The walkers were found in Glen Doll. Photo: Nick Bramhall CC-BY-SA-2.0

The walkers were found in Glen Doll. Photo: Nick Bramhall CC-BY-SA-2.0

Five walkers missing in the Scottish Highlands have been found safe and well.

The men, from the Aberdeen area, were last seen two days ago setting off from the Spittal of Glenshee area.

Mountain rescuers found the five, aged 40, 31, 30, and two aged 29, shortly before 11.30am today in Glen Doll.

A police spokesperson said: “Grampian Police can confirm that the five walkers reported missing in the Loch Muick area have been traced safe and well by the mountain rescue team.”

The search, involving 30 rescuers, was mounted after concerns were raised for the walkers, described as experienced and well equipped, in atrocious weather including a gust of 165mph, heavy snow and high avalanche risk.

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