The Cuillin on Skye, a possible destination for missing walker Peter Smith. Photo: Graham Lewis

Police are appealing for sightings of a walker who has been reported missing from his Lancashire home.

The man, from Blackpool, has not been seen since Friday and police say they are increasingly concerned for his welfare. He is believed to have planned a walking trip in western Scotland.

Peter Smith, 54, is described as white with a tanned complexion. He is 1.70m (5ft 7ins), with a medium build, brown eyes, clean shaven with grey, curly, receding hair. Mr Smith wears glasses.

A spokesperson for Northern Constabulary, which was alerted to the missing man by Lancashire Constabulary, said: “He had intended hillwalking in the West Coast of Scotland, Skye and Lochalsh areas. Some of the places mentioned are Knoydart, Kinlochewe and Beinn Dronaig, near Strathcarron.”

Peter Smith

He was driving a gold-coloured Volvo V40, number W507 YEW.

The spokesperson urged anyone who may have seen Mr Smith or his car to contact the police station at Portree on 01478 612888, which is co-ordinating the search. Alternatively, members of the public can contact their nearest police station.