Body found in search for missing hillwalker

Patrick Monroe has been missing since Thursday

A man who went missing while hiking near Tyndrum has been found dead, police have confirmed.

Patrick Monroe, who was in his early 30s, left the Pine Trees Leisure Park campsite in the village on 6 April.

He reached the summits of Ben Oss and Ben Lui before walking along the ridge to Ben A'Cleibh.

Police said the body of a man had been found in the Tyndrum area about 11:00 on Thursday.

Officers added Mr Monroe's family had been informed.

A force spokesman said there were no suspicious circumstances and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.