Man missing on Cape Wrath Trail

We are seeking the assistance of the public in trying to trace a 76-year-old man last seen on Tuesday, 16 September, 2025.

Ian Currie is white, around 6ft tall, a medium build, with white hair and wears glasses. He is believed to be wearing a black waterproof jacket and carrying a rucksack and green tent.

Man wearing a straw, sun hat with a black band around it. He has a grey beard and is wearing sunglasses and a white t-shire. He is wearing brown trousers and is standing in front of marble pillars.

Ian is a keen and experienced walker and set off from Glenfinnan on Tuesday around 12.45pm to walk the Cape Wrath Trail. He was due to arrive at Inverie Bunkhouse on the evening of Thursday, 18 September, but failed to arrive.

Mountain rescue teams are checking the route for any signs of Ian with assistance from the HM Coastguard helicopter.

Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “Ian is a keen walker, but this terrain can be challenging, especially in difficult weather. I am appealing to anyone who may have been walking in this area who may have seen or met Ian to get in touch with us. Any small piece of information could assist us in locating him.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3967 of Thursday, 18 September, 2025.

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