Aberdeen woman, 26, reported missing after boarding bus bound for Inverness
Georgina Letelier was last seen at the bus station at around 6am on Thursday May 15.
The 26-year-old's movements after boarding the bus are unknown, with several stops along the route.
Police Scotland are concerned for Georgina's welfare.
If she is seen, officers are to be contacted as a matter of urgency, quoting incident reference PS-20250515-3975.
Police are also appealing for anyone who was onboard the Inverness-bound bus to get in contact.
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