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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Nadeem Badshah

Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from ridge in Scottish Highlands

The Aonach Eagach ridge, Glen Coe, in the rays of the early morning sun
The Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe; it climbs to 1,100 metres and stretches for six miles. Photograph: Malcolm Bawn

The bodies of three hillwalkers have been recovered from a mountainside in the Scottish Highlands after they failed to return from a trek, police have said.

Police Scotland said concerns were raised shortly after 9pm on Saturday when the trio did not return from their walk of the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe. Coastguard helicopter and mountain rescue teams searched the area and three bodies were found.

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