Body found in search for missing Matthias Beutin on Isle of Skye

Around 2.15pm on Saturday, 8 November, 2025, the body of a man was found near Coire Dubh, Blaven, on the Isle of Skye.

Formal identification has taken place and the family of Matthias Beutin, 57, who was reported missing on Thursday, 9 October, have been informed.

The death is being treated as unexplained but not believed to be suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

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Body found in search for missing Matthias Beutin on Isle of Skye

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