A physique present in Glencoe has been recognized as a lacking Scots hillwalker.
A significant search was launched for Neil Gillingham, who was final seen together with his black and white springer spaniel Cooper close to the summit of Stob Coire Nam Beith round 1.30pm on Sunday March 6.
The 43-year-old deliberate to stroll a route from the Hidden Valley automobile park to Bidean Nam Bian and Stob Coire Nam Beith earlier than descending to the Misplaced Valley.
A member of the family on Tuesday confirmed that Cooper had been traced however there was nonetheless no signal of Neil who hailed from Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.
On Saturday Highlands and Islands Police Division revealed that a physique found on Stob Coire Sgreamhac has been recognized as Neil.
His tragic passing was cited as a sudden loss of life however shouldn't be being handled as suspicious.
A report will likely be despatched to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police expressed their condolences to Neil's household at 'what's a really tough time for them'.
Officers additionally thanked HM Coastguard and mountain rescue crews and members of the general public assisted with the massive search in addition to those that shared the web enchantment.
Sergeant Keith Almond mentioned: “Our ideas are with Neil’s household at what's a really tough time for them.
"Officers wish to cross on their due to the mountain rescue groups, HM Coastguard helicopter crews and members of the general public who assisted with the searches.
“We might additionally prefer to thank all those that shared and responded to our enchantment.”
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