A black pig was left wandering around the countryside for two weeks after escaping from his home.

On Monday morning, the young boar was spotted by Lynne Farquharson on the grass verge near the B8028 between Armadale and Bathgate, West Lothian.

She managed to herd the pig onto her farm and into her hay barn before calling the Scottish SPCA for help.

The pig, who has been named Cupid, has no identification tag or tattoo and it is not known if he escaped or was abandoned.

Mr Farquharson is caring for Cupid until he can be moved but cannot keep him because her horses are scared of him.

She said: "He's a lovely big creature who seems very relaxed around my horses and chickens so maybe he's lived on a farm before.

"As much as he loves my horses, they are scared of him, so unfortunately I can't keep him myself."

The Scottish SPCA are trying to track down his owner.

Senior inspector Stuart Murray said: "Initial enquiries have revealed that this pig has been on the loose since 29 January and possibly before. He is a young neutered male who is quite lame but otherwise in good bodily condition.

"The fact that he does not have any identification marks suggests that he may have been kept as a pet.

"Pigs have become fashionable pets in recent times, but a cute little piglet can soon grow into a large and boisterous adult pig and this can result in the animal being abandoned.

"We don't know whether Cupid has escaped from home or been abandoned, but either way we are keen to track down his owner."

Anyone who recognises Cupid is encouraged to call the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.