Mr O'Grady set off two weeks ago from Loch Ossian Youth Hostel. Photo: Doug Lee CC-BY-SA-2.0

Police have released more details of the walker missing in the Ben Alder area.

Michael O’Grady, 64, of Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, was last seen before Christmas after leaving the Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, a mile east of Corrour railway station.

Mr O’Grady, described as an experienced hillwalker, left the hostel on 22 December, intending to walk to Culra Bothy, 19km (12 miles) away.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “It is thought that the he may have been seen by a group of five hillwalkers that day near to Ben Alder.

“Police Scotland are eager to speak with anyone who may have seen or spoken to him that day.”

Michael O'Grady, missing after heading out from Loch Ossian Youth Hostel

Mr O’Grady is 5ft 6ins (168cm) tall, slim and with grey hair.

The spokesperson said they have concerns for the walker who was last seen 18 days ago.

“Although an experienced hillwalker, there has been no contact made with him for several days and we are keen to speak with any persons who may have been in the area, particularly the area around Ben Alder, who may have seen or spoken to the male.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to any police officer.