A body found in Glencoe has been identified as a missing Scots hillwalker.
A major search was launched for Neil Gillingham, who was last seen with his black and white springer spaniel Cooper near the summit of Stob Coire Nam Beith around 1.30pm on Sunday March 6.
The 43-year-old planned to walk a route from the Hidden Valley car park to Bidean Nam Bian and Stob Coire Nam Beith before descending to the Lost Valley.
A family member on Tuesday confirmed that Cooper had been traced but there was still no sign of Neil who hailed from Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.
On Saturday Highlands and Islands Police Division revealed that a body discovered on Stob Coire Sgreamhac has been identified as Neil.
His tragic passing was cited as a sudden death but is not being treated as suspicious.
A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police expressed their condolences to Neil's family at 'what is a very difficult time for them'.
Officers also thanked HM Coastguard and mountain rescue crews and members of the public assisted with the huge search as well as those who shared the online appeal.
Sergeant Keith Almond said: “Our thoughts are with Neil’s family at what is a very difficult time for them.
"Officers would like to pass on their thanks to the mountain rescue teams, HM Coastguard helicopter crews and members of the public who assisted with the searches.
“We would also like to thank all those who shared and responded to our appeal.”
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