Urgent appeal to trace missing hillwalker who vanished on Highlands hiking trip

Police are searching for a hillwalker who has gone missing during a hiking trip in the Highlands.

Paul Conway, 67, travelled from Newcastle to Glenfinnan by train on Tuesday, September 10, and contacted his family upon arrival around 6.40pm.

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

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An urgent appeal has now been launched with police saying they are "concerned" for Paul's welfare.

Paul is described as being around 5ft 10 in height, of stocky build with shaven silver hair.

He is believed to be wearing a green Paracore waterproof jacket with a hood, camouflage green shorts and walking boots. He was carrying a dark bergen-style bag and was in possession of two walking poles.

Sergeant Katy Duncan said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Paul’s welfare, and efforts are ongoing to trace him.

“If you think you’ve seen him or have any information on his whereabouts, please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2791 of 14 September.

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