Tom Parry and his son Richie didn’t return home as planned (Picture: Police Scotland)
Police are hunting for a dad and his 12-year-old son who went missing while walking in the Scottish Highlands.
Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie, had been visiting Glen Nevis and Glencoe and were due to return to their home in Cheshire this evening.
But they did not return as planned, and their car has now been found in the Three Sisters car park in Glencoe, where they stopped on Tuesday to go hillwalking.
Inspector Craig Johnstone of Police Scotland said: ‘Tom and Richie have not returned home as planned and extensive searches and enquiries are ongoing in the Glencoe area to locate them as soon as possible.
‘I urge anyone who believes they may have seen or spoken to them to get in touch urgently.’
Tom is described as around 5ft 10ins and of medium build with brown and grey curly hair. He may be wearing a black and orange jacket.
Richie is described as around 5ft and of slim build with light-brown hair. He could be wearing a bright orange jacket.
Glen Nevis is close to Fort William and its visitor centre is where most people begin their ascent of Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest peak.
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The area features several woodland trails and is a popular spot for picnics.
Glencoe’s stunning National Nature Reserve is not far away and its visitor centre is a popular spot for visitors and locals.
Visitors can see a reconstruction of a 300-year-old turf and creel house, go on a wildlife safari with National Trust Scotland rangers, or climb one of the eight Munro mountains.
It’s an eyecatching vista which has been used as a backdrop to several famous films including Harry Potter, Braveheart and Skyfall.
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