A MAJOR search operation has been launched to find for a hillwalker who has been missing overnight in Glencoe.
Neil Gillingham, from Kilmarnock, has not been seen since about 1.30pm on Sunday, March 6, when he was near the the summit of Stob Coire nam Beith.
The 43-year-old, who was walking with his black and white springer spaniel dog had set out to take a route from the Hidden Valley car park to Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire nam Beith before descending to the Lost Valley.
Searches are currently taking place in the area with members of the Glencoe, Lochaber, Oban, RAF and Police Scotland mountain rescue teams all involved, as well as the HM Coastguard helicopter.
Searches ongoing in Glencoe for missing walker Neil Gillingham, 43. Last seen nr top of Stob Coire Nam Beith approx 1.30pm on Sun 6 March.
— Lochaber & Skye Police (@LochabSkyePol) March 7, 2022
5ft 8in tall, receding fair hair and wearing blue jacket, black trousers and walking boots. Walking with black and white springer spaniel. pic.twitter.com/FUJIyq8KLk
Sergeant Leigh Brown, of Fort William Police Station, said: “Neil did not return as planned from a walk in Glencoe and extensive search activity is now ongoing to locate him.
“I would urge anyone who believes they may have seen or spoken to him at any time since he was last seen near the top of Stob Coire nam Beith on Sunday afternoon to get in touch urgently."
Gillingham is described as being 5ft 8in tall, of stocky build with receding fair hair and blue eyes.
He was wearing a blue Rab waterproof jacket, black thermal trousers and brown walking boots. He was walking with his black and white springer spaniel dog.
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