Richard Dawson has been reported missing in the Highlands

Police in the Highlands are appealing to the public for sightings of a walker who failed to return from an outing in the Glen Shiel area.

Richard Dawson was reported missing on Saturday when he failed to return from a planned walk on the Five Sisters of Kintail.

The 61-year-old is described as 6ft 1ins (1.85m), of athletic build, with short brown hair and a goatee beard. Mr Dawson wears glasses and had a dark coloured rucksack and usually wears a baseball cap or a straw hat.

Police Scotland said extensive enquiries are continuing to try to trace the hillwalker. A spokesperson said it has been established he arrived in the area on Friday, 11 July.

Inspector Graham Brown said: “Richard’s car has been found in Glen Shiel and our enquiries so far suggest he intended walking the Five Sisters range. He had booked hotel accommodation but did not arrive.

“Concerns are growing for his welfare and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace him including assistance from mountain rescue.

“We are asking anyone who may have seen Richard to get in touch. Also, if anyone spoke to him and he mentioned his plans then let us know.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1036 of Wednesday 16 July 2025.