
An urgent search operation is underway after a father and son failed to return home after a hillwalking trip in the Scottish Highlands.
Tom Parry, 49, and his 12-year-old son Ritchie from Cheshire were last seen on Tuesday, 28th May.
They had both set out for a hillwalk and planned to visit Glen Nevis and Glencoe.
Police Scotland confirmed that Tom’s car had been located in the Three Sisters Car Park on Wednesday at Glencoe, an area they had set off from the day before.
Tom is described as around 5ft 10ins in height and of medium build with brown and grey curly hair. He may be wearing a black and orange jacket.
Richie, who is 12, is described as around 5 feet tall and of slim build with light-brown hair. He could be wearing a bright orange jacket.
Inspector Craig Johnstone 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.
“Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 0960 of 29th May.”