Missing hiker who planned to walk Cape Wrath Trail 'may have strayed from path'

A missing hiker who failed to return after planning to walk the Cape Wrath Trail in the Highlands ‘may have strayed from the path’.

Ian Currie, from Edinburgh, set off from Glenfinnan on Tuesday morning to walk the popular route and had planned to arrive at Inverie Bunkhouse on Thursday evening.

However the 76-year-old, who is a keen and experienced walker, failed to arrive. He was reported missing that evening.

Ian is white, around 6ft tall, of medium build, with white hair and wears glasses. He is believed to be wearing a black waterproof jacket and carrying a rucksack and a green tent.

Officers believe he may have strayed from his planned path and could have travelled east from Glenfinnan instead of north.

Specialist officers including mountain rescue, search and rescue dogs association and Lochaber and Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue teams are checking the area for any signs of Ian. They are being assisted by the HM Coastguard helicopter.

Inspector Kay Macrae said: “Ian is an experienced walker, but this terrain can be extremely challenging, especially in difficult weather.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have been walking in the Glenfinnan area to get in touch if they believe they have seen Ian. Any small piece of information could prove to be vital in us locating him.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3967 of Thursday, September 18, 2025.