Urgent search for hillwalker missing overnight in Ben Lawers mountain range

A search has been launched for a hillwalker who failed to return from a trip to the Ben Lawers mountain range.

Adam Chalmers began his walk around 9.15am on Saturday and was planning to complete three Munros – Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh and An Stuc.

The 36-year-old was last in contact around 12.40pm, when he messaged to say he had completed two Munros and had one to go.

Police are appealing for any other hillwalkers who were in the Lawers area and may have seen Adam to get in touch.

Adam is described as a white man, 5ft 11 and of a stocky build, bald and with a medium-length brown beard.

He was last seen wearing a green and blue triangle-patterned fleece, a grey and black waterproof jacket, green walking trousers, a blue cap and brown boots.

He was in possession of a black rucksack with orange elastic ties.

Inspector Iain Gillies said: “We are appealing for anyone with any information on Adam’s whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.

“We are particularly keen to speak with any fellow hillwalkers who were in the Lawers area on Saturday, 23 May, and may have seen Adam or know anything which could help pinpoint his location and route.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident 2881 of May 23, 2026.