Search for missing man from England planning to live 'off-grid' on Scottish island

Police are searching for a missing man from England who was planning to live “off-grid” on a Scottish island.

Officers are appealing for information to trace Harry Lewinton, who was last seen on Sunday, October 19, at his home address in Oxfordshire.

The 21-year-old is believed to be in the Highlands and may be trying to travel on to either the Western or Northern Isles.

When last seen, he was wearing a black beanie hat, and it is believed he is wearing a blue jacket, brown t-shirt, black joggers and carrying a black bag.

Harry is said to have been in Inverness city centre on Tuesday, October 21, and officers believe his intentions are to live “off-grid” on a Scottish Island.

His primary mode of transport so far has been on the rail network.

If you have any information that may assist police enquiries, get in touch quoting incident reference 2461 of October 22, 2025.