Hillwalker missing with his dog in Glencoe

Kyle Sambrook had headed to the Highlands to walk and wild camp

A major search is underway for a hillwalker who failed to return from a planned trip in Glencoe with his dog.

Kyle Sambrook, from West Yorkshire, arrived in the Highlands on Saturday and had intended to walk and wild camp, accompanied by his beagle called Bane.

Police Scotland said Mr Sambrook had planned to ascend the 3,353ft (1,022m) mountain Buachaille Etive Mòr.

Glencoe, Lochaber, Oban and RAF mountain rescue team volunteers have been making searches.

Mr Sambrook's black Peugeot 208 car was found in the Three Sisters car park in Glencoe.

There was a sighting of Kyle and his dog in the Lost Valley area of Glencoe around noon on Sunday.

Mr Sambrook and Bane

Police said Mr Sambrook had intended to climb Buachaille Etive Mòr

Police, who have appealed for sightings, described Mr Sambrook as white, 5ft 8ins, of medium build, with ash blond short hair, ginger/blond stubble, blue eyes, and has a West Yorkshire accent.

Sergeant Shaun Knox said: "Kyle was suitably clothed for walking and we believe he had a tent and other equipment with him.

"He may have changed his original plan to climb Buchaille Etive Mor and it is important that we find him to make sure he is safe and well."

He was believed to be wearing khaki and black Merrell hiking boots, khaki and black Revolution Race outdoor trousers, a dark and light blue hooded Peter Storm waterproof jacket, and a grey North Face beanie hat. He was carrying a grey and yellow Merrell backpack.

His dog is a medium-sized beagle, white with brown markings on its back.

Mr Sambrook had a green two-person tent for use on his trip.