A body has been discovered during the search for one of two missing hillwalkers in the Scottish Highlands. Police Scotland confirmed that the family of 36-year-old Adam Chalmers, who was reported missing while hillwalking in the Ben Lawers mountain range, has been informed. The body of a man was recovered at around 1:25 pm today in the An Stac area.
Police stated: "Adam's family wishes to thank Police Scotland, Tayside Mountain Rescue, RAF Mountain Rescue and all the agencies involved in the searches. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
Meanwhile, authorities are growing increasingly concerned for 60-year-old Timothy Rosser, an American hillwalker who has disappeared in the Glencoe area. Mr Rosser began his walk around 9:15 am on Saturday, planning to complete three Munros—mountains over 3,000 feet—Meall Greigh, Meall Garbh and An Stuc. The last contact from him was around 12:40 pm, when he messaged to say he had completed two of the mountains and had one remaining.
Mr Rosser is described as a white man, 5ft 11 inches tall, of stocky build, bald with a medium-length brown beard. He was last seen wearing a green and blue triangle-patterned fleece, grey and black waterproof jacket, green walking trousers, blue cap and brown boots. He carried a black rucksack with orange elastic ties.
Inspector Daniel Jack said: "Timothy's family and officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and extensive enquiries remain ongoing to trace him. We are asking anyone who was driving on the A82 near the Three Sisters viewpoint in Glencoe around 12:45 pm on Tuesday, 19 May, and who may have dashcam footage, to contact us. We would also ask anyone who may have been hillwalking in the area that day, and who saw anything which could assist with our enquiries to get in touch as soon as possible."
Growing Safety Concerns
The incidents come amid rising concern over safety in Scotland's remote mountain regions and long-distance trails. This week, two more people were rescued from the notoriously challenging Cape Wrath Trail after falling ill in separate incidents, prompting renewed warnings from rescuers about the need for proper preparation. The 234-mile route through some of the Highlands' most isolated terrain has increasingly become a mountain rescue "blackspot," according to Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team.
Deputy team leader Astie Cameron said the trail's popularity has led to rising call-outs involving walkers who underestimate the physical and navigational demands of the route. These warnings come just weeks after experienced ultra-marathon runner and former Royal Marine David Parrish, 35, died while attempting a record-breaking run on the Cape Wrath Trail. Last year, Swiss hiker Bernard Tottet, 65, also died while walking the route.
Rescue teams are also continuing efforts to trace missing American climber Brian McGillicuddy, 64, who disappeared on Ben Nevis in February. It is hoped that warmer conditions on the mountain may aid search efforts.
