Surfer Matthew Bryce has been released from hospital after he went missing for over 30 hours off the coast of Scotland.

Staff at Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, Northern Ireland, have said the 23-year-old made a remarkable recovery and has since been discharged.

Matthew said: “The care I have received here at the Ulster Hospital has been second to none from the staff in the Emergency Department on my arrival to Ward 15 staff, all the porters, domestics and everybody involved in my care for all the love, care and support shown to me through this particularly traumatic experience.

"To each and every one of you, thank you very much." 

Matthew was airlifted to Ulster hospital last week after RNLI rescued him after a 30 hour search in the North Channel, 13 miles off the coast of Argyll.

Matthew’s parents, John and Isabella said: “Between us both, we have over 60 years’ experience working in the NHS, so we know how busy it can be.

"The staff here in the Ulster Hospital have been so thoughtful, kind and considerate, and this has helped make a traumatic experience for us much more bearable.

"They helped turn a negative experience into a positive one.

"We would also like to thank the public for the many get well wishes that were sent to Matthew.

"To Rhonda and all the staff, you have all been outstanding, we can’t thank you all enough.”

Pictured: Matthew and his parents Isabella and John with  Dr Padraig Headley; consultant physician, Rachel Sloan; staff nurse, Rhonda Marks; ward sister and Nicola McKenna, physiotherapist.