Searches in Wester Ross for missing brothers out hillwalking

Air and land teams are looking for Neil and Alan Gibson

Published 9th Feb 2018
Last updated 9th Feb 2018

Searches are currently underway in a bid to find two missing hillwalkers in the Achnashellach, area of Strathcarron.

Brothers Alan Gibson (56) and Neil Gibson (63) set off on a hill walk around 7.45am on Thursday, however they were reported missing when they failed to return.

It is understood that they were planning to walk in the area of Achnashellach and have a black Pointer dog called 'Archie' with them.

Land and air searches are currently being carried out across Wester Ross by members of the Torridon Mountain Rescue Team, Kintail Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA dogs and the Coastguard helicopter.