Police divers join Boardhouse search

A dive team from Police Scotland has joined the search for a missing fisherman at the Loch of Boardhouse, in Birsay, this week.

The multi-agency search for Stanley Livingstone, 68, from Dounby, also known as Boyd, began on Wednesday afternoon last week.

Boyd was last seen leaving to go fishing at the loch with his brother Andrew, aged 71 and also from Dounby.

When they did not return, they were reported missing. Sadly, Andrew’s body was located later that afternoon in the loch.

Area Inspector Alicen Winston said: “We would once again like to extend our appreciation to the Coastguard personnel and members of the local community for their assistance throughout this search, in the aftermath of what is a very tragic incident indeed.

“Officers are providing support to Mr Livingstone’s family who are being kept up to date with search activity.”