Alan, left, and Neil Gibson

Police have released pictures of the two hillwalkers who have gone missing in the Highlands.

Alan Gibson and his brother Neil were reported missing after failing to return from a trip in the Achnashellach area of Strathcarron in Wester Ross.

Alan, 56, and Neil, 63, set off about 7.45am on Thursday. A search was instigated that evening, with the Torridon and Kintail Mountain Rescue Teams joined by the RAF Mountain Rescue Service, Search and Rescue Dogs Association members and a Coastguard helicopter.

The operation to find the pair continued on Friday.

The brothers are believed to be accompanied by a black pointer dog Archie.

Police Scotland said: “If anyone was out walking in the area of Achnashellach yesterday and recalls seeing two men with a dog we would ask that they call in with information quoting reference number 4089 of 8 February.”