Body of one missing hillwalker is found

The body of a missing hillwalker has been found while the search for his brother continues.

Brothers Neil Gibson (left) and Alan Gibson (right) were reported missing on Thursday. Picture: PA

Police formally identified Alan Gibson, 56, who had been reported missing along with his brother Neil, 63, on Thursday.

The pair, who had a black Pointer dog called Archie with them, had set off on a walk at around 7.45am in Strathcarron, Wester Ross, that day.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Mountain rescue teams searching in the area of Achnashellach for two missing hillwalkers have sadly recovered the body of a man.

“He has been formally identified as Alan Gibson who was reported missing with his brother after failing to return from a walk in the area on Thursday.”

Mr Gibson’s family has been informed while searches are ongoing for his brother and will continue into Sunday.