Searches for Tillicoultry walker missing in Glen Coe

Police Scotland Charlie KellyPolice Scotland

Searches are being made for a hillwalker who has been missing in the Glen Coe area since last week.

Charlie Kelly, 56, left his home in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, on Wednesday to travel to the Highlands for a walk in Glen Etive.

Police said his family last heard from him at about 20:00 on Thursday.

Members of Glencoe, Lochaber, Oban, Arrochar and RAF mountain rescue teams, along with search dogs and a coastguard helicopter, have searched for him.

Police said Mr Kelly was last seen wearing a dark green fleece top, dark grey combat-style trousers and a black waterproof jacket. He was believed to be carrying a navy blue rucksack.