage Trust

Cramond Association

Juniper Green and Baberton Mains

Portobello Heritage Trust

Victorian Schoolroom, History of Education Centre

Heart of Newhaven Community

Heart of Midlothian Football Club

Colinton Local History Society

Queensferry History Group

Yards Head Leith

Leith Cultural and Heritage Trust

Cockburn Association

Lothian Family History Society

Craigmillar Now

Currie and District Local History Society

Living Memory Association Leith

Wee Museum of Memory

Bridgend Farmhouse

If you would like to join or to volunteer for one of these groups, please email:

 archives@edinburgh.gov.uk

Letter: Volunteers needed to support people with hearing loss

Dear Editor

RNID, the charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus is looking for volunteers to support our vital work across the UK.

Volunteers Week (1-7 June) is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the amazing impact our volunteers have. Last year, they gave more than 7,740 hours of their time to support people in their communities with practical information and support with hearing aids. This year, we need you to help us reach our goals and ensure that everyone in the UK can benefit from support.

Volunteering for RNID could involve providing information to local organisations and community groups, helping people get the most out of their hearing aids, or giving a friendly welcome to everyone who passes through the door at one of our support sessions.

Many of our volunteers have hearing loss themselves or in their family, and volunteering with us is a great way to meet new people, gain new skills and experience, try something new and help people in your community.

What are you waiting for?

For more information, visit www.rnid.org.uk/volunteering or contact us at 0808 808 0123. You can also text us at 07360 268 988.

Yours sincerely,

Jackie White, Director at RNID

Call for Chair of Edinburgh International Film Festival

Returning Edinburgh to a ‘must attend’ in the film festival calendar

Screen Scotland is facilitating the appointment of a Chair to lead the formation and operation of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) from 2024 and a return of Edinburgh to a ‘must attend’ in the film festival calendar.   

As the EIFF’s primary public funder, Screen Scotland has been working with industry to develop an initial vision for the re-imagined Festival, and this will inform the selection of the Chair.    

The ambition at the heart of this vision includes: 

  • The establishment of an Edinburgh International Film Festival from 2024 that embraces its origins as a festival of discovery and its location in Edinburgh in August with a focus on creative origination and a participatory, experiential approach.   
  • A compact, compelling programme of new fiction features, documentaries and shorts augmented by gala and retrospective titles, as well as live events, providing an interplay between the world’s most exciting new voices and revered, established talent.  This dynamic will play out against the backdrop of the world’s largest cultural event – Edinburgh’s August festivals – in any number of imaginative ways to be developed by the Film Festival’s creative team.     
  • Filmmakers in selection will be given a unique platform as part of a select programme.  They will be invited to play and create with other makers and storytellers from across the Edinburgh festival landscape.  The EIFF will aim to offer a high-profile prize in each competition section.  
  • EIFF will aim to attract diverse and younger audiences due to its energy, programming and proximity to the Festival Fringe.  
  • For those attending the festival from industry, the EIFF’s official programme will also provide an experiential programme of events and unique talent mixers to encourage creative executives, talent agents, producers and acquisitions execs to engage with talent from across the storytelling and visual art landscape.   

Isabel Davis, Screen Scotland’s Executive Director said: “This is a golden opportunity for EIFF to seize the unique spirit of festival, creation and discovery that August in Edinburgh represents.    

“It will take an exceptional individual to breathe new life into the rekindled Festival – one who can identify and encourage a team to be ambitious, playful, creative and entrepreneurial, who understands the financial challenges and commercial opportunities ahead, and bring strong governance skills into the setup process.  

Davis added that: “EIFF in August is a counterpoint to the nationally significant and highly respected Glasgow Film Festival in March, with both festivals providing exposure for Scottish talent across the year and offering a diverse, high-quality range of films to audiences across Scotland.

“We’re especially thankful to 2023 EIFF programming director Kate Taylor, who will be announcing her selection in the weeks to come and who is already embracing the spirit of 2024 and beyond.  And enormous gratitude to the Edinburgh International Festival who have thrown a sisterly arm around EIFF for 2023 and are generously hosting it in this exceptional year.” 

Culture Minister Christina McKelvie said: “Following the 2023 edition of the film festival taking place under the umbrella of the Edinburgh International Festival, I am delighted that Screen Scotland are taking these steps to secure the future of the EIFF for 2024 and beyond.  

“Given this key moment in the film festival’s prestigious 76-year history, I am sure there will be a lot of interest in this exciting and important role. It is an opportunity to take forward the vital work of the film festival and the strategic part it plays not only in the overall line-up of our international summer festivals in Edinburgh, but in shaping the future of Scotland’s burgeoning screen sector.” 

The recruitment pack provides full details and how to apply.  Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Monday 12 June, 2023. 

Twenty things you didn’t know about The Real Mary King’s Close

Hidden underneath Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Mile lies an abandoned world, eager to tell its story. Mary King’s Close was once vibrant and bustling with life, filled with traders and Old Town residents.

When the plague arrived during the 1640s, the street’s close quarters made a perfect breeding ground for infection, permeating its homes and affecting the lives of the residents. 

Today, The Real Mary King’s Close is one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions, inviting curious souls to journey underground, encounter fascinating former residents, and relish in secrets and stories never told before.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the attraction – 20 years of shedding light on Edinburgh’s dark past and teaching us about the extreme living conditions and harsh effects of social hierarchy during the 17th Century.

To commemorate this milestone, here are 20 things you didn’t know about The Real Mary King’s Close:

  1. The Real Mary King’s Close has welcomed over 3.5 million visitors since opening its doors in 2003.
  1. The Real Mary King’s Close currently runs 13,000 tours per year.
  1. Since 2003, The Close has produced over 250,000 hours’ worth of tours.
  1. Every year, since 2019, 32,000 people have taken home a souvenir photo to remember their time visiting The Close.
  1. In 2022, 46% of The Real Mary King’s Close’s guests were international visitors, with 15% of all guests being American in 2022.
  1. In August 2022, The Real Mary King’s Close launched a new audio guide app for foreign visitors, which now has over 9.5K downloads on the Apple Store.
  1. The Close was named Mary King’s Close in 1694 after Mary King, who lived there for ten years between 1635 and 1645. During her own time, it was still known as Alexander King’s Close.
  1. Mary King died in 1645, the same year as the eleventh and final outbreak of the plague in Edinburgh. 
  1. Edinburgh’s last Plague Doctor, George Rae, was a common sight on The Close during the 1645 outbreak of the plague. To protect himself from infection, he wore a striking costume made up of a large cloak and beak-like mask.
  1. In the 17th-century Mary King’s Close, ran between The Royal Mile and the Nor’ Loch – a man-made lake that was eventually drained to become today’s Princes Street Gardens.
  1. Contrary to popular belief, Mary King’s Close was never abandoned. The last family to live on the street remained in their home right up until the late 19th century.
  1. In 1993, the renowned Japanese psychic, Aiko Gibo, visited The Close and communicated with the spirit of “Annie”, a small child who is said to haunts the site’s preserved 17th-century house. Visitors have been leaving dolls where Annie was discovered ever since.
  1. Since then, The Close has collected almost £100,000 in donations from Annie’s room. This money goes to local charities chosen by the team. In recent years, the team has donated to Cash for Kids Scotland, LGBT Youth Scotland, Make a Wish Scotland, Stonewall, Strut Safe and The Edinburgh Children’s Hospital, among others.
  1. Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night in Edinburgh, before she abdicated in June 1567, on Stewart’s Close, which runs parallel to Mary King’s Close and can be visited on the tour today.
  1. During the Second World War, the site was used as an air raid shelter by members of the council.
  1. One of Mary King’s neighbours was Dr Arnott, a local physician who specialised in internal medicine. He typically had to drink urine in order to assess the health of his patients!
  1. In June 2003, Kind Charles III, visited The Real Mary King’s Close for its opening year. He also gifted a wooden chest which, up until last year, sat at the foot of Annie’s doll pile to collect donations for local charities. The Close now has the King’s box displayed in its Admissions Office on The Royal Mile.
  1. The Operations Management team – which includes the Operations Manager, two Operations Duty Managers and the Tour Guide Team Leader – were all previously Tour Guides at The Real Mary King’s Close.
  2. The Real Mary King’s Close has had its own tartan since 2013, which was designed by Kinloch Anderson.  All the Guests Services team members wear the tartan as part of their uniforms.
  3. During its peak seasons, The Real Mary King’s Close team expands to around 65 people from its core team of 30 full-time employees, who work at the attraction all year round.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, The Real Mary King’s Close is hosting ‘Underground Unlocked’, an exclusive event where guests will have the opportunity to roam the hidden streets beneath The Royal Mile at their own leisure.

Visitors will come face-to-face with thirteen fascinating former residents, including Mary King herself and Dr Arnott, who was one of the wealthiest residents of The Close.

With a flair for the nitty gritty, Dr Arnott had some rather unique methods of diagnosis, his favourite technique being to analyse his patients’ urine for its colour, smell and…TASTE!

Paul Nixon, General Manager at The Real Mary King’s Close, said: “Back in 2003, we opened our doors under Continuum Attractions to reveal the real stories of Mary King’s Close and its former residents. Since then, it’s been such a huge part of Edinburgh’s historical tourism sector for the past 20 years.   

“We wanted to celebrate by giving our customers the chance to explore it like they’ve never seen it before, and immerse themselves in the rich history Edinburgh has to offer.  

“At The Real Mary King’s Close, we are passionate about storytelling and creating unforgettable experiences that transport our visitors back in time. We can’t wait to welcome them to ‘Underground Unlocked’ and give them our most immersive experience yet.”   

The special ‘Underground Unlocked’ experience will be running on Thursday 25th May from 18.30 until 21.00. Tickets are £29 per person. Spaces are extremely limited, so pre-booking is highly recommended.   

For more information and bookings please visit: 

https://bookings.realmarykingsclose.com/book/underground-unlocked/207 

Scottish based children’s charity set to bloom at RHS Chelsea Flower

First time exhibitors, Semple Begg partner with Teapot Trust to reveal their fantasy ‘Elsewhere’ garden with signature ‘Dolly Mixture’ stream

Scottish based charity Teapot Trust and Scottish-Swiss design studio, Semple Begg prepare to reveal their Elsewhere Garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Teapot Trust is a charity at the forefront of transformative mental health support that provides art therapy to children, young people and their families living with chronic conditions. The show garden marks a rare Chelsea appearance for Scottish charities and designers and is made possible by a grant from Project Giving Back who provide funding for good causes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

One in four children and young people in the UK live with the pain and stigma of chronic health conditions that cause anxiety and depression. Almost a third of those aged under 21 who take their own lives have a long-term chronic illness. The charity’s art therapy gives children and young people a release from the burdens of chronic illness allowing them to take some control, to express and process their feelings about their diagnosis, their treatment regime, and the impact of their condition on daily life.

Sarah Randell, Chief Executive of Teapot Trust said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have a show garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and delighted to finally reveal the Elsewhere Garden which up until now has existed only in our imaginations. The opportunities this will give Teapot Trust are hugely significant. It’s a platform from which we’ll share the impact of our work and draw more children and families in need to us so they can access our art therapy without barriers or cost.

“Semple Begg has done a fabulous job creating the Elsewhere Garden which perfectly illustrates the release that art therapy gives children, taking their minds to a place of escape.”

Ruth Girvan, Chair of Trustees of Teapot Trust said: “My daughter suffers daily physical and mental pain from an invisible chronic condition.

“The support we had from Teapot Trust to access art therapy helped Neve find ways to understand her condition, her treatment and has enabled her to navigate a world where she faces barriers and stigma often on a daily basis. RHS Chelsea gives Teapot Trust the opportunity to spread awareness, giving more children and young people like Neve access to transformative art therapy.”

The Elsewhere Garden is a fantasy garden representing a child’s imagination as it blossoms in response to the freedom gifted by art therapy. Through this escape into art, children find coping strategies to deal with life. For inspiration, the designers looked to Willy Wonka’s factory, to Oz and Wonderland.

Susan Begg of Semple Begg said: “The design process began with a workshop with children benefiting from Teapot Trust art therapy. We were blown away by the imaginary worlds they created in their artworks, the art therapy literally took them ‘elsewhere’.

“Normal rules didn’t apply. In art therapy, children use their imaginations and creativity to explore their fears and ultimately resolve them. From these insights grew the Elsewhere Garden – a place where a child’s imagination blooms in response to the freedom gifted by art therapy. Where the inner world of a child’s anxiety is expressed as an outer wonderland.”

Nicola Semple of Semple Begg added: “We’ve used plants to paint a picture of what ‘elsewhere’ might look like. A glimpse inside a child’s imagination where there are bright pockets reflective of joy in conquering fear such as our signature ‘Dolly Mixture’ stream, a ribbon of Candelabra primulas,  and quieter, more dramatic, almost spooky areas around our Picea trees reflective of the spaces where fear can be safely explored. There’s fun, there’s fear and there’s things that can’t be entirely explained… like dancing grasses.”

Scottish composer and sound artist Michael Begg and audio visual artist Kathy Hinde have created a unique experimental soundscape to bring the garden to life. The work comprises kinetic water sculptures, dancing grass, sonified data from multiple ambient sensors and live weather feeds along with ambient field compositions mapping to different areas of the garden space; underground, over ground and the canopy. 

Following Chelsea, the garden will be relocated to a permanent home at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow which serves areas of social need, where chronic illness in children is 2.5 times more prevalent. An inclusive safe space to help overcome barriers to accessing healthcare, it will be used for outdoor art therapy and all patients and visitors will be welcome.

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Drylaw Telford CC meets on Wednesday

🎉COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING🎉

DRYLAW TELFORD Community Council’s next meeting will be held on Wednesday 24 May at 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre (enter via rear of building).

Open to all and we would love to see some new faces.

For more information, please email pamhigginsdtcc@gmail.com or just turn up on the night.

Hope to see you then 😊

Appeal to help trace missing man

HAVE YOU SEEN DAVID CALVERT?

POLICE in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace David Calvert who has been reported missing. The 41-year-old was last seen in the Carrick Knowe area at around 1.55pm yesterday (Sunday, 21 May, 2023).

David is described as being around 5ft 11in in height, of muscular build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. He has a number of distinctive tattoos on his neck, arms and hands.

When last seen he was wearing a back Nike Teck tracksuit, grey/blue Nike Air 95 trainers and was carrying a small black North Face bag.

Inspector Graeme Dignan said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to trace David and I am appealing for anyone who has seen David or who has any information on his whereabouts to contact us.

“I would also appeal to David himself to get in touch with local officers.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1891 of 21 May, 2023.