American tourist reported missing during hillwalking trip in Glencoe

Police are searching for an American man who has been missing in Glencoe for five days.

Timothy Rosser was due to be hillwalking in the area but has failed to check into his pre-booked hotels.

The 60-year-old was last seen leaving his hotel in Edinburgh in his black MG hire car (LE75 FNO). The car was spotted in Glencoe on Tuesday.

Timothy is described as white, around 6ft 2 and of slim build, with short white hair.

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 12.45pm on Tuesday, May 19, 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.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2326 of 23 May, 2026.