Missing hiker found 'safe and well' after frantic four-day search in Highlands

Ruth Suter

17 September 2024 at 10:10 am·1-min read

A missing hiker has been found after a frantic four-day search in the Highlands.

Police have confirmed that 67-year-old Paul Conway has been traced and is safe and well. The father was reported missing after travelling from Newcastle to Glenfinnan by train earlier this week.

He planned to walk from Glenfinnan to Inverie in Knoydart to the most remote pub in the UK, but failed to arrive as expected on the afternoon of Friday, September 13.

Police, mountain rescue teams, the RAF and search dogs were drafted into the search operation. An update from police on Tuesday afternoon confirmed that Paul has been located.

A statement from Police Scotland reads: "We are pleased to confirm that Paul Conway who was reported missing from the Glenfinnan area has been traced. Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."

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