Police ScotlandConcerns are growing for a hillwalker who did not return from a walk in the Scottish mountains on Saturday.
Richard Dawson was reported missing after he failed to return from a planned walk of the Five Sisters of Kintail.
Police confirmed the 61-year-old’s car has been found in Glen Shiel, and he has not arrived at his booked hotel accommodation.
He is described as 6ft 1ins, of athletic build, with short brown hair, a goatee beard and wears glasses. He had a dark coloured rucksack and usually wears a baseball cap or a straw hat.
Inspector Graham Brown said: “Richard’s car has been found in Glen Shiel and our enquiries so far suggest he intended walking the Five Sisters range. He had booked hotel accommodation but did not arrive.
“Concerns are growing for his welfare and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace him including assistance from mountain rescue.
“We are asking anyone who may have seen Richard to get in touch. Also, if anyone spoke to him and he mentioned his plans then let us know.”
Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1036 of Wednesday, 16 July, 2025.
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