Search for hillwalker, 61, missing in the Highlands
Richard Dawson failed to return from a planned walk of the Five Sisters of Kintail
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A 61-year-old hillwalker has gone missing in the Glen Shiel area of the Highlands.
Richard Dawson failed to return from a planned walk of the Five Sisters of Kintail on Saturday. His car has been found in Glen Shiel.
Mr Dawson, who had been in the area since Friday 11 July, had hotel accommodation booked but did not use it.
He is described as 6ft 1in tall, of athletic build, with short brown hair, a grey goatee beard and wearing glasses.
Police have launched a search for him and have appealed for assistance from the public.
The force said Mr Dawson had a dark-coloured rucksack and usually wears a baseball cap or a straw hat.
Insp Graham Brown said: "Concerns are growing for his welfare and extensive inquiries are ongoing to trace him, including assistance from mountain rescue.
"We are asking anyone who may have seen Richard to get in touch., external Also, if anyone spoke to him and he mentioned his plans then let us know."