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Police search for missing Ben Nevis climber

News imagePolice Scotland Man wearing a red helmet, blue puffer jacket and yellow gloves climbing an icy rock face, secured by ropes.Police Scotland
Brian McGillicuddy was last seen in Fort William on Thursday

Police have appealed for help to trace a climber who has gone missing in the Highlands.

Brian McGillicuddy, 64, was reported missing on Thursday after he failed to return from a planned hike on Ben Nevis.

He was last seen at about 04:00 GMT on 19 February in the area of Glasdrum Road in Fort William.

It is believed he intended to walk to the Charles Inglis Clark Memorial Hut on Ben Nevis and may have been on Orion Face Direct route.

News imagePolice Scotland Close-up of a man wearing a white climbing helmet and dark sunglasses, standing outdoors in a snowy setting.Police Scotland
Police have said the 64-year-old was an experienced hill walker

Mr McGillicuddy is described as 6ft 1in (1.85m) tall, of slim build, with short grey and white hair.

When last seen, he was wearing a white climbing helmet, a dark blue jacket, white jeans and blue and red gaiters.

Sgt Paige Macdonald said: "Brian is an experienced hill walker, but he did not return from his planned hike and has not been heard from since.

"I am appealing to anyone who may have seen someone matching Brian's description to please come forward with information, no matter how small it may seem."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101