Search for man, 82, who planned to walk West Highland Way 

James Campbell left his home address in Broughty Ferry on Sunday evening with the intention of walking the route.

Search for man, 82, who planned to walk West Highland Way after belongings found in country parkPolice Scotland

A search is ongoing for a missing 82-year-old man from Dundee who planned to walk the West Highland Way.

James Campbell left his home address in Broughty Ferry around 6pm on Sunday with the intention of walking the route which stretches stretches 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William.

The 82-year-old has not been seen since leaving his home and personal items of his were found at Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie on Monday morning.

He was then reported missing to police, and is believed to be travelling using his car which is described as a blue Honda Jazz, registration SP62 XAX.

The car was seen on the A7 Old Dalkeith Road near Danderhall in Midlothian shortly after 2.40pm on Monday.

Mr Campbell is described as white, 5ft 4in tall and of stocky build with grey or white hair and a beard.

He was last known to be wearing a blue fleece and trousers, and may have been carrying a black rucksack.

Inspector Phil McIntosh said: “We are working to establish James’s movements since he left home and would urge anyone who may have seen him or his car at any time since Sunday evening to get in touch urgently.

“Anyone who thinks they may be able to help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 0823 of May 19, 2025.”

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