Body of Missing Hill Runner Found
The body of a missing hill runner from Dingwall has been found.
Alexander Brett was last seen running in the Torridon area of Wester Ross last Sunday.
A search involving a Coastguard helicopter and several mountain rescue teams was launched for the 65-year-old after he was reported missing.
The experienced hill runner was thought to have planned to run a route covering Beinn Eighe, Beinn Dearg, Beinn Alligan and Liathach.
Police Scotland confirmed a body was recovered today.
The force said in a statement: 'During extensive searches carried out in the Torridon area today, sadly a body was recovered in the area of 'Liathach' this afternoon and has subsequently been formally identified as that of Mr Brett.'
'There are no suspicious circumstances regarding his death.'