Missing man: Body found

THE family of a missing hillwalker has been informed after a body was found in Wester Ross.

Stephen Mitchell set off on February 23 from close to the Strathcarron Hotel and intended to walk in the Bendronaig Lodge, Lurg Mhor and Bearneas areas.

The 57-year-old from Perthshire was reported missing when his return was overdue. A body was found in the Strathcarron area by a member of the public on Monday.

Police Scotland said Mr Mitchell’s family has been informed, although formal identification has yet to take place. Sergeant Bryan Chalmers thanked all agencies involved in the search for Mr Mitchell.