Search continues for missing diver

The search for a diver who was reported missing in the Pentland Firth on Tuesday evening has continued overnight and into this Wednesday morning.

HM Coastguard is co-ordinating the ongoing search.

A Coastguard spokesman said: “The alarm was raised yesterday at about 6pm, south-east of the Isle of Swona.

“The Coastguard helicopters from Sumburgh and Inverness have been sent to assist, along with RNLI all-weather lifeboats from Longhope, Wick, Thurso and Stromness, and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Kirkwall and St Margaret’s Hope.

“Four other private vessels have also supported the search since it began.”