Family of hiker who vanished on walk to Scotland's most remote pub hail rescuers

Iona Young

17 September 2024 at 2:23 pm·2-min read

The family of a hiker who vanished during the walk to Scotland's most remote pub have hailed the rescuers who saved him.

Paul Conway, from Newcastle, had travelled to the Highlands on Tuesday, September 10, planning to complete a walk between Glenfinnan and Inverie in Knoydart.

The village, which has around 120 residents, is home to the Old Forge pub, which can take two days to reach on foot has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the most remote bar in the UK.

But Paul, 67, didn't make it to the hostelry, getting lost en route. He was reported missing having failed to arrive on Friday, September 13, after his alarmed family contacted emergency services.

Extensive searches were carried out and he was traced safe and well today, a week after his initial journey to Scotland, in a remote area south of Loch Morar. He was taken to the hospital as a precaution given the extensive time spent outdoors but was otherwise uninjured.

In a statement released through Police Scotland, Paul’s son Chris Conway said: “On behalf of the whole family I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in searches for our father over the past few days.

“He is in good health and good spirits after this experience and again I would like to thank everyone who has helped find him and bring him to safety.”

Inspector Ross McCartney of Fort William Police Station said: “We are delighted that Paul has been found and reunited safe and well with his family. This was a challenging and protracted search involving a number of partner agencies and specialist police resources.

“These included Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team, the RAF Mountain Rescue Team, Search and Rescue Dog Association, HM Coastguard and the Police Scotland Mountain Rescue Team.

“We are grateful to everyone involved in the search for their efforts in bringing about this positive outcome.”

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