Missing Ayrshire teenager may have travelled to Kilmarnock, Arbroath or Dundee
A search has been launched to find a missing Ayrshire teenager who may have travelled as far Arbroath or Dundee . Keira Scott, 14, from Skelmorlie was last seen at around 1pm on Monday afternoon, April 28. She had mentioned an intention to travel to Kilmarnock but may have been in the Greenock area with friends until around 4.30pm. Keira also has connections in the Arbroath and Dundee areas so may have travelled there. She is described as white British, 5ft 1in tall, of slim build and with red/auburn hair. Keira was last seen wearing a white top and grey flared joggers. "Extensive enquiries" have been carried out by police who have appealed to the public for help in tracing Keira's whereabouts. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Officers from Police Scotland are seeking the assistance of the public to trace a 14-year-old female missing from Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire. "Keira Scott was last seen about 1pm on Monday 28 April 2025. She is described as white British, 5'1", slim build, red/auburn hair, and was last seen wearing a white top and grey flared joggers. "Extensive enquiries are underway which have so far revealed that Keira had mentioned an initial intention to travel to Kilmarnock - but may have been in the Greenock area with friends until around 4.30pm on Monday, April 28. "Keira has connections in the Arbroath and Dundee areas, and it's possible she may have made her way there. "Anyone with information is asked to call officers at Largs Police Office on the police non-emergency number 101." Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter
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