Police ScotlandOfficers are appealing for help to trace a man who failed to return from skiing alone in the Cairngorms.
Sam Burns who has been reported missing from Aviemore was last in contact with friends around 11.30am on Friday when he was skiing alone in the area.
Officers said he has since failed to return to his van, which is parked within the Cairngorm Mountain car park.
He is described as being 5ft 10 inches in height, with short brown hair and of slim build.
He is thought to be wearing either a bright blue or bright orange coloured jacket and ski helmet.
Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Sam’s welfare and are keen to trace him as soon as possible.
“We believe he planned to ski Y Gulley or Diagonal Gulley from the Cairngorm Plateau.
“I would appeal to anyone who was on the Cairngorm Plateau or within Loch Avon Basin on Friday, December 13, 2024 and who may have seen Sam to get in touch and to anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3438 of December 13, 2024.”
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