AN appeal has been launched to help trace a missing woman who was last seen at Borders General Hospital.

Natalia Szewcyk was last seen at around 3pm on Wednesday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "It is believed that Natalia may have boarded a train heading for Edinburgh Waverley at just before 5pm on the same date.

"We would urge anyone who recognises the image of Natalia or believes they may have seen her to please contact us as soon as possible on 101 quoting incident 2358 10/7/2019."